Art

Colleen Cockroft, Hilary Buttle, Karen Holloway, Jane Evans and Pat Jeskins

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Art exhibition sheds light on talented Southampton amateur painters

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

The Best in Show award was given to Mike Smithson for his painting 'Bruce', a Golden Labrador

The Best in Show award was given to Mike Smithson for his painting 'Bruce', a Golden Labrador

Art and craft show declared 'most successful yet' after 900 visits

A child enjoys the Timothy the Yeti experience

A child enjoys the Timothy the Yeti experience

Awards Ceremonies

Eastleigh venue in the running for national award

Olivia Arts, 22, is one of 50 artists nominated for the British Art Prize 2024.

Olivia Arts, 22, is one of 50 artists nominated for the British Art Prize 2024.

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Meet the teacher from Hedge End gunning for a national art prize

Richard Neergaard and Andrea Bishop

Richard Neergaard and Andrea Bishop

Artwork installed at National Motor Museum

The National Lottery project grant will help make more of the gallery's collection available online for the public to view

The National Lottery project grant will help make more of the gallery's collection available online for the public to view

Art Gallery receives £26,000 grant to digitise collection

Gaye Kenny and Wildlife cameraman and presenter, Hamza Yassin

Gaye Kenny and Wildlife cameraman and presenter, Hamza Yassin

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Southampton woman wins national photography competition

Children from Banister Primary School with their artwork in front of the hoardings

Children from Banister Primary School with their artwork in front of the hoardings

School pupils create artwork for new care home hoardings

Caroline West said she was

Caroline West said she was

Artist pays homage to Sycamore Gap tree with tea bag paintings

'A Wave of Thanks', is a sound wave design made up of coloured bars with each sponsor's name

'A Wave of Thanks', is a sound wave design made up of coloured bars with each sponsor's name

Gala event held to thank sponsors of new artwork

The Black Businesses, Art and Music Festival returns to Southampton in October

The Black Businesses, Art and Music Festival returns to Southampton in October

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Popular festival celebrating Black talent to return next month

Southampton artist crosses football rivalries to display Saints mosaic at Fratton Park

Southampton artist crosses football rivalries to display Saints mosaic at Fratton Park

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Artist cheekily puts up Saints mosaic at Fratton Park

A mural by local artist Jennifa Chowdhury has been unveiled on East Street

A mural by local artist Jennifa Chowdhury has been unveiled on East Street

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Stunning new mural by local artist installed in city centre

Jocelyn and Sarah with butterfly

Jocelyn and Sarah with butterfly

Special art exhibition by homecare provider to be opened by mayor

Light The South public art trail in Southampton gets underway with 40 lighthouses

Light The South public art trail in Southampton gets underway with 40 lighthouses

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New lighthouse trail illuminating the streets of Southampton is completed

The lighthouses at Westquay before distribution around Southampton and Cowes

The lighthouses at Westquay before distribution around Southampton and Cowes

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Large scale public art trail of 40 decorated lighthouses starts this weekend

Composed entirely of rubbish and recycled materials, the art hopes to instil litter responsibility

Composed entirely of rubbish and recycled materials, the art hopes to instil litter responsibility

New Forest District Council

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Council unveils new sculpture made entirely of litter

The award was granted to Charlie Hudson for her design submission

The award was granted to Charlie Hudson for her design submission

School turns competition win into public art trail

Southampton Summer Sessions

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Southampton Summer Sessions cancelled tonight - this is why

Charles Wallrock and the paining he has rediscovered

Charles Wallrock and the paining he has rediscovered

Lymington dealer discovers painting of dramatic RNLI event

The exhbition delves into the effects of climate change on decisions around childlessness.

The exhbition delves into the effects of climate change on decisions around childlessness.

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New climate change art exhibition explores concept of childlessness

Lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton and Cowes

Lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton and Cowes

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Why painted lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton

Tom Yendell is supporting cardiac charity, Heartbeat

Tom Yendell is supporting cardiac charity, Heartbeat

Artist born without arms donates work to Heartbeat House

England mural unveiled near St Mary's Stadium.

England mural unveiled near St Mary's Stadium.

New mural unveiled by St Mary's just before start of Euro 2024

An exhibition showcasing creative projects by young people goes on display at God's House Tower in Southampton this week

An exhibition showcasing creative projects by young people goes on display at God's House Tower in Southampton this week

Southampton exhibition to showcase young people's art

Art installation went ahead on beach despite calls to cancel it

Art installation went ahead on beach despite calls to cancel it

Controversial beach art installation went ahead despite calls to cancel it

‘Undisclosed’ number of people caught in nets to feature in beach art installation

‘Undisclosed’ number of people caught in nets to feature in beach art installation

Bournemouth beach tragedy

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Concern over 'sensitivities' of art simulating dying at beach where teen died

By Jo Crafts Ltd is a successful ceramic and homeware company

By Jo Crafts Ltd is a successful ceramic and homeware company

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

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Meet two friends with ordinary lives and an extraordinary ceramics company

Portsdown Quarry by Anna Marris

Portsdown Quarry by Anna Marris

New art exhibition to launch in Southampton this weekend

The vibrant and bold Multi-Stories event at Westquay in Southampton

The vibrant and bold Multi-Stories event at Westquay in Southampton

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Westquay car park vibrantly transformed by artists - in pictures

The second Multi-Stories art event at Westquay in Southampton returned with a bang

The second Multi-Stories art event at Westquay in Southampton returned with a bang

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Southampton car park goes from grey to bold as artists takeover

Multi-Stories returns to Westquay this weekend

Multi-Stories returns to Westquay this weekend

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Southampton car park set to be transformed as art, skate and music event returns

Georgie Carr (in pink) at her exhibition

Georgie Carr (in pink) at her exhibition

Debut solo abstract art exhibition unveiled by local artist

These are among the pieces set for display by Zing artists in Guildhall Square

These are among the pieces set for display by Zing artists in Guildhall Square

Artists to delve into city's archaeological past in new exhibition

Southampton Comic-Con and Gaming Festival

Southampton Comic-Con and Gaming Festival

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Dozens enjoy Southampton Comic-Con and Gaming Festival

The exhibits draw inspiration from iconic influences from the realms of music, film, and culture.

The exhibits draw inspiration from iconic influences from the realms of music, film, and culture.

Whiteley Shopping Centre hosts pop-up exhibition featuring eco-friendly art

Mary Montagu-Scott's choice from Landscape Artist of the Year paintings - by Tony Griffin

Mary Montagu-Scott's choice from Landscape Artist of the Year paintings - by Tony Griffin

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Art exhibition inspired by Sky TV contest to open at New Forest attraction

Heath Robinson exhibition at Mottisfont

Heath Robinson exhibition at Mottisfont

Heath Robinson war cartoons exhibition at National Trust for D-Day 80th anniversary

Enjoying The Barn in Shedfield

Enjoying The Barn in Shedfield

The craft cafe and events venue with unicorn parties, picnics and puppy pilates

The Art House in Southampton will close its base at Above Bar Street this year

The Art House in Southampton will close its base at Above Bar Street this year

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Popular venue announces shock departure from the city centre

Jim Murray is exhibiting at the Palais des Vaches gallery in Exbury

Jim Murray is exhibiting at the Palais des Vaches gallery in Exbury

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Actor playing Prince Andrew in The Crown to visit New Forest next week

The winning poets

The winning poets

Hampshire Cultural Trust

Winners announced as Hampshire Young Poets competition comes to an end

Trail lighthouses, designed by Jess Perrin and Kezia Hoffman, with hospital staff

Trail lighthouses, designed by Jess Perrin and Kezia Hoffman, with hospital staff

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See your artwork pop up on a lighthouse sculpture on Southampton art trail

Kate Watkins artist standing in front of a wall of brightly coloured circle screenprints

Kate Watkins artist standing in front of a wall of brightly coloured circle screenprints

The artist and printmaker helping customers get creative in their own homes

Light the South is launched outside Unviersity Hospital Southampton

Light the South is launched outside Unviersity Hospital Southampton

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Lighthouse sculptures to pop up across Southampton - here's why

Emily Priest of EmzillasTrove

Emily Priest of EmzillasTrove

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Southampton nonbinary artist supported by Dragon’s Den star

Southampton’s Tiniest Art Gallery in Bedford Place was officially opened at the weekend

Southampton’s Tiniest Art Gallery in Bedford Place was officially opened at the weekend

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Southampton's Tiniest Art Gallery will ‘benefit everyone’, says Lord Mayor

Bucklers Hard will host the Landscape Artist of the Year contest in July

Bucklers Hard will host the Landscape Artist of the Year contest in July

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New Forest village set to host filming of Sky TV contest - here's when

Putting the finishing touches to S.T.A.G (Southampton's Tiniest Art Gallery)

Putting the finishing touches to S.T.A.G (Southampton's Tiniest Art Gallery)

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Southampton's Tiniest Art Gallery is set to open next month

Craig David and Aaron Phipps are among Southampton people to appear in the new portraits exhibition

Craig David and Aaron Phipps are among Southampton people to appear in the new portraits exhibition

Jane Austen, Craig David, Alan Shearer and more feature in city portraits exhibition

Southampton’s Cultural Quarter is going to stage an inclusive arts, fashion, and music festival organised by young people

Southampton’s Cultural Quarter is going to stage an inclusive arts, fashion, and music festival organised by young people

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Thousands to flood city as free summer festival hits Southampton

The winning mural being painted on Nelson Gate in Southampton

The winning mural being painted on Nelson Gate in Southampton

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Work begins on large carbon-eating mural (with the winning design unveiled)

Brian Stedman, Chloe Pyatt and Layla Stephen with The Girl with the Pearl Earring

Brian Stedman, Chloe Pyatt and Layla Stephen with The Girl with the Pearl Earring

Artist raises thousands with painting created while undergoing bowel cancer treatment