STUDENT MEMBERS

Welcome

The Student Membership is a new chapter for the Bristol 1904 Arts Society — a welcoming community of artists, performers and enthusiasts that has thrived for over 120 years.

If you paint, perform, play an instrument, write or simply love being around creativity, this is your chance to become part of Bristol’s long-standing culture of the arts while you study.

Where & When

We meet every Wednesday during the season (October–April) from 7:00–10:00pm in our atmospheric Performance Hall, tucked behind the Red Lodge Museum, Park Row, Bristol BS1 5LJ.

Image montage of the various Art, Entertainment and other Activities of the Bristol 1904 Arts society.

What to Expect as a Student Member

Mentorship & Belonging – Connect with established members and become part of the 1904 family while you’re in Bristol.

Exhibiting & Performing – Share your work at our Wednesday evenings — whether visual art, music, spoken word, or more.

Networking & Friendships – Meet students and seasoned creatives who share your passion.

Discounted Access – Enjoy a reduced student membership and discounted tickets for selected events.

Inspiring Atmosphere – Create and learn within a society that has nurtured the arts for generations.

Student Member Guidelines

To keep our community welcoming and creative, student members agree to:

Respect the space & history – We’re over a century old; please embrace and respect our traditions.

Be inclusive – We celebrate diversity across art forms and people.

Engage actively – Join us on Wednesdays, take part in our arts and activities — or even contribute on stage.

Show professional courtesy – Maintain good conduct at all times.

Verify student status – Bring valid student ID or proof of enrolment.

Dress code – Though there is no formal code, members often choose smart or smart-casual; contact us below if you’d like guidance.

Smoking & vaping – Our premises our owned by Bristol City Council and therefore we operate under their rules and guidance on this. Therefore smoking, nor vaping is not permitted anywhere on the premises or grounds.

Reach out – Dedicated members support student life at 1904; share concerns or ideas — we welcome them.

Membership & Student Rate

We welcome all to attend their first three sessions free, with no commitment, to see if '1904' is right for them.

We offer a discounted membership to students and those in post-graduate doctorates.

Student membership is £50 for the full year — an affordable way to immerse yourself in Bristol’s creative community.

This gives you access to all our Wednesday evenings during our annual season of October and April, as well as discounted tickets to all events we put on outside of our traditional Wednesdays.