University and Arts Council England pledge to support City’s cultural growth

Wednesday 7 November 2018 was a historic day, but probably not for the reasons that you’re thinking. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Arts Council England and the University of Southampton. Arts Ambassador Ben McQuigg takes a deeper look at what all this means.

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Meet the new Arts Ambassadors: Ben McQuigg (again…)

After a year of arts ambassadoring, I decided that just wasn’t enough so here I am again for round two. The past year has been opened my eyes up to the arts so much through this job. Continue reading Meet the new Arts Ambassadors: Ben McQuigg (again…)

Meet the Art Ambassadors: Hannah Teague

BA Graphic Arts student Hannah Teague talks about what it’s like to become an Arts Ambassador and about wanting to experience more culture in her life, as well as talking about her dreams for the future. Continue reading Meet the Art Ambassadors: Hannah Teague

SS Mendi Dancing the Death Drill

Arts Ambassador Louise Johnson reflects on SS Mendi, a powerful new production at Nuffield Southampton Theatres as part of the WW1 centenary art commissions 14-18 NOW. Image © The Other Richard, 2018
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Getting to know the Arts Ambassadors: Katherine Wells

Arts Ambassadors and BA Fine Art Graduate Katherine Wells reflects on how she decided to take up an art degree and how this new role will support her ambitions. Continue reading Getting to know the Arts Ambassadors: Katherine Wells