Author Archives: janifranck

About janifranck

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

Episode recap – Ep#4/11

Here’s our Episode 4: A Tinkler, a Picker, a Squeezer and Posse of Poets, went. If you missed it, don’t worry we have more! Click here for our full final season The pantry was busy, busy. We also had lots … Continue reading

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Rumble in the Jumble

An ongoing fundraising jumble for our community pantry! We have transformed our first floor ‘Grove’ into a pop up shop filled with treasures and goodies from our attic, until 9 March. * Books* Art & Craft materials* Art prints* Kitchen … Continue reading

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Hunting Hearts + Velour Thu 22 Feb ’24

HUNTING HEARTS are a dark horse of punk force that play anthems built for the lungs of the marginalised and the restless feet of the movement. Experience Queer Rebellion with one of our favourite acts! Having played their very first gig … Continue reading

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Special Guest Announcement: Moving Voices Feb ’24

On Friday 23 Feb 2024 we are delighted to host our second to last Moving Voices at our Above Bar Street location. Our special guests will be Carrie Myshkin and Andrew Butcher. Andrew Butcher is a Writer, Performer, and Puppeteer … Continue reading

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A nostalgic look back at our time at 178 Above Bar St

Jani here with a little walk through our beginnings, some of the stops on the way and the big change we are facing in March. Indulge me in a little nostalgia about this House of ours as we make plans … Continue reading

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