Category Archives: Customer comments
We have a problem
We had a lovely person who came to The Art House to use our Pantry for the first time last Thursday – they’d just arrived in the city from the West Country. They split up with their family some time … Continue reading
A reminder of why our pantry is so important right now
Jani here – I’ve just been catching up on emails after being in the kitchen making soup yesterday. I wanted to share one of them with you. I have also shared the recipe for the soup to our Patreon supporters … Continue reading
Covid-19 and reopening update
#Covid update: The Art House is mainly a performance and arts venue and we are awaiting restrictions being lifted on indoor performance events and remaining closed. We are risk assessing and speaking to our community groups about when and how … Continue reading
Local Legend Ash Ellis shares why they are supporting the fundraiser
The Art House is truly an amazing thing; they’ve always been an eco and LGBT friendly and all around conscious place and there’s nothing like it in Southampton. Out of my 170-something shows I know at least 30 of them … Continue reading
Heidi of Red Tent shares why The Art House is important to her
The New Forest and Southampton Red Tentwould not have grown so big or so strong without the support behind the scenes from Jani or from the Art House itself providing us with a home for many, many circles and events … Continue reading
Regular and Volunteer Clare shares why she is supporting the fundraiser
I can’t put into words how much I love these people and the work they do (most of them voluntarily) and the space they have created. The Art House (cic) in Southampton has a special place in my heart. It’s … Continue reading
Albus Dumbledog shares (via his Mum) why he supports the fundraiser
Regulars Laura and David used to come in a few times a week with their very special dog, Eddie, who even had an Art House bandanna! (Now treasured as an Art House keepsake and sometimes worn by Alfie). Sadly, Eddie … Continue reading
Regular Annie shares why she is supporting our #notthelastfundraiser
I really hope the Art House stays open, that’s where I met the friends I have now (all my previous friendships seemed to revolve around weed and other drugs) about 8 years ago. It’s ideal for a first date, (safe, … Continue reading
Artist Jackie Eksi shares what The Art House has done for her
Over the years I’ve gone from occasional coffee drinker and art admirer to art exhibitor. From someone whose anxiety and dyslexia made me too scared to fill in application forms, to getting funding through the ‘a space arts’ Talent Development … Continue reading
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Community Pantry and cafe report for today!
Community cafe and pantry are so busy today! There was still time for volunteer Sarah (who is a professional contortionist, don’t try this at home kids) to do some cat balancing with Greebo. A couple of pantry users in first … Continue reading →