{{Short description|Purpose-built arts centre in Tottenham, London}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox venue |name = |image = Bernie Grant Arts Centre JL 001.JPG |caption = |address = |country = |designation = |latitude = |longitude = |architect = David Adjaye |owner = |capacity = |type = |opened = {{start date and age|September 2007}} |rebuilt = |closed = |other_names = |production = |current_use = |public_transit = |website = {{URL|https://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/}} }} thumb|The rear entrance
The '''Bernie Grant Arts Centre''' ('''BGAC''') is a £15 million purpose-built multi-arts centre, which includes a 274-seat auditorium, studio/rehearsal space, café/bar, enterprise centre and open spaces. It is located next to the Town Hall in Tottenham, North London. The centre was designed by Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye and opened in September 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ajbuildingslibrary.co.uk/projects/display/id/1105|title=Bernie Grant Arts Centre|publisher=AJ Buildings Library|accessdate=20 September 2020}}</ref>
It is named in honour of Bernie Grant, MP, who represented the area. It was an initiative started before his death in 2000, through which he aspired to create "a unique showcase for international multicultural talent".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haringeyindependent.co.uk/news/8327428.Culture_minister_tours_Bernie_Grant_Arts_Centre/ |first=Elizabeth |last=Pears|title=Culture minister tours Bernie Grant Arts Centre|publisher=Haringey Independent|date=12 August 2010}}</ref>
The Artistic Director/CEO of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre is Hannah Azieb Pool and the chair of the organization's board is Geoffrey Williams.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/welcome-back-to-the-bernie-grant-arts-centre/|title=Welcome back to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre|website=Bernie Grant Arts Centre|access-date=12 October 2024}}</ref>
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==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Official website}}
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Category:Arts centres in London Category:Arts organizations established in 2007 Category:Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Haringey Category:Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Haringey