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28/05/2026

British Surrealism and Beyond: treasures from Southampton City Art Gallery at The Treasure House Fair , coming this June.

The fourth edition of Treasure House Fair marks a major anniversary — 90 years since the International Surrealist Exhibition opened in London in June 1936. To celebrate the occasion, Southampton City Art Gallery will present a special display drawn from its distinguished collection, featuring works by Roland Penrose and Paul Nash alongside pioneering women artists including Eileen Agar, Ithell Colquhoun, and Edith Rimmington, as well as celebrated surrealist figures such as Paul Delvaux.

The exhibition will be hosted throughout the duration of Treasure House Fair from 24–30 June 2026.

27/05/2026

Minecraft Mosaic Worlds are coming to a Gallery near you this Friday!

Come and join in the fun.

Tickets £8 per maker.

To book visit: https://southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/art-for-all-minecraft-mosaic-world-7-yrs/

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19/05/2026

Calling all schools in SO postcode! Win a free visit school trip to Southampton City Art Gallery with free coach travel provided by Xelabus.

The winning school will be entitled to a free workshop and guided tour at Southampton City Art Gallery for up to 66 students, with FREE COACH TRAVEL included!*

To enter, all your school needs for a member of staff to subscribe to Cultural Services regular school’s newsletter Culture For Your Classroom that is being relaunched this summer term!

To subscribe, simply complete the following form:

https://forms.office.com/e/GpzL5ZFLap

The winner will be selected at random on 1st June and notified later that day. Multiple members of staff are welcome to sign up to increase your school’s chances!

The winning school will need to agree to take part in publicity photos at the venue on day of the visit. This will be in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures. The visit will need to take place before the end of 2026-27 academic year.

You can unsubscribe at any time after the draw!

13/05/2026

New UCL research suggests arts and cultural engagement — including visiting galleries and museums — is linked to a slower pace of biological ageing. So… why not swap the botox and fillers for a free visit to the Art Gallery? 😄

Pop in, slow down, and take five with your favourite artwork.

Photo by Stuart Martin and the artwork by Emma Richardson.

11/05/2026

Looking to get creative or learn a new skill? ✨

🎨 Why not try a hands-on workshop right here in Southampton? From a batik class at Southampton City Art Gallery to watercolour skills at SeaCity Museum to wood carving at Tudor House and Garden there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Our workshops are friendly, accessible, and suitable for beginners.
👉 Browse what’s on and book your place: Events and Activities - SeaCity Museum Southampton

06/05/2026

Colour leads, emotion follows, and meaning begins to take shape. 🎨

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Spend a thoughtful afternoon exploring Colour and Concept with fine artist and experienced tutor Emma Morrissey on Saturday 23 May, 2–5pm.

Taking inspiration from a guided walk through Emma Richardson’s exhibition Levitate Me, this mixed‑media workshop invites you to respond creatively to what you see and feel. Working with watercolour and pastels, you’ll create expressive paintings that explore emotion, contrast and personal interpretation.

01/05/2026

Can a single definition ever capture what it means to be a woman?

Join us on Saturday 16 May, 2–3pm for a Philosophy and Art Talk with Fiona Woollard from the University of Southampton.

This engaging session explores why many people look for a clear definition of ‘woman’, and why lived experience suggests something far more complex and personal. Drawing on philosophy and the artworks on display, Fiona will consider whether philosophical thinking can help us make sense of this complexity — and what we gain by trying.

Part of our Philosophy and Art series, these talks connect big ideas with everyday questions in a welcoming, discussion‑led format.

Get your tickets here: https://soton.cc/48xeHna

28/04/2026

Fancy making art where there are no mistakes - only more prints? 🤩

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Discover the joyful, unpredictable world of Gelli Plate Printing with artist Jacqui Mair on Saturday 16 May, 11am–4pm.

With acrylic paints and found objects, from natural to man‑made, you’ll push ideas, follow happy accidents and uncover just how versatile and exciting Gelli plate printing can be. There are no mistakes here - the more you print, the more you’ll discover.

✨ Adventurous, fast‑paced and incredibly fun, this is a perfect opportunity to loosen up your practice and try something new.

26/04/2026

It was fantastic to have Ian Giles and Mia Delve with us at the gallery yesterday to discuss how the installation "Everyone Involved" came about and the q***r histories that inspired it.

If you've not already seen it, Ian Giles' installation, originally commissioned by ‘a space arts’, and now acquired by Southampton City Art Gallery with Art Fund support, until 30 May. Do come and visit!

24/04/2026

What if a gallery visit became the starting point for your child’s next artwork? 🎨✨

The Young Ones Art Club (ages 7–13) returns on Saturday 9 May, 10.30am–12.30pm, led by Southampton‑based artist Alex Sutherland.

Each monthly session takes inspiration from artworks on display in the gallery, encouraging children to experiment with different materials, explore new ideas and have fun making their own creations.

Adults are welcome to drop children off or stay for the session, and no previous experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to get creative.

🗓️ Summer 2026 dates:
9 May · 13 June · 11 July · 8 August

🎟️ Book individual sessions or save with a discounted price when booking all four. 👉 https://soton.cc/3OsvSj5

Address

Commercial Road
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Telephone

+442380834536

Website

http://www.southamptoncityartgallery.com/

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