SOUTHAMPTON'S newest art gallery and restaurant has joined forces with the city’s oldest art society to exhibit work during its launch.
Steak of the Art, which is located at Admiral’s Quay, Ocean Village has teamed up with the Southampton Arts Society to hang30 pieces of work in the venue.
The paintings are a collection of work from members of the club including a mix of genres, themes and sizes. On display for 10 weeks, all the art exhibited will also be for sale.
Founded in 1885, the Southampton Art Society came about 'to further the interests of artists in the Southampton area and to provide opportunities for them to exhibit their work'. No longer confined to artists, it is now open to anyone with an interest in art.
Steve Bowen, owner of the new venue, which will enjoy a VIP launch party next week, said: “When I first thought about the concept for Steak of the Art my intention was to always get involved with the local art scene where we opened new venues.
“To now collaborate with Southampton’s oldest art society and to put on an exhibition by its members is great for Steak of the Art. It will help build the venue’s reputation for displaying and selling local art."
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