Meet our new Arts Ambassadors

Our brilliant new Arts Ambassadors Thea Hartman, Molly Ellis and Kate Briggs-Price have produced a slicker-than-your-average video introducing themselves to Southampton, Winchester and the world! Stay tuned for more from this trio over the coming weeks, starting with introductory blogs from each.

John Hansard Gallery: Making Waves in the Community

After visiting John Hansard Gallery, Arts Ambassador Jenny Banful reflects on how the Cultural Quarter is supporting the shape of Southampton’s identity.

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A Tale of Two Galleries

Arts Ambassador Molly Ellis shares her experience of attending two contrasting art exhibition launches in one week. Private views of Resist: be modern (again) at John Hansard Gallery (JHG) and Banana Split at the Alfred Arcade.

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A brilliant night out on your doorstep: Princess & the Hustler

Arts Ambassador Molly Ellis shares her experience attending Princess and the Hustler, a performance at the Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST City).

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My Thoughts on ‘Leonardo: Inspiring Science and Engineering as well as Art’

To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest artists and scientists the world has known, the Royal Collection Trust has collaborated with twelve museums and galleries to stage simultaneous exhibitions of Leonardo’s drawings across the UK. Having visited Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing’ at Southampton City Art Gallery, Arts Ambassador Jenny Banful was keen to find out more.

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