Your one and only creatively-inspired, community-run, organic, love-filled, not-for-profit, quirky, slightly wonky, home grown, 100% original, local cafe / gallery / venue / home-from-home in Southampton.
Bringing inspiration, art, ethical food and creative joy to our city since 2008.
* Award winning, licenced organic cafe, open daytimes and evenings for food and drink (click here for our opening times and menu)
* Events calendar of world class music, performance poetry, fringe theatre and more
* Clubs and groups to join where you can share interests with like-minded folk
* Crafts, Zines, prints, books and original art by local artists for sale
* A preloved clothes Boutique
If you are looking for a place that’s different from anywhere you’ve ever been, a place that welcomes the unexpected and unusual, you will feel very at home here.
We are staffed mostly by volunteers so you can get involved in that way, too!
Here are some event highlights coming soon..
(There is also a full calendar of events here)
Celebrating Southampton International Women’s Day Celebrations at the official afterparty event at The Art House on Saturday, 11th March with music from Vita Jazz // SVGA // CSAAR & more TBA! JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT
When the music press describes someone as an ‘Incredible acoustic talent’ and ‘Peerless – no other word for it…’ and when people like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna are booking them for their private parties, then you know that something pretty special is going on. Welcome to the world of UK acoustic guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll! DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Steve Lawson has played live everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall to Knitting Factory in LA, and been featured in numerous music magazines and newspapers, including the cover of Bass Guitar Magazine in the UK in October 2015. Tonight he is supporting We Are Us, an excellent youth jazz collective from the University of Chichester. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Three Monkeys is a monthly event where Steve Lowis and The Art House introduce three of the best acoustic musical talent around. The format is ‘in the round’ with all three performers on stage together, taking it in turns, one song at a time. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
An evening of music, spiritual and social consciousness raising. Based around the music and presence of Southampton-born Jelly Cleaver on guitar and vocals, the band comprise Seth Evans on keys (keyboard and computer), Nikita Foster Losak on bass and Guillaume Trionfo on drums. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Join Quizmaster Dave Hubble for a love-themed pub quiz to celebrate all that is heartsome, amorous and just plain adorable. Come as a team, or join one when you get here – no fixed team size (but y’know, not 20 on a team). Cost = £3 per person to cover prize-money plus a bit towards running the Art House. JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT
Music Performance students from Itchen College showcase their talents as solo and duo performers. Come and see a wide range of future stars perform in the intimate setting of The Art House. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
“A Doll’s House”, tells the story of Nora, a young, bubbly, pretty, perfect little house-wife to her controlling, misogynistic husband Torvald. They live happily and comfortably in their perfect bubble with their three beautiful children. Many perceive Nora to be immature, care-free and spoilt, but Nora has a secret. JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT
Professor Elemental, the finest purveyor of chap-hop rap stylings, returns for what will will undoubtedly be a splendid evening of Earl Grey, fine trousers, and chronologically challenged orang utan butlers. Sweetchunks band were Formed in 1892 originally as a chorus of ballet dancing penguins, and experimented with early forms of funk (the traditional music of the isle of Man and a form of puff pastry.) DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Set Adrift are a finger-style folk duo featuring two of UK’s best percussive finger-style guitarist/singers. What started off as an idea to collaborate on a few songs aboard a houseboat, ended in a 5 day tour of the River Thames and an album. The result, Set Adrift, was recorded in a 17 hour stint on the boat giving it a raw and organic sound, creaks and all! It is a combination of originals and covers drawing on influences from finger-style, folk and jazz. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Join host/poet Duncan Green in the ‘den of performance’ for an intimate night featuring talented musicians and poets, this month featuring Rob Doherty and Lionheart. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Formerly ‘Hot Feet’ Low Chimes return with a fuller sound, finding influences beyond folk, rock and blues with the introduction of synths, samples and other electronics & a distinct new atmosphere. Layered too are Marianne’s lyrics, inspired by nature and seasonal change; natural images are woven into narratives of new beginnings and letting go of the past. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
GRANT SHARKEY (the guy with double bass and hat – who has given you ‘I’m Sorry To Hear You’re A Racist’, ‘The Power of F*ck’, given a TEDx Talk about playing tricks on people, started his own nation of Ignoramus and released Rupert Murdoch’s ‘secret’ home address in London…in song, over the last 4 and a half years) is trying to be positive in a time when there seems to be little to be positive about. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Music Performance students from Itchen College showcase their talents as solo and duo performers. Come and see a wide range of future stars perform in the intimate setting of The Art House. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Martha Tilston presents her new album NOMAD. “Sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life” (The Guardian.) With a voice like spider-webbed hollows and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha has earned a nomination from the BBC for best newcomer and released six albums to date on her own label Squiggly Records building up a large audience worldwide. She also featured on the Zero 7 album ‘Yeah Ghost’. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
Music Performance students from Itchen College showcase their talents as solo and duo performers. Come and see a wide range of future stars perform in the intimate setting of The Art House. DISCOVER MORE & BOOK
These are just some of the things going on at The Art House – we also have a busy programme of regular events, groups, workshops and live music. (and here’s what you missed!)
What people who come to our events say…. (click to play silent slideshow)
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