John Hansard Gallery

John Hansard Gallery is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries. We support, develop and present great art by outstanding artists from across the world and are proud to play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region.

Our vision is to create extraordinary encounters with great art that inspire people and communities to change the world for the better. 

Our mission is to be a locally engaged and an internationally recognised contemporary art gallery in the heart of Southampton. To realise this, we create innovative and critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, events, learning and research projects that excite, challenge, reflect and reach the widest possible public audience.

John Hansard Gallery is part of the University of Southampton and supported by Arts Council England.