Words and photos by Rachel Jones (HMP). There was a palpable sense of anticipation outside Southampton City Art Gallery on Saturday morning as the doors reopened following an extensive £2.23 million refurbishment (7/3/2026). Visitors queued eagerly along the steps of the Civic Centre, keen to see how the much-loved...
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God’s House Tower reopens with new exhibition this weekend
God’s House Tower (GHT) reopens this weekend following a month of TLC, marking the occasion with a special opening weekend and the launch of a new exhibition, Embodied Knowledge: Traces of Our Making. The exhibition is presented by Create + Connect and celebrates women’s creativity through work developed in...
Reader’s review: Aaron Williamson: Outlandish exhibition at John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
By Ellena Louise Ryan. John Hansard Gallery in Southampton is currently exhibiting a collection of Aaron Williamson’s work, spanning his career. This includes pieces from the Outlandish Collective, a group of disabled artists from New Forest, who made works between 1976-1982 and The Disabled Avant-Garde with Katherine Araniello (2006-2019)....
Lucky Dip exhibition comes to God’s House Tower
Lucky Dip, at God’s House Tower, brings together a collection of work by eight local artists working in multiple disciplines and mediums. From costume to collage, sculpture and installation, the work is informed by a multitude of ideas, processes and practices. 2025’s Lucky Dip Artists are Anya Isabella Isaacs,...
Review: Telling My Story: From Darkness to Light, God’s House Tower, Southampton
By Mabel Wellman. Telling My Story: From Darkness To Light was an exhibition of the artwork that has been created by clients of the local charity, Yellow Door. It was on display at God’s House Tower for a short run, from August 28th to 31st. For 40 years now,...
New art trail for Eastleigh artists
Artists in Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford have set up an art trail as part of this year’s Hampshire Open Studios. Hampshire Open Studios is currently taking place, and runs until 25th August, and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. Many artists open their studio doors across the county and...
Celebrating 20 Years of the Arches Studios
This summer, the Arches Studios marks 20 years of supporting artists in Southampton, and everyone is warmly invited to join the celebration. Since 2005, the Arches has offered a unique, inclusive and welcoming space for artists to explore, develop and share their work. From 11th July, a vibrant exhibition...
Giant 3D installation created by artists, communities & schools takes over gallery
Image by Lauren Pruen. More than 50 schools from across Hampshire have signed up to contribute artwork to be shown alongside artists and community groups as part of The Winchester Gallery’s partnership with Hampshire County Council’s Climate Unity Project. This month, the gallery will be taken over by hundreds...
Romsey Amnesty’s Art Showcase for Refugee Week
Celebrate Creativity & Community at the Romsey Amnesty’s Art Showcase for Refugee Week. On Saturday 28th June, 10am–4pm, at Romsey Town Hall (Court Room) there is what promises to be a vibrant and heart-warming art showcase celebrating Refugee Week and their theme Community as a Superpower. This one-day event...
Love (Re)claimed art exhibition celebrates queer love, identity and artistic expression, this weekend
Image by Rachel Jones. Love Reclaimed is an exhibition celebrating queer love, identity, and artistic expression, exploring the intersections of love and queerness, forming part of the UK Pride programme of events as Portsmouth warms up to host UK Pride next month. 35 local LGBTQIA+ artists are taking part,...