Solent Showcase to Open Doors
Southampton Solent University will be celebrating the opening of ‘Solent Showcase’ its brand new gallery and exhibition space in the University’s Sir James Matthews Building in the city centre.
The venue is the first major addition to Southampton’s emerging cultural quarter and will be officially opened by the University’s Chancellor, Admiral The Right Honourable Lord West of Spithead on Thursday 24 November at an exciting evening event. 
The opening will enable attendees to view an inaugural exhibition drawn from the extensive archive of Professor Richard Demarco featuring works by Joseph Beuys, Paul Neagu, Ian Hamilton Finlay as well as other artists of international repute. The award-winning Yvette Bozsik Dance Company from Budapest will also be providing an intimate performance at the event.
Solent Showcase will be opened during the University’s Graduation Week celebrations and coincides with the expansion of art courses and the development of a new space for The Solent School of Art and Design close to The Bargate in the city.
Going forward, Solent Showcase will feature contemporary visual art that encourages engagement, discussion and participation with the whole community. Up and coming national and international artists will be supported by the venue to provide examples of contemporary art to inspire students and a wider audience.
Solent Showcase entry is free to the public and will be open from Friday 25 November.
For more information contact the media Office on +44 (0)23 8031 9038 or email amber.wilson@solent.ac.uk|
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The opening event is by invitation only. For press arrangements and further information please contact the Press and Events Officer on the contact details above.
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The opening event takes place between 6 and 8pm.
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Address: Solent Showcase, Solent Conference Centre, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7NN.