Welcome to ZEST Roadmap
Here you will find all you need to know about our upcoming exhibition and series of events to celebrate ZEST’s third major project: ZEST Roadmap!
Old Northam ROad
Southampton, SO14 OPB
Open to the public
The exhibition will be open on the 24th and 25th May from 10am until 5pm.
Community Event
From 2pm - 5pm on the 24th May there will be a host of community-focused activities, including a range of free family-friendly creative workshops, music, and refreshments.
Artist Launch
An artist launch will take place on the 23rd May from 6pm - 9pm. This will be an opportunity for artists to network. Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Featuring Work by zest, zing, and community collaborations
‘Roadmap’ explores pathways towards an exciting creative future through the theme of mapping. This exhibition features artworks made by ZEST artists, local members of the community and artists from ZEST’s broader network, ZING.
Artworks and creative interventions are exhibited in the Alfred Arcade, Alfred Arms, the Hidden Wardrobe, and outdoors along Old Northam Road as well as in Niche Gallery at ZEST’s studios in the old town. Old Northam Road is the engine of ‘Roadmap’, a hub where local people and artists can come together to envision the exciting future of the city.
‘The Whale Trail’ by Stephanie Parker
Artwork by 6 commissioned zest artists
Stephanie Parker // Jennifer Mon // James Hewins // Bryn Lloyd // Jenny Andrews // Lucie Smith
ZEST commissioned 7 artists to create new artwork responding to the key themes of Roadmap, including creative mapping, the future of Old Northam Road, and the place of artists in the city. Our 7th artist commission by Poppy Ash will be revealed after the Roadmap showcase as a new mural located in Old Northam Road. Help Poppy design this mural in our creative workshop on the 24th May (see below for more details).
Documentation of Mutual Mentorship between Alex Sutherland and Sasha Grom
outcomes by ZEST & Zing mutual mentorships
Alex Sutherland & Sasha Grom // Anna Marris & Edgar Lushaju // Sharlott Wardner & Jilly Evans // Amy Scott-Pillow & Will Woods // Sarah Filmer & James Hunter // Lucie Smith & Lewis Ford // Alice Louisa & J Walters
During the Mutual Mentorships scheme, ZING and ZEST artists collaborated in pairs, spending a self-directed day together, exploring ideas and learning from each other's practices.
ZEST workshop at Ropewalk Community Garden Autumn Festival
co-creations from Community Collaborations
Love Where You Live // BBAM Festival // Ropewalk Community Garden Autumn Festival // Ropewalk Community Garden workshop
Working with local communities has been a hugely important part of our Roadmap project. Throughout, ZEST have been able to facilitate a range of wonderful and highly creative activities at lots of different community-focused events happening across Southampton.
Documentation of artwork by Ellen Gillett and Kane Applegate
New artwork by ZEST & Zing
ZEST: J Pyrite // Ellen Gillett and Kane Applegate // Alice Louisa and Sophie Rawlingson // Net Warner // Kristína Marošiová // Rabia Raja // Tom Stewart // Robin Price // Sharlott Wardner
ZING: James Frew // Joy McKay // Rachel Jones // Luke Richards // Amy Scott-Pillow
Alongside our commissioned artists, ‘Roadmap’ will feature brand new artwork by more of our ZEST and ZING artists. Including sculpture, street art, film, and more!
Workshops
Our Community Event on the 24th May, 2pm - 5pm, will involve a host of community-focused activities, including a range of free family-friendly creative workshops, music, and refreshments.
Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian. Some workshops will use pens and paints, which may stain clothing. Workshops will be held outside. Please consider the weather forecast and wear protective clothing / sunscreen.
Mural Designing with Anna Marris
Stone Painting with Lucie Smith
Bug Hotels with James Hewins
Discovery Trails with Alex Sutherland
Roadmap Accessibility and safety Information
Parking: There is parking available in the long-stay car park on Old Northam Road, with two disabled spaces. Please see southampton.gov.uk/travel-transport/find-and-plan/find-parking/ for further information. Please note the car park will be closed on Saturday the 24th May for our Community Event. The two disabled spaces will remain accessible during this road closure. Please contact us via email in advance of the road closure if you would like to use one of these spaces.
Entrance: The Alfred Arcade is accessed via a wide path out front of a small car park. There is a drop curb at front of the car park. The buildings back onto railway that can be very loud when trains passing. There is a 5cm lip at the front door of the Alfred Arms and the door is 82cm wide. The Alfred Arcade has two large doors at the entrance and has an attachable ramp suitable for wheelchair users.
Seating: Stools and chairs will be available outside.
Toilets: All our toilets are gender neutral. There is no wheelchair accessible toilet or baby changing facility. Please see https://www.toiletmap.org.uk/ for information on where to find these facilities in Southampton.
Road closure: On the 24th May there will be a road closure along parts of Old Northam Road, including the car park.
Workshops: All children must be accompanied by an parent / guardian to attend the event and participate in workshops.
Please note some workshops will use pens and paints, which may stain clothing.
Workshops will be held outside. Please consider the weather forecast and wear protective clothing / sunscreen.
Photo consent: There will be a photographer on site. Photographs from the event will be published on our social media and website. If you do not consent to being photographed please speak to the photographer directly or email us at info@zestartscollective.com with the subject PHOTO CONSENT
ZEST are continually looking to improve accessibility to our events and studio space. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding access in relation to our events at Tower House or elsewhere. Please email info@zestartscollective.com