About

We are a team of six local creative people who have come together to create Acid Proof Studios, an arts venue on the canal side in Bootle.

Our studios are in the last independent Cooperage in the country, a Victorian industrial canal side warehouse in Sefton. We have brought to life a permanent cultural arts venue, where local creative makers and artists can thrive and succeed.

We are proud of what we have created and are we’re dedicated to our artists, providing the appropriate space, facilities and support they need to connect, create and be inspired.

Eventually, our ambition is to create a public space, for artists and the local community including a café, next to the canal.

Who are we?

  • Head and shoulders photograph of Miles Pearson.

    Miles Pearson

    Director

    With an excellent track record of architecture, property development and commercial leasing, Miles has been involved in the re-development of the Baltic Triangle and runs several other shared space enterprises. His other joint ventures include regeneration projects, a large bar & restaurant complex and the full renovation of one of Liverpool's largest Grade II* listed estates.

    pearsonarchitects.com

  • Head and shoulders photograph of Ben Prince.

    Ben Prince

    Director

    An architect with his own practice based in the Baltic, Ben has significant experience of working with historic buildings, re-purposing often forgotten architecture. He also works within the LCR to help facilitate wider public engagement in the development of local towns and cities.

    princearchitects.co.uk

  • Head and shoulders photograph of Meg Juss.

    Meg Juss

    Director

    A senior project and people manager, with 20 years experience in the higher education sector, Meg works with diverse teams to co-design, develop and implement new technology enhanced practices. Meg loves working with subject experts, asking questions and offering solutions.

    University of Liverpool Profile

  • Head and shoulders photograph of Pip Sargent.

    Pip Sargent

    Director

    Working in public sector and with her own independent consultancy, Pip has led award-winning large scale innovative, collaborative and community-focused projects nationally, regionally and locally. These have included campaigns and programmes for social good which have improved people’s health, wellbeing and lives.