Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries (FRUITFUL)

FRUITFUL is a six week programme of exhibitions by emerging artists in Southampton.

Rooted in ‘a space’ arts’ RIPE graduate scheme, delivered in partnership with Southampton Solent University and Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, this celebration of budding talent showcases nearly 40 home-grown artists working in a variety of mediums and practices.

Ripe Blueberries is an exhibition by this year’s graduating cohort: a group of 12 artists navigating their first few months out of university. Moving on from their ‘final major project’, the artists have met, exchanged ideas and made something new.

Book your ticket for the launch event here

The exhibition will be on display at God’s House Tower from Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November. God’s House Tower is open Thursday – Sunday and entry is free.

Meet the artists

• Emily Hanger
• Finlay Hunt
• Jess Moorhouse
• Lisa Babbe
• Lucy Grant
• Orla Bastable Staples
• Owen T Douglass
• Penny Russell
• Sian Chungh
• Ava Marsh
• Kai Grizzle
• Robin Sendor

What is RIPE?

Established in 2018, the RIPE programme supports graduate artists from Southampton Solent University and Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton to exhibit and engage in artistic exchange and experimentation, forming networks and friendships that will help them sustain a fruitful visual arts practice.

The programme has previously been based at Alfred Arcade, the Hidden Wardrobe and the Alfred Arms on Old Northam Road in Southampton, and is now welcomed at God’s House Tower and the Arches Studios.

Each year, a new cohort is recruited under a different fruit name. Explore previous RIPE projects from the Bananas, Mangoes, Tomatoes, Peaches, Plums, Pears, Papayas and Coconuts.