# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the ZEST artists for a tour of the exhibition and an open discussion about the work on show at the Old Sail LoftAbout this EventAbout the ExhibitionZEST Collective presents Sting, their ninth exhibition and second instalment in a series of two. The first instalment took place at Auger Collective in Boscombe earlier this year.This group show brings together 18 artists in an exploration of resilience and creative survival.The exhibition title, Sting emerges from the emotional impact of rejection, a shared experience which many artists navigate when sustaining a creative practice, whilst also drawing parallel with the literal definition of the venomous sting of the Auger sea snail.Highlighting the intersection between professional adversity and biological defence the show asks the question: what happens after the sting? Do we retreat, or do we respond?If the sting is inevitable, Sting asks what it means to answer back. From systemic barriers of rejection from unanswered applications, loss of funding and the erosion of accessible creative spaces, to the physicality of being stung, this exhibition offers a collective response.Encompassing works which confront the brief directly and others which reflect more subtly on the theme of defiance and transformation. Sting holds this question open, inviting responses that are personal, political, and provocative.About the SpaceThe Old Sail Loft is a temporary ‘a space’ arts venue at Shamrock Quay, Southampton.The exhibition space is across two floors. On the ground floor is a fully accessible dark space with blacked out windows and a social area for visitors to sit and spend time. Perfect for projections and parties - we’ll be using this space as a temporary bar and to host music by local DJs at the launch event for Sting by ZEST Collective. Double doors open out onto a small courtyard and outdoor space and there are two toilets opposite.At the side of the building there are two flights of stairs that lead to the top floor - an old sail loft which has been left empty for a number of years. A large space with vaulted ceilings and wooden parquet floor, this expansive room has lots of windows and plenty of natural light.This temporary venue will be open for a pop up exhibition, Sting by ZEST Collective, across two weekends in June 2026.Location and AccessPlease note: the event space is not wheelchair accessable.The second floor space can only be accessed by two flights of stairs, approximately 40 in total. The entrance is located on the west side of the building here located at cares.catch.diary on what3words.comParking and TravelOn Foot: The Old Sail loft is located at Shamrock Quay, which is a 10 minute walk from St Mary’s Stadium, via Belvidere Road and William Street and a 30 minute walk from Guildhall Square via Northam Road.On Train: The closest train station to the Old Sail Loft at Shamrock Quay is Southampton Central, which is a key transport link to cities such as Portsmouth, Winchester and London. The station is also situated close to other transport links such as bus stops and a taxi rank. The station is around a 30 minute walk to the Old Sail Loft. To get to the Old Sail Loft, follow the route through the city centre via New Road and Northam Road. Then take a right through Millbank Street.On Bus: The nearest bus stop to Old Sail Loft at Shamrock Quay is on Britannia Road. This bus stop is serviced by the following routes: 3, 14, 16, 18, N18. From there it’s a 13 minute walk via Millbank Street at William StreetBy Car: There’s a car park on-site at Shamrock Quay. Parking is free for 2 hours, £5.50 for up to 4 hours, and £9.00 for up to 8 hours.On E-Scooter: Southampton is now a Voi Scooter City. Why not hop on a Voi on your next visit and join the city wide effort to make our city cleaner, greener and safer. Find your nearest Voi station here www.voiscooters.com/locations/More information about how to get to Shamrock Quay can be found on their website here: https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/marinas/mdl-shamrock-quay/directions/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southampton/sting-closing-event-artist-led-tour-and-discussion/100001990477554949 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, pop-ups, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Old Sail Loft, Building 3 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southampton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Old Sail Loft, Building 3 - **lat**: 50.9099308 - **long**: -1.380245 - **full address**: The Old Sail Loft, Building 3, Shamrock Quay, Southampton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/039ab047488b8aba30aac3f72de953a05b7dbb6198478d986f0b2bcfa4002268-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781074161 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion being held? - **A:** Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Old Sail Loft, Building 3, Shamrock Quay, Southampton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion? - **A:** Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion is organized by 'a space' arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sting Closing Event: Artist-led Tour & Discussion is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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