# Event Details - **Event Name**: Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries ( FRUITFUL) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Ripe Blueberries is an exhibition of new works created by a group of recent graduates from Solent University and Winchester School of Art.About this EventRooted in ‘a space’ arts’ RIPE graduate scheme, delivered in partnership with Southampton Solent University and Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, this celebration of budding talent showcases nearly 40 home-grown artists working in a verity of mediums and practices.For the first time, the RIPE programme is being hosted at God's House Tower, offering audiences the opportunity to discover the work of a new generation of artists and experience the first installation of the Blueberries exhibition.Meet the artistsEmily HangerFinlay HuntJess MoorhouseLisa BabbeLucy GrantOrla Bastable StaplesOwen T DouglassPenny RussellSian ChunghAva MarshKai GrizzleRobin SendorWhat is RIPE?Established in 2018, the RIPE programme supports graduate artists from Southampton Solent University and Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton to exhibit and engage in artistic exchange and experimentation, forming networks and friendships that will help them sustain a fruitful visual arts practice.The programme has previously been based at Alfred Arcade, the Hidden Wardrobe and the Alfred Arms on Old Northam Road in Southampton, and is now welcomed at God's House Tower and the Arches Studios.Each year, a new cohort is recruited under a different fruit name. Explore previous RIPE projects from the Bananas, Mangoes, Tomatoes, Peaches, Plums, Pears, Papayas and Coconuts.Launch PartyFriday 23rd October, 6 - 9pm (Free entry)Join us at God's House Tower to celebrate the launch of Ripe Blueberries. The evening will include food trucks, music and an opportunity to explore the first installation of the exhibition.Book your ticket for the launch event hereExhibitionFriday 23rd October - Sunday 1st NovemberThe exhibition will be on display at God's House Tower from Friday 23ed October to Sunday 1st November. God's House Tower is open Thursday - Sunday and entry is free.More upcoming Fruitful Exhibitions and Launch Parties:Fruitful: Coconuts Launch Party - Friday 6th November, 6 - 9pmExhibition on display until Sunday 15 November.Coconut Shy brings together eight 2025 graduates who have been working collaboratively over the last year on a circus-themed exhibition that explores speculative story-telling as a framework for individual practices and collective imagining.Fruitful: Zest Launch Party - Friday 20th November, 6 - 9pmExhibition on display until Sunday 29th November.ZEST Collective formed in 2020 as a result of a growing ambition amongst the RIPE artists to establish an independent organisation and lead their own programmes. Six years and many projects later, this exhibition brings together current ZEST members from across the city and beyond.God's House Tower is free to enter and open Thursday - Sunday each week.Acces & Quiet SpacesThe ground-floor bar and café at GHT have step-free access from Town Quay Road. For information on parking and travel, please visit our Plan your Visit page. The artwork for this exhibition is located in the Main Gallery and the Barker-Mill Project Space, both of which are accessible via lift.Quiet Hours: Every Thursday morning from 10am – 12pm, lights will be dimmed and sound levels lowered.For the duration of this exhibition, the library will also be available as a quiet space. This space includes dimmed lighting, seating, quiet music, and water. You are welcome to use it at any time if you would like a break.If you’d like to familiarise yourself with the venue before your visit, you can take a virtual tour of our spaces on our website. You’ll also find a visual story introducing members of the GHT team. Click here to Plan Your Visit or take a Virtual TourDo you have any access requirements? We are happy to discuss individual access needs wherever possible. Please email enquiries@aspacearts.org.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/road/launch-party-ripe-blueberries-fruitful/100001997850783474 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, parties, entertainment, food-drinks, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: God's House Tower - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Road - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: God's House Tower - **lat**: 50.89618429999999 - **long**: -1.4031265 - **full address**: God's House Tower, Town Quay, Road, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries ( FRUITFUL) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7b14b12c35ede2b96d8daa989704487237414b22e45f54a8174e2aaf00c8f21f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc284878-gmir.jpg?v=1786915743 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries ( FRUITFUL) being held? - **A:** Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries ( FRUITFUL) takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at God's House Tower, Town Quay, Road, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries ( FRUITFUL)? - **A:** Launch Party: Ripe Blueberries ( FRUITFUL) is organized by 'a space' arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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