Time for a resurrection! <\/mark><\/p>\n OPEN CALL <\/mark><\/p>\n COME AND GET INVOLVED In the CREATIVE EXTRAVAGANZA THIS SUMMER!<\/mark><\/p>\n Looking for creative types \u2013 you know the sort of thing \u2013 musicians, artists, poets, comedians etc. etc. to populate this wonderful space this summer.<\/p>\n This community initiative aims to create a collaborative, inclusive project in a beautiful and convivial space. We\u2019re really trying to make it a space for everyone. We\u2019ll be changing artists regularly to allow time for everyone.<\/p>\n At this stage, we\u2019re just finding out who\u2019s interested, what they want to do. If you\u2019re interested you can let us know by emailing:<\/p>\n Let us know:<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find a little bit about the background to the project and Iron Pier<\/a>\u2018s involvement, below.<\/p>\n As you know Iron Pier Brewery has supported art and music since its conception, so please do get involved and let\u2019s make something happen!<\/p>\n P.S. the beer is superb too!<\/p>\n WHAT\u2019S IT ALL ABOUT<\/strong><\/p>\n St Andrew\u2019s riverside Art Centre (Royal Pier Road, Gravesend DA12 2BD) is reopening this summer in partnership with Iron Pier Brewery.<\/p>\n From June 2025, Iron Pier Brewery (named after the Town pier, the world\u2019s oldest surviving cast iron pier) will take over the running of the Centre and work with Gravesham Borough Council to develop a programme of exhibitions, events and activities.<\/p>\n There will also be a small cafe which, of course, will include Iron Pier beers on the menu. The aim is to make St Andrew\u2019s Arts Centre into on of the town\u2019s most visited locations. <\/p>\n Confirmed opening times and events for St Andrews will be shared in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Iron Pier said: \u2018We\u2019re thrilled to be taking on this exciting opportunity. It will allow us to develop further into our local community and continue to promote local art and culture as we have previously. It will be great for us to have a presence by the river which has been such an inspiration for us and our brand.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018A little bit about what we\u2019re planning for the space\u2026.. It\u2019ll be a multi-use venue with outside seating \u2013 of course we\u2019ll be selling beer. We\u2019ll be showcasing local artists. We\u2019ll have comedy nights, parties, bands and we may have shuffleboards too!\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018To be able to do all this, we\u2019ll be open 11am-10pm from Thursday to Sunday to start with, while we\u2019ll still be doing our usual at the Taproom in May avenue, so no change for us there, just addition!\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018And, of course, we\u2019re still us so:<\/p>\n You can find out a bit more about Iron Pier Brewery and taproom in this blog<\/a> from 2020.<\/p>\n\n
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