History of the Berwick

The Berwick Research Institute was founded in January 2000 by eight young artists who saw the need for a non-commercial space where they could create, perform, and present experimental work. Over the next three years, the group transformed part of a former Whoopie pie bakery into a vibrant laboratory and public space for artists working in sound, film, robotics, conceptual art, dance, theatre, music and new media to test conventional artistic boundaries for an enthusiastic audience. As well as presenting work, the Berwick supports new creation through the Artist in Research (AIR) residency program, which started as an informal allowance of studio and exhibition space to artists interested in exploring new elements in their work.