Arts and Humanities Day 2024 | What's On
A Banquet of Tables (For a Feast for Los Niños): Performance
This October, you are invited by the John Hansard Gallery to experience work by artists Sonia Boué and Ashokkumar D Mistry. Join us to watch Ashokkumar D Mistry's iteration of ...Read More
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A date with the Archives | Workshop
The Battle of Waterloo, the Coronation of Queen Victoria, and the raising of the Mary Rose are just some of the events covered by our fantastic archives and Printed Collections! ...Read More
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Art and Media Technology and The Winchester Gallery
This pop up exhibition invites you to explore inspiring contemporary work from artists studying Fine Art, play new video games from Games Design & Art and take part in exciting int ...Read More
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Aurora Art | Workshop
Become an Aurora Zoo citizen scientist and take home your very own scientifically accurate aurora themed art work. You'll also learn about the plight of the polar bears living ...Read More
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Book launch: Seren & the polar bear cub
Book Blurb - When Seren learns that the Northern Lights will be visible from her home in South Wales, she becomes determined to see them, contacting some space scientists in Norway ...Read More
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Build-A-Chick: planetary claw-prints of meat chickens
What does it take to 'build' a chicken for meat? How does raising chickens for meat relate to the UK's 2050 carbon net-zero target? Build-A-Chick is a fun and thought-provoki ...Read More
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Calming, artistic chinese Calligraphy for well-being
Discover the calming and enriching art of Chinese Calligraphy, a beautiful practice that goes beyond writing. It has been cherished for centuries, not only for its aesthetic value ...Read More
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Connecting teaching practice with student wellbeing
This drop-in activity is designed for teachers and careers leaders to explore the connection between teaching practices and students' social and emotional skills. Through interacti ...Read More
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Creative, relaxing Chinese paper-cutting
Discover the timeless beauty and relaxation of Chinese paper cutting, a unique art form with roots dating back to the 6th century. Traditionally popular during Chinese festivals, t ...Read More
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Evolving Languages
Join us in creating personalised protest messages that promote positive language around race, gender, and sexuality. Evolving Languages is a student project designed in collabo ...Read More
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Explore MAST Mayflower Studios!
Join us on this mini-tour to find out more about MAST Mayflower Studios! Learn about how we put on shows, take a peak backstage and find out about all the different types of activi ...Read More
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Explore New Forest National Park Archaeology
Find out how exciting laser scanning technology called Lidar (Light Detection And Ranging) is helping us to care for the New Forest's historic environment. You will be able to: ...Read More
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Families who dance together, remember together
Join us for a vibrant exploration of the rich cultural heritage of 'Cumbia' music and dance among Colombian and Latin American families in the UK. With the beat of a drum and the m ...Read More
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Family Fun Day! at John Hansard Gallery
You're warmly welcome to join the John Hansard Gallery for creative activities themed around our current exhibitions by Sarah Pierce and collaborative neurodivergent art duo Sonia ...Read More
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Farms Under Water
Seaweed is a remarkable plant that lives in the ocean. It's becoming popular because it's good for us and the Earth. Seaweed is a superfood, packed with things we need like vitamin ...Read More
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Fun for Families! at Southampton City Art Gallery
You are welcome to this fantastic opportunity to explore the artworks on display at Southampton City Art Gallery at your own pace through dressing up, exploratory play, drawing and ...Read More
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Games with Board in the City!
Come and meet the team from Southampton's first ever Board Game Cafe! We recently celebrated our 8th birthday and we have over 1,000 board games! We are delighted to be at the F ...Read More
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Handcraft a beautiful Chinese lantern
Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Chinese lantern-making, a craft that dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Originally used as a light source, these beautiful la ...Read More
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Hands-on Digital Humanities
You're welcome to be curious and learn about our 3D printed projects, podcasts, VR projects and data feminist analyses of AI platforms that will all be on display on the day. Our k ...Read More
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Improving private renting in Southampton | Talk
Join us for this event that will explore housing conditions, enforcement and affordability in the city's private rented sector. We will review current efforts by the council to add ...Read More
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Inclusive Design for Future Exhibition: immersive VR experience design
Inclusive Design for Future is an interactive exhibition that provide opportunities for younger generations to experience how VR technologies can be applied to improve inclusivity ...Read More
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Las Gemelas: Invitation to take part!
Las Gemelas: Arrival (a lexicon of unmaking) by artists Sonia Boué and Ashokkumar D Mistry explores the arrival of almost 4,000 Basque child refugees that docked in Southampton on ...Read More
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LEGO mosaic construction
This activity involves constructing archaeology-themed mosaics using Lego bricks, combining creativity with historical exploration. You will use Legos to recreate scenes from ancie ...Read More
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Make Your Place: a sustainable enterprise challenge
This is a drop-in activity where you can envision the future of your city or your 'place'. You'll imagine ideas for products, services, and initiatives that support the local s ...Read More
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Marine drawing with the HIWWT| Workshop
Join local artist, Abigail Burt, as she walks you through a range of drawing techniques to capture a range of marine species. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust will be ...Read More
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Mayflower Writers drop-in with ArtfulScribe | Workshop
Join us at MAST Mayflower Studios for this creative workshop with ArtfulScribe. Join participants from our regular Mayflower Young Writers and Mayflower Creative Writers groups in ...Read More
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Oh Honey! A work-in-progress puppetry display about infertility
Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults globally, and in the UK, 1 in 4 cases have unknown causes. This issue impacts a wide range of people, including LGBTQ+ individuals seeking parenth ...Read More
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Paper Journeys: Hats, Boats and Zines
Celebrate creativity and innovation with a hands-on workshop in the Main Hall of Southampton City Art Gallery. Surrounded by captivating artwork, people of all ages are welcome to ...Read More
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PERFORMERS NEEDED! Ashokkumar D Mistry: A Banquet of Tables
As part of the upcoming exhibition, Las Gemelas (A Lexicon of Unmaking), John Hansard Gallery is seeking Expressions of Interest from local people to take part in enacting Ashokkum ...Read More
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Photographing War and Peace through the Ages | Exhibition
Images of war have been informing public opinions since the invention of the camera in the mid-1800s. This exhibition of conflict photography will take you on a journey through tim ...Read More
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Play with scientists and light!
Join our friendly scientists to find out how you can see yourself an infinite number of times, and dance with Pepper's ghost to learn about how our research relies on reflection. ...Read More
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Pompom archive! at John Hansard Gallery
Join us at 1pm to explore Sonia Boue's Pompom archive alongside the current exhibition Las Gemelas: Arrival (a lexicon of unmaking) by Ashokkumar D Mistry & Sonia Boue on show at J ...Read More
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Recreate a Great!
Step into the shoes of art's most iconic figures! Join In Focus for a unique and exciting activity where you'll have the chance to transform into a legendary figure from art. Choos ...Read More
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Sarah Pierce: Campus
Titled Scene of the Myth, Pierce's exhibition explores her expansive art practice, which consists of installations, performances, archives, talks and papers. You'll experience Pier ...Read More
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Sharpen your mind: Chinese chess
Unwind and recharge your mind with our Chinese Chess Workshop! Experience the ancient art of strategy through Chinese Chess (Xiangqi), a popular two-player board game across Asia. ...Read More
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Snakes and Ladders for a healthy brain
We have generated a giant 'snakes and ladders' game, where you will learn about lifestyle choices that prevent (ladder) or increase (snake) the risk of dementia. A giant foam dice ...Read More
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Southampton archaeological finds
In this engaging activity, you will explore a variety of archaeological objects from different ancient civilizations. By examining replicas or images of artifacts such as pottery, ...Read More
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Telling Better Stories | Workshop
Have you been writing for a while but would like to take your fiction to the next level? Or needing a bit of writing inspiration? This workshop will give you practical and motivati ...Read More
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The Art of Anatomy | Workshop
Dive into the fascinating world of your own anatomy in this imaginative and collaborative workshop where science meets art. Join anatomist Eldora Sequeira and artist Elizabeth Hamm ...Read More
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The digital lives of LGBTQ+ young people
The art exhibition aims to counter the negative coverage of LGBTQ+ issues that can be seen in mainstream media coverage. It will provide examples of positive spaces for LGBTQ+ and ...Read More
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The Extended Voice: Singing, live electronics and movement
Singing is an inherently embodied activity. When we sing, we actively use our lungs, our diaphragm, our larynx, our pharynx, our vocal cords, our mouth, our nasal cavity, our lips, ...Read More
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The Joy of Live Music Shared with Turner Sims
Visit the Turner Sims interactive listening station to share with us your memories of when you have shared the joy of live music. You will be invited to tell us about a time when y ...Read More
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The University of Southampton: A Place of Refuge | Exhibition
This exhibition explores the lives of seven European refugees who fled persecution in the 1930s and 1940s, settling in Great Britain and eventually establishing academic careers at ...Read More
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The Wardrobe Project for sustainable fashion | Talk
"Shopping your wardrobe" is an established yet engaging concept that encourages making the most of your clothing while understanding your personal style. This talk by fashion acade ...Read More
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Tranquillity routes for pedestrians and cyclists in Southampton | Talk
We want to help you find alternative city routes to your destination. These may not be the fastest, but they offer green spaces and a quieter environment to enhance your well-being ...Read More
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Victorious Victorians: learn about Brickworks
Who built Bursledon Brickworks? What was their life like? Get hands-on with history to learn about the people of Victorian Swanwick. As well as exploring our handling collection, y ...Read More
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Wardrobe Project Sustainable Fashion | Exhibition
Through this exhibition we present a year 1 BA Fashion Design project which considers the consumption and use of clothing as a key component in the creative design and make process ...Read More
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Who is in your family?
Families come in different shapes and sizes. Some parents see themselves as mothers. Other parents are fathers. Some parents are not mothers or fathers, just parents. There are l ...Read More
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Writing a press release for your new show so it gets published | Workshop
Got a show you want to take to a fringe, take on a tour, or finally get someone to watch but don't know how? Do you want to get your show in the local press but have no idea how to ...Read More
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