21 Feb 2018
In February 2019, to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 144 of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings in the Royal Collection will go on display in 12 simultaneous exhibitions across the UK. Southampton City Art Gallery will be the only host venue on the south coast, with their exhibition running … Continue reading →
14 Jun 2017
In 2017 Southampton City Art Gallery is hosting a series of exhibitions which invite artists working locally to display new and existing works inspired by the surrounding area. Each of the shows will provide new interpretations on the local landscape and encourage us to look more closely at details that are often overlooked or considered … Continue reading →
31 May 2017
Earlier this year, ITV Meridian’s Sally Simmonds joined us for a morning to witness the restoration of our Van Dyck paintings. You can view the whole piece on their website.
2 May 2017
Sat 13 May / 1-3pm / RSVP to art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk or 023 8083 4536 Kathakali meets Carnival: Celebrating the traditions of South India and Carnival 13 May – 19 August An exhibition of costumes and performances bringing together the culture and traditions of Southern India, the Caribbean, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Exploring the heritage of centuries of grassroots culture, the exhibition … Continue reading →

27 Apr 2017
Open Exhibition: The Four Seasons 3 February – 21 April 2018 Southampton City Art Gallery is pleased to announce that the popular biennial open submission exhibition will be returning once again in 2018. Residents of Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Dorset are invited to submit their artwork inspired by the theme of ‘the seasons.’ … Continue reading →
20 Apr 2017
20 April 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Showcasing the finest historic and contemporary castle artists and combining history with art, Capture the Castle at Southampton City Art Gallery is the first ever large-scale art exhibition on the subject of British castles. It conjures the mystique, excitement and prestige of the castle from Iron Age hill forts … Continue reading →

21 Mar 2017
The upcoming Kathakali meets Carnival exhibition at the gallery has an extensive events and activities programme running alongside it! See below for the full listings. Exhibition Opening (All ages) Sat 13 May / 1-3pm / FREE / Drop-in Enjoy a solo performance of Kathakali by Kalamandalam Vijayakumar, meet the artists and learn about the heritage of … Continue reading →