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.[1]
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".[2]
The Artistic Director/CEO of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre is Hannah Azieb Pool and the chair of the organization's board is Dotun Adebayo.[3]