John Hansard Gallery

The University of Southampton has nurtured a pioneering history of cultural patronage through the arts, music and theatre with its renowned venues John Hansard Gallery and Turner Sims, and close association with Nuffield Southampton Theatres. The Library’s Archives and Special Collections provides researchers and the public access to significant collections. It is also home to a research-active Arts and Humanities Faculty and over 40 performing arts student societies.

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Southampton’s arts and culture programme is locally relevant and internationally acclaimed, from our students and staff to the artists we work with. We support high quality, innovative and interdisciplinary practices that bring together artists with researchers in a unique creative environment. 

John Hansard Gallery (Director: Woodrow Kernohan) is an internationally recognised contemporary art gallery. The Gallery aims to change the world for the better through great art. The Gallery was established in 1979 at the University’s Highfield Campus. In 2018 it relocated to the new arts complex in the city centre, enabling an increase in its intergrated programme of exhibitions and events. Learning and engagement are at the heart of the Gallery and underpin all its activities. 

Turner Sims Southampton (Concert Hall Manager: Kevin Appleby) is a nationally renowned concert hall and live music producing organisation. With over 70 promoted concerts a year, some are devised and programmed exclusively by us with the artists involved. We regularly welcome internationally renowned musicians such as Jess Gillam, Carla Bley, London Sinfonietta, Isata Kanneh-Mason and Ute Lemper to Southampton. With a focus on classical music, jazz world music and folk, Turner Sims’ intimate auditorium, outstanding acoustic and garden setting make it a favourite destination for artists and audiences alike. 

Both venues are part of the University of Southampton and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations.