Join us for the preview of the Platform Graduate Award 2023, a new showcase of emerging artistic talent from across the region
All are welcome to join us for the launch of Aspex Portsmouth's autumn programme of exhibitions, including a preview of the Platform Graduate Award 2023 ahead of its official opening.
From photography to textiles and sculpture, this multi-disciplinary group exhibition will showcase the region's most exciting emerging artists, as they kickstart their artistic careers having recently graduated.
On the evening, Joanne Bushnell, Director of Aspex, will announce Aspex's nominee for this year's Platform Graduate Award (an annual initiative led by CVAN SE) who will join a shortlist of five other artists selected by Platform's regional gallery partners in the running for the annual prize. Port Coffee will be selling alcohol and soft drinks throughout the evening.
How to book
Tickets for this event are pay what you can and can be booked on Eventbrite. All donations made will help us to continue delivering our programme of free activities, exhibitions and artist support.
Artist networking
From 5.30pm, we invite artists for an extra half an hour of the preview to take advantage of an opportunity for networking. Whether you live locally or further afield, pop in to meet other artists and make new connections, or catch up with peers already known to you.
Platform Graduate Award 2023 is on display at Aspex Portsmouth from 12 October - 23 December 2023.

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