A DAY of art will take place in Southampton on Saturday.
Exhibitions, artist-led drop-in sessions and arts-and-craft fairs will take place across the city centre.
The headline event of the day will be the Accessible Art Show at the Spark, Solent University, which will showcase more than 300 pieces of work from local artists.
All the pieces will be available to buy during the show through a timed online auction.
Peter Symonds, organiser of the day, said: “This is going be a city-wide art show with a difference.
“I want everyone who comes to Day of Art to find something that will interest them.
“Whether they want to try a new activity, get their kids involved in create something fun or buy some unique artwork to display at home, it’s all available.
“This event is a celebration of the wealth of talent and opportunity we have right on our doorstep.”
The Umbrella Arts Festival will be held at the Nuffield Southampton Theatres City, where guests can learn how music and the arts can have an effect on health and wellbeing.
Rebecca Kinge, development worker at Healthwatch Southampton and co-organiser of Umbrella Arts Festival along with SO:Co Music project’s Matt Salvage, said: “The Umbrella Arts Festival is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and interests to explore health and wellbeing through arts and conversation.
“There will be music, arts activities, painting workshops, a health cafe, talks and poetry, board games and much more for everyone to get involved with.”
Other exhibitions will take place throughout the day at My Pottery, Perrys, Re;So, Southampton City Art Gallery, Solent Showcase Gallery, The Art House, NST City and John Hansard Gallery.
Drop-in sessions and workshops will also be held at the venues.
City culture boss, Satvir Kaur, said: “Southampton is a place where something is always happening, and I am really excited that Umbrella Arms festival is coming to Southampton this weekend to add to this.
“Not only will this event help develop and showcase local talent, but also play an important role in discussing current health and wellbeing issues, showing arts and culture can be a part of a wider solution to our city’s needs.”
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