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SMMAP ID #184

Crying OUt loud

SMMAP ID #184

Organisation: Crying Out Loud
Artist: Kinglsy NG & Stephanie Cheung ‘Sea of Words’

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POSE 25

Description:
‘A Sea of Words’ is presented by Crying Out Loud for Portsmouth 2025 (18th-26th Oct) and part of POSE 25 (24/25/26th Oct) 10.30 am – 4.00 pm

For POSE 25
Date: Fri/Sat/Sun  24th/25th/26th Oct
Open: 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Boathouse 5
Historic Dockyard
PO1 3LJ

Tune in to a sea of words penned by people from all over Portsmouth, listening, reading and imagining voyages of life & setting off your own paper boat in a microscopic ocean. This project forms part of Crying Out Loud’s Solent Cultural Collaborations and Solent Stories programmes.

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Crying out loud
We are creative producers. We are passionate about developing and producing world-class, boundary-pushing visual performance work in the Solent (where we are based), UK and globally.
Our mission is to:
Connect artists, programmers and communities across local and global borders and inspire cross-cultural exchange
Discover and develop new artistic talent on our doorstep and across the globe through a producing model that centres innovation, risk and careful collaboration
Produce world-class, boundary-pushing artworks, performances and creative projects for and with communities and audiences of all nationalities and ages everywhere

Our vision is for a strong and dynamic creative community that connects and collaborates across borders. A community where local, national and international artists, programmers and sector peers have the courage and support to work together, and pursue ambitious projects that push at the boundaries of what creativity can do.

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SMMAP ID #183

ALEXANDRA HAGAN

SMMAP ID #183

Artist: Alexandra Hagan

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POSE 25

 

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For POSE 25

DEMONSTRATION/TALK
Date: Sun 26th Oct
Open: 10.30 am – 11.30 am
The Square Tower
Broad Street
PO1 2ND

Tannins & Indigo Demo/Talk
Alexandra is giving a Tannins & Indigo Demo/Talk she is a textile artist working with natural fibres and dyes. Sharing two of her favourite dyes, tannins and indigo, and the remarkable range of shades created when the two are overlaid. Also reflecting on artistic practice, exploring balance with focus (going in depth) with expansion (exploration of new things).
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MATt smith & Simon Harmer

SMMAP ID #182

Artist: Matt Smith & Simon Harmer

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POSE 25

 

Description:
Based on the Victorian novel by Sir Walter Besant and James Rice – By Celia’s Arbour: A Tale of Portsmouth Town – we focus this series of events on the early music hall in Portsmouth. Using puppets, sailor dances, bawdy songs and rotten jokes this touring show celebrates the literary history of Portsmouth. Building on previous heritage storytelling by Harmer and Smith, this performance brings to life an old form of popular entertainment in a miniature variety show. We will tour 5 pubs in Portsmouth. Dance and puppetry, combined with original music and reinvented old songs. Celebrating working class culture as part of Portsmouth’s literary heritage through an interactive performance.

For POSE 25

PERFORMANCE 
Date: Sunday 26th Oct
Open: 11.45 am – 1.15 pm
The Square Tower
Broad Street
PO1 2ND

Musical Curiosities Pub Tour
Inspired by By Celia’s Arbour: A Tale of Portsmouth Town, this show celebrates early Portsmouth music hall. Puppets, sailor dances, bawdy songs and rotten jokes combine as Harmer and Smith honour working-class culture, heritage, and the city’s literary history through playful performance.
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SMMAP ID #180

CASEMATES

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Location: Casemates
Bastion 4
Scott Road
Hilsea
Portsmouth
PO3 5JH Access to Scott Road via Peronne Road or Military Road only, no car access is available via the Limberline/Ackworth Industrial Estates.

Maps:
POSE 25

Description: 
Music Rehearsal and Recording Studios, Cafe/ Bar and venue. Bastion 4 of the Hilsea Lines.

For POSE 25

WORKSHOPS/DEMOS
Date: Sat/Sun 25/26th Oct
Open: See POSE25 on the Casemates site

POSE 25 – Portsmouth Open Studios Event
POSE 2024 at Casemates Studios brought together artists, makers, and visitors for a weekend of open studios, workshops, and creativity in Portsmouth’s historic Hilsea Bastion. After such a fantastic response, we’re excited to announce POSE will return again in 2025, October 25th & 26th.

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Casemates Studios & Cafe
tel: 02392669000
bookings@casemates.co.uk
recording@casemates.co.uk

Cafe Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 09:30 – 18:00

Studio sessions available till 11pm Sunday- Friday with advanced booking.

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SMMAP ID #179

aspex gallery 

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Location: Aspex Gallery
Gunwharf Quays
PO1 3BF

Maps:
POSE 25

Description:

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EXHIBITION 
Date: Fri/Sat/Sun 24/25/26th Oct
Open: 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Aspex Gallery 
Gunwharf Quays
PO1 3BF

Platform @ Aspex
On the 24/25/26th October 2025, Aspex Gallery will be hosting The Platform Graduate Award, showcasing ten artists at the start of their careers. Established by CVAN South East in 2012, it supports emerging talent. Aspex Portsmouth presents work by graduates from Southampton Solent, Portsmouth, UCA Farnham, Arts University Bournemouth, and Winchester School of Art.
Drop in between 11.00am – 4.00pm 

FREE: Drop in

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Website: aspex.org.uk

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SMMAP ID #178

The guildhall 

SMMAP ID #178

Location: The Guildhall
Portsmouth
PO1 2AB

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POSE 25

Description:

For POSE 25
Date: Fri/Sat/Sun 24/25/26th Oct
Open: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm
The Guildhall
Portsmouth
PO1 2AB

The Guildhall is hosting EXHIBITION/DEMO/TALKS

Anita Bell: SMMAP ID #103
Celina Pacura: SMMAP ID #110
Claudia Cole: SMMAP ID #113
Colin Merrin: SMMAP ID #16
Ian Parmiter: SMMAP ID #11
Jill Boggiss: SMMAP ID #79
Sharon Justice: SMMAP ID #168
Simon Cragg: SMMAP ID #80
Steve Farnfield: SMMAP ID #171

They will be sharing insights, showing processes and perhaps a demonstration It is an opportunity to connect with their work across painting, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and mixed media.

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LUNA MOPH

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Artist: Luna Moph

Maps:
POSE 25

Description: 
I am a portrait artist from Hong Kong. My art has always revolved around people and the human figure, as well as their interactions with themselves and the world. I am drawn to the beauty in the small and mundane things; from the sunlight sitting just right on someone’s face to a strand of hair untucked, to soft hands cradling a bouquet of roses, all of the seemingly insignificant and quotidian moments inspire me. In my art, I try to capture the quiet yet powerful, delicate yet commanding presence of my subjects. I primarily work with acrylic paints, graphite, charcoal and oil pastels.

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SMMAP ID #177

 

vincent driscoll

SMMAP ID #177

Artist: Vincent Driscoll

Maps:
POSE 25

Description: 
My paintings explore the dynamic interplay between line, space, and colour, striving for a poetic alchemy and intensity. I consider all abstract paintings to be aesthetic machines and like a machine, a painting has a purpose with components that combine in an integrated visual system.

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TALKS 
Date: Sat/Sun 25/26th Oct
Open:  11.30 am – 12.15 pm Sat
2.30 pm – 3.15 pm Sun
25 Beaconsfield Ave
Portsmouth 
PO6 2PS

Studio Stories
Visit Vincent Driscoll in Cosham, POSE’s second most northern venue. Hear him talk about his approach and see how local experience shapes his practice. Scheduled talks at 11:30 and 14:30, plus informal conversations throughout. the POSE weekend. A purposeful stop if you’re travelling in or out of Portsmouth.
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SMMAP ID #176

 

victor anton

SMMAP ID #176

Artist: Victor Anton

Maps:
POSE 25

Description: 
Photography is more than a job for me; it’s a natural extension of my passion for food, storytelling, and collaboration. I partner closely with clients to create images that not only look beautiful but also support marketing goals and brand identity. My style reflects my heritage while remaining adaptable to each client’s needs.

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SMMAP ID #175

 

vicky swift

SMMAP ID #175

Artist: Vicky Swift

Maps:
POSE 25

Description: 
Sustainability has been at the very heart of my work for over 20 years. For the last 8 years I have concentrated on creating my upcycled bird sculptures. My birds are handcrafted using reclaimed, found and vintage materials including cutlery, stained glass and driftwood. The cutlery I use is all EPNS or silver plated, all found at flea fairs and charity shops.

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