The Arc, Winchester

11/09/2026

We are counting down the days until our opening event - Hooray for Harryhausen! 🎬

Join us on Saturday 26 September as we celebrate the opening day of our new exhibition Ray Harryhausen: Myths in Motion!

At 3:00pm we’ll be showing The Valley of Gwangi (U) followed by a conversation & Q&A with Vanessa Harryhausen, Connor Heaney, John Walsh and Mike Hankin for a special conversation exploring Harryhausen’s life, work and enduring influence on cinema.

Ticket includes:

🎬Film screening & Audience Q&A
🍿Popcorn
🍷Glass of wine (or exclusive Harryhausen pin badge option for younger visitors)
📸Book Signing & Photo Opportunity- Round off the day with the opportunity to meet our special guests, have books signed and take photographs.

🎟️£20 | book via our link in bio!
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10/09/2026

Last chance to apply to attend our exclusive creator preview event! 🎬 🎥

This September, the Ray Harryhausen: Myths in Motion exhibition is opening at The Arc, Wi******er and we are hosting an exclusive creator preview event! Would you like to attend?

We have a limited number of spaces available where you'll enjoy:

Exclusive first access to the exhibition

Meet a very special guest

Goody bag

Welcome drink

🗓️ Friday 25 September 2026 (Afternoon)

📍 The Arc, Wi******er, Hampshire

This exhibition shares the story of a legendary artist and animator who changed the course of film cinema history, Harryhausen’s innovation in pioneering stop-motion techniques had a lasting effect on viewers and filmmakers alike captivated audiences and inspired generations of filmmakers.

We're looking for creators with a passion for film, fantasy, special effects, art and culture to help us share the excitement of this incredible exhibition ahead of its public opening. If you’d love to attend and share your experience with your followers, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Head to: https://hampshireculturaltrust.typeform.com/to/THlxrBpn

Submit your social handles, following and a little about yourself

We'll get in touch with you if you have been selected to attend

Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to experience this fantastic exhibition before it opens!

Applications close 16 September and successful applicants will hear from us by the end of next week.

10/09/2026

This is your last chance to visit Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives in The Gallery at The Arc! 🎨

We are now into the final week of this fantastic exhibition, and if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, this is your sign to visit!

📍 Closing on 16 September, this has been a truly remarkable exhibition presented in partnership with The Fleming Collection.

Have you visited? Tell us in the comments your favourite piece or highlight from this exhibition! ⬇️

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07/09/2026

⏰ Artist registration has been extended to THIS Friday, 11 September! ⏰

arTTable is a unique event where each artist is given a table to transform into a snapshot of their creative practice. Share finished work, sketchbooks, works in progress, materials, ideas, experiments or demonstrations. Every table is different, giving visitors a chance to discover the people, processes and stories behind the work.

Whether you're an emerging artist, an established maker or somewhere in between, we'd love to hear from you.

Once registrations have closed, we'll be sending payment links and confirming artist spaces.

The Arc, Wi******er
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October
11am–4pm
Artist fee: £10 for one day | £15 for both days

Apply via the QR code on the poster or here: https://buff.ly/7Umv5cP

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04/09/2026

Ever wondered what artists really do all day? 🎨✨
Come say hello and find out at the 3rd edition of arTTable! Local artists are stepping out of their studios and taking over individual tables to share an insider's look into their creative world.
Here is what you can look forward to:
Browse sketchbooks and peek behind the scenes of the artistic process.
Observe art in progress as creators bring new ideas to life.
Discover original new work and chat directly with artists about their studio practice.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, curious passerby, or aspiring creator, pop in for a warm welcome and plenty of inspiration.
Where: The Arc, Jewry St, Wi******er, SO23 8SB
When: Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October | 11am – 4pm
Admission: Free entry!
Scan the QR code in the image for full details or save this post and tag a friend you’d love to visit with! See you there! 👋✨
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04/09/2026

🎬 A hidden detail you might have missed with James Knox, Curator Emeritus at the Fleming Collection.

Did you spot this in ‘Interior’ by Samuel John Peploe? Many pieces in this exhibition have hidden details or links, it truly is a remarkable exhibition, and we can’t believe we are nearing the end!

📍 You can view ‘The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives’ at The Gallery at The Arc, Wi******er until 16 September 2026.

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04/09/2026

Paul Foot - Thursday 13 May 2027 | 7:30pm | £17 - ON SALE NOW!

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with his critically acclaimed new stand-up show.

Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets. Well, we don’t have visions like that anymore, do we?

As seen on Would I Lie To You?, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

‘Funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him… [has] the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies’ ★★★★★ Chortle

Presented by Plosive Live
Age guidance 14+

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/1jzrjlv

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03/09/2026

Wi******er Jazz Festival - Horns Up Front
Friday 18 September | 7:30pm | From £15

We are thrilled to partner with the Wi******er Jazz Festival for Horns Up Front! 🎺🎷 Prepare for a spectacular night of powerhouse brass, dazzling arrangements, and world-class jazz musicianship that will leave you totally energised.

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/1n2k2Jg

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Horns up Front are a UK based 7-piece funk-jazz-fusion band, led by Northern Irish Trumpet Player Neil Doherty. Formed in 2019 and made up of some of the finest funk and jazz musicians in the South

02/09/2026

To celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Ray Harryhausen: Myths in Motion, we’re inviting YOU to step into the extraordinary world of one of cinema’s greatest visual storytellers!

🎥 Hooray for Harryhausen: A Day of Films, Creatures & Curiosity
📆 Saturday 26 September 2026
📍 The Arc, Wi******er

From battling skeletons and mythical beasts to dinosaurs, dragons and adventures across strange and distant lands, Ray Harryhausen’s pioneering stop-motion creations have inspired generations of filmmakers, artists and dreamers. Now, for one special day, we’re bringing that world to life at The Arc with a great line up!

🎥10am Family Film Screening: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (U)

🎟️ 11am: Guided Exhibition Tour

🧟‍♀️12pm: Make Your Own Harryhausen inspired Creature, suitable for all children

🎟️ 1:30pm: Guided Exhibition Tour

🎥3:00pm: The Valley of Gwangi (U): Screening, Conversation & Q&A with Vanessa Harryhausen, Connor Heaney, John Walsh and Mike Hankin.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Harryhausen for the very first time, this is a unique opportunity to celebrate imagination, craftsmanship and the magic of movie making. Tickets can be booked for each event by following the link in our bio.

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