This week Hotwalls Studios opened the doors of the historic Round Tower to welcome local creatives and cultural practitioners to learn and explore more about the Arts Council England grants. The free workshop was organised in partnership with Portsmouth Creates and Portsmouth City Council. We were overjoyed that ACE South West representative, Sarah Madden, made […]
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Hotwalls Studios Guest Artist Programme Hotwalls Studios proudly hosts our Guest Artist Programme alongside our monthly Open Studios. This initiative offers a unique platform for local artists and creatives to showcase their talents in the inspiring setting of the Historic Round Tower. Held on the first Sunday of every month, this event is a key
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Step into the imaginative realm of Milly Aburrow, our latest spotlight in our 2024 guest artist line-up. Milly brings a fresh perspective to the art world. She recently graduated with a BA in Fine Art (Hons) from Bath Spa University. Aburrow’s art serves as a mirror to our daily lives, inviting viewers to ponder the
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In the realm of pottery, Karen stands out as a unique potter, navigating her creativity with a passion for the sea that’s as boundless as the ocean itself. A self-taught potter, Karen’s artistic journey began during lockdown, where she discovered a connection to the art of ceramics. What sets Karen apart is her dedication to
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In the heart of Hotwalls Studios, alumna Alice Hume is set to unveil her latest project ‘From Soil to Cloth.’ in the historic Round Tower. The exhibition will run from Friday, 22 September, to Sunday, 24 September, between 11 am and 4 pm, and entry is entirely free. ‘From Soil to Cloth’ promises to be
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Hotwalls Studios is thrilled to announce the upcoming Print and Press Mini Market, set to take place on August 5th, from 10am to 4pm, at the iconic Round Tower. Following the tremendous success of the Stitch and Sew Mini Market in March, this second event promises to be an exciting showcase of local talent, featuring
For every Open Studios of 2023, we have invited a Guest Artist to use our Round Tower for the day, as their own studio. This fantastic opportunity allows us to give upcoming or developed artists the chance to work in a grade 1 listed building, associate themselves with the excellent cultural sector of Portsmouth and
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Studio 9 Textile Artist Alice Hume has been awarded a Developing your Creative Practice Grant from Arts Council England for her new project From Soil to Cloth, supported by John Hansard Gallery. The textile industry is the second largest polluter, and yet natural fibres can be grown and are biodegradable. Alice’s new project will develop
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Hollie Thornley from Studio 3 will collaborate on an exciting new project with Grace Nicole from wellness hub Livewell Southsea. The two are collaborating to host a special one-day experience in the historic Round Tower, guiding you to connect with your inner child and to explore ceramics through the lens of curiosity and play. Grace
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19.02.2023 For every Open Studios of 2023, we have invited a Guest Artist to use our Round Tower for the day, as their own studio. This fantastic opportunity allows us to give upcoming or developed artists the chance to work in a grade 1 listed building, associate themselves with the excellent cultural sector of Portsmouth
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