After almost a century as a thriving centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat Arts Centre has embarked on a £9.75 million restoration, renovation and expansion scheme that will secure the future of one of Liverpool’s best-loved and most distinctive architectural gems.

Bluecoat Arts Centre closed its doors to the public in early 2005 to begin the process that will:
• Restore and preserve the fabric of a grade One listed building, the oldest in the city centre
• Re-organise and improve existing areas, including the foyer, garden, offices and shops, to make the building as accessible as possible to everyone
• Create excellent new gallery, performance and workshop spaces for our arts and participation activities.

Connect, Bluecoat’s innovative outreach programme has continued throughout the closure. Connect works to unite artists and selected community groups to work together in creative participation.

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting stage by volunteering then we always have opportunities, especially now that our new temporary space Out of the Bluecoat on Paradise Street is open for workshops and occasional exhibitions.

Please contact annie@bluecoatartscentre.com or call 0151 703 9248 for more information. Alternatively you can write to:
Annie MacLean
Bluecoat Arts Centre
School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX