Youth-driven city art space

Word to the wise: Transmission throws a decent party so if you happen to be passing on an opening night, it's well worth stopping by.

Located in an area of the city that the council has dubbed the 'cultural quarter', the Transmission Gallery has helped to play a large part in the area's new found status. Created with the intention of providing a platform for young artists in the city, the free gallery has been under the helm of a voluntary committee of six people, most of whom are recent art school graduates, since its 1983 inception. Each committee member is given a maximum two year tenure, allowing them a limited chance to put their mark on the gallery and its output.

The ever-evolving director's board theoretically means that opportunities are equal, new ideas are constantly brought in and installations are kept fresh, but in truth, Transmission often tends to be a little cliquey, regurgitating similar shows year after year as favour is given to previous committee members and their friends.