Saturday 8 June 2024, 10.45am-7pm: Southampton Away Day visiting God's House Tower, John Hansard Gallery and the Arches Open Studios.We'll be visiting God’s House Tower's latest exhibition by In Focus titled Seeing Things Differently - a group exhibition of work made by young people on Develop Skills, Learn and Reflect 16-24 Programme 2023-2024 with In Focus Education and Development. Read More
God's House Tower is managed by ‘a space’ arts, established in 2000, by artists for artists, ‘a space’ arts is a visual arts organisation that leads on a range of artist development projects, including the Arches and Tower House studios, God’s House Tower, and the RIPE programme, along with delivering a bespoke range of Artist Resources.
John Hansard Gallery's latest exhibition Nothing Is Fixed by Permindar Kaur transforms their spaces into immersive installations exploring fundamental issues of identity, home, belonging, care and safety. The themes that run through Kaur’s work resonate with a wide section of society, particularly those who have experienced transit or migration, whether temporarily or permanently establishing new homes. Through these explorations, Kaur connects sculpture to broader societal conversations, making her work both accessible and critically relevant. Read More
John Hansard Gallery is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art gallery and part of the University of Southampton. They support, develop and present art by artists from across the world and play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region.
Alongside Nothing is Fixed, John Hansard Gallery is launching Community Takeover, a celebration of the ideas and talents of local people in Southampton. This year's Community Takeover explores the theme of food and how it connects people of all ages and backgrounds. Featuring exhibitions, events and workshops in response to Southampton’s food culture, heritage, wellbeing and sustainability. Read More
Also, continuing in their Foyer area is Gerard Ortin Castellví's Bliss Point, a film that focuses on the food that we eat and the major transformations it continues to undertake, alongside the infrastructures of food distribution and marketing. Read More
Probably saving the best till last... the Arches Studios will be holding their annual Open Studios weekend on 8th & 9th June 2024! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the makers, especially for anyone interested in taking part in the revived Isle of Wight Open Studios later this year. Arches artists will also be doing a tour (BSL available) of the studios 3-4pm, where the artists will talk about their work and practice. Read More
Details:
A max of x20 tickets are available to members of the network – all completely free, with ferry travel very kindly supported by Red Funnel!
We’ll meet at Cowes Red Jet terminal at 10.45am, catching the 10.55am Red Jet crossing from Cowes. We will return on the 6.30pm Red Jet, arriving back in Cowes by 7pm.
There will be some walking between venues - all flat terrain and no more than 20mins at a time with rest stops in-between visits.
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JHG Images: Permindar Kaur, Ten Teddies & Barrier, 2017. Courtesy the artist • Community Takeover, Courtesy Nosa Malcom • Gerard Ortin Castellví, Bliss Point (film still), 2023. Courtesy the artist.
