Culture Southampton's 'So Much More' event on Thursday (May 19) invites discussion about the development of Southampton's 'Cultural Manifesto' – “a document that will set out how we move towards our ambition of being UK City of Culture 2029”.
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Themes for discussion, according to the Eventbrite page (from where places can be booked), include:
- how do we support artists and creative people in the city?
- how can we provide better access to empty spaces for rehearsals and for making art?
- how do we better communicate the city both internally and externally?
- how can we truly provide opportunities for anyone to engage in arts and culture?
So Much More takes place at Mettricks, 1 Guildhall Walk, Guildhall Square, Southampton, SO14 from 5pm to 9pm.
There are two further events discussing culture in the city coming up, both on Thursday, June 9:
Supporting a Creative Southampton – Central Hall, Thursday, June 9 2016, 9.30 - 4pm
The CHAOS Conference – organised by the CHAOS Network, which brings together creative, heritage and arts organisations in the city – is billed as a major event for the city.
It offers a day of “conversation and collaboration: exploring the impact of creatives and creativity on a city; how we sustain and retain the arts; and develop future creative career pathways in Southampton.”
The conference includes speakers and workshop sessions. More information and booking details are here.
Culture City Fringe Event – The Stage Door, Thursday, June 9, 7pm
“Shining a light on the vibrant cultural life that already thrives here”
Then, a Culture City fringe event with Dangerous Ideas offers an evening to share perspectives on Southampton as a place for culture, including interviews with race & diversity pioneer Don John and collaborative artist Sarah Filmer.
“In conversation with Catherine Wright, Don John & Sarah Filmer will talk about how they see our City as a place for art and artists. Reflecting on the last twenty years of work, their perspectives will shine a light on the vibrant cultural life that already thrives here, as well as issues that may be holding us back.”
More details, and links to book a place at the fringe event, are here.