Author Archives: janifranck

About janifranck

Artist, activist, founding director of The Art House in Southampton.

Anthony Fairweather back in the House!

Jez (aka Jani) here – Moving Voices is our longest running event and now the longest running open mic in Southampton. Last night, we held the last one at our current home at 178 Above Bar St and were thrilled … Continue reading

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Introducing Bunker178 Events – the next evolution of this project!

Bunker178, post apocalyptic performance pop up – a safe haven in these times, popping up with events, performances, happenings and a community pantry. Happy 1st March! As we move into our last month at our current home, we wanted to update you … Continue reading

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Silent Auction!

We are auctioning off some of the artwork around The Art House! You are invited to bid the amount you are willing to pay for an item, and the highest bid wins. You can’t see the other bids, so just … Continue reading

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Silent Auction, wrapping the House and wishlist

Three ways to support our community pantry this month…. Mark your calendar for our Silent Auction launch night, with drinks, nibbles, music from Savage Brickwork and a chance to bid on Art House memorabilia!  Wednesday 21 Feb, 6.30 – 9pmBook … Continue reading

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‘It’s a wrap’ in six weeks for this location …. join the collective

In March 2009 we moved here and you can see what we started with in image one. We made a makeshift sign and moved in! In 2013 we gave the empty building next door a facelift with the ‘Show off … Continue reading

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