Local Visual Arts Organisations

  • Art Space Portsmouth
    Art Space Portsmouth is a charitable organization which supports and develops the work of contemporary visual artists and arts activities through the provision of affordable studios and exhibition space.
  • SPACE, University of Portsmouth
    SPACE is a creative venue which showcases the work of staff, students, alumni and visiting artists.
  • Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
    Pallant House Gallery is home to a varied programme of temporary and permanent exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and live performances.
  • Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne
    Towner presents major exhibitions of contemporary and historic art alongside changing displays from the Towner Collection.
  • John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
    The John Hansard Gallery is based at the University of Southampton’s Highfield campus and hosts a busy programme of contemporary visual arts exhibitions.
  • Millais Off-Site Projects, Southampton
    Millais Off-site Projects, part of Southampton Solent University, presents a contemporary arts programme which supports and promotes artists and innovative exhibitions around the city and campus.
  • Southampton City Art Gallery
    Southampton City Art Gallery delivers a wide variety of displays and exhibitions, ranging from ancient culture to the cutting-edge.
  • a space, Southampton
    “a space” is an arts organisation which supports emerging artistic talent and enables the development of sustainable careers within the arts.
  • ArtSway, Hampshire
    ArtSway is a contemporary visual arts venue in The New Forest, hosting a changing programme of exhibitions and artists in residence.
  • The Winchester Gallery
    The Winchester Gallery is a public venue within Winchester School of Art itself. It shows contemporary and international work, with an emphasis on new media and photography.

Other Cultural Venues

  • Portsmouth City Museums
    The City Museum is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth. There are temporary exhibition galleries, which have a frequently changing programme of shows on a wide range of subjects.
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    The Historic Dockyard is home to a variety of attractions including The Royal Naval Museum, Dockyard Apprentice Museum and HMS Victory.
  • Kings Theatre Portsmouth
    The King’s Theatre is an Edwardian playhouse which provides a varied programme for the whole community.
  • New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
    The New Theatre Royal is situated in the heart of Portsmouth and is committed to developing a programme which engages with and reflects the vitality of the developing city.

Other Attractions

  • The Spinnaker Tower
    The Spinnaker Tower is a 170 metre tall visitor attraction providing breathtaking views over the South Coast.

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Local Arts Publications

  • Pulse Magazine
    Pulse is a bi-monthly free listings guide to all that is going on in and around Portsmouth.