Arena Studios is celebrating 40 years of supporting artists in Liverpool! To mark this milestone, we are creating an exhibition and digital archive that will gather stories, photographs, film, and other archival material from across the decades. This will be an ongoing, evolving archive open to continuous contributions.
We’re not entirely sure of Arena’s exact founding date – sometime between late 1984 and early 1985. Maybe you can help fill in the gaps? Were you involved in setting up Arena Studios or a member in its early days on Duke Street? Do you have memories of Arena’s famous Auctions, its moves to Jordan Street and then Elevator Studios, or its fun filled Light Night events? Perhaps you helped with its management or simply have a story that captures the spirit of Arena at any point in its history.
We’re looking for:
• Stories and memories (written or recorded)
• Photographs and video footage
• Posters, flyers, and other memorabilia
• Anything else that helps tell Arena’s story
We know there have been plenty of ups and downs along the way. We expect controversy and contradictions!
If you’ve ever been part of Arena Studios, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your contributions to info@arenastudiosandgallery.com.
Help us to bring together the history of 40 years of Arena Studios and celebrate its impact on Liverpool’s art scene!