In-Situ is excited to announce the launch of its new art space in Brierfield, at Northlight, on part of the former cotton mill site. The Garage will provide a new art space for Pendle communities and opens its doors to the public for an open day celebration on Saturday 17th November.
This exciting new development is the next big step for In-Situ, enabling it to continue its vital role within the arts and cultural sector, working alongside partners and the local community to create a profound and positive impact within Pendle.
The re-developed, eco-friendly building features an art library, exhibition space, a community garden, events space including a pop up cinema, and artists accommodation, creating a permanent and innovative arts space.
It has been made possible with £348,000 of Arts Council England investment as part of their capital funding programme and a generous lease from PEARL, the pioneering joint venture company of Pendle Council and local contractor, developer and investor Barnfield Construction, which owns Northlight.
“We are thrilled to be part of breathing new life into the Northlight development. It has been an amazing journey from temporarily using empty spaces to having a permanent home in Brierfield. The Garage will not only be a home for the In-Situ team, but a space offering creative possibilities for anyone” (Paul Hartley, In-Situ)
Paul White, Pendle Council’s Leader and a PEARL board member said:
“It’s fantastic to see our ambitious plans for a new living, working, learning, leisure and cultural destination for the North West coming to fruition.
“The historic mill offices are the new HQ for Lancashire Adult Learning.
“And Burnley Football Club in the Community is creating superb leisure facilities next door to The Garage, in the mill’s high warehouse.
Tim Webber, Managing Director of Barnfield said:
“In-Situ has seen the potential for our iconic mill from the beginning.
“We’ve been delighted to support the team in creating a permanent home here,” he added.
