Arts Ambassador and 3rd year BA English Gabriela Gurycz reflects on Silent Film Fortnight’s final event and her first time at Turner Sims. Image: Guns of the Loos. Continue reading Reimagining the experience of 1918, At Home, At War
Category: Music
Keyboards, Bon Jovi, and a career in the arts
Jamie Harris recalls discovering the piano at age 9, and discusses his journey into music and the arts from there. Continue reading Keyboards, Bon Jovi, and a career in the arts
Arts Ambassadors scheme launches
Interested in music, art, design, theatre, film or anything in-between? Would you like an opportunity to learn new skills and develop yourself outside of your degree?
Arts at University of Southampton is excited to be launching Arts Ambassadors, a pilot voluntary scheme that is now open for applications!
As an Arts Ambassador, you’ll be part of a small, enthusiastic group of students representing us at public-facing events, creating written and visual content for our social media channels, and encouraging other students to get involved across Southampton and Winchester. You will have the opportunity to work with the University’s renowned professional arts venues, get a behind-the-scenes look at how the arts work and enhance career prospects.
This voluntary opportunity is open to students from all disciplines and courses; all we ask is that you are enthusiastic and curious about the arts.
Find out more – download the opportunity description here.
To apply, please send a personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing your interest in the role to arts@southampton.ac.uk Please include your name, a contact telephone number and the name of your course.
Deadline for applications is 17:00 on Thursday 16 November 2017
Tchaikovsky Unwrapped at Turner Sims
Robin Browning, conductor of the SÓN orchestra talks Tchaikovsky, classical music, dress codes, iPad’s as instruments and more with Jamie Harris, pianist and arts coordinator at Arts at University of Southampton. Image: Chris Christodoulou
Continue reading Tchaikovsky Unwrapped at Turner Sims
Meet the Turner Sims Interns: Sabine Russell
Third year music student and Turner Sims intern Sabine Russell (pictured right) describes her experiences as an intern at Turner Sims and tells us what the summer holds in store for her. Continue reading Meet the Turner Sims Interns: Sabine Russell