Celebrating Young Voices: ‘And Everything In-Between’ Opens This June
Posted: 13/06/2025
After months of anticipation, And Everything In-Between opens this Friday, 13 June at God’s House Tower in Southampton. Presented in collaboration with In Focus Education & Development, the exhibition brings together the creative voices of young artists aged 16 to 25.
All of the exhibiting artists took part in the DSLR 16-25 programme, which stands for Develop Skills, Learn and Reflect. This free series of workshops was delivered by In Focus and supported by Arts Council Englnd, The Blagrave Trust, The National Lottery and The Quilter Foundation. Throughout the sessions, participants explored photography, creative writing and other artistic mediums, building confidence, developing their skills and finding space to reflect.
And Everything In-Between is a celebration of individuality, honesty and creative self-expression. The exhibition explores the realities of identity, experience and growing up, through the lens of a new generation of artists. It invites visitors to engage with what it means to be true to yourself, embracing the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in-between.
In Focus Education & Development is a Southampton-based charity, providing creative personal development, education, and skills for young people and communities. Their work is committed to actively engaging with vulnerable and underrepresented communities, neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ youth, and those from marginalised socioeconomic backgrounds.
The charity’s CEO, Kristianne Drake, shared “Arts-based learning isn’t just about the finished work, it’s about making meaning. Through creativity, we’ve seen young people build a stronger sense of self, which can have a powerful impact on mental health and wellbeing. Using photography, writing, and other mediums, they’ve shared a journey of self-discovery and connection with others. In Focus is incredibly proud of the work these young artists have created, and we’re excited to now invite you to step into their world and start your own exploration.”
At God’s House Tower, we are proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive space for all. We celebrate difference, intersectionality and equality. Since April, there has been a visible rise in anti-trans rhetoric across wider society. In response, ‘a space’ arts reaffirms its commitment to providing a space where everyone feels safe, respected and supported to explore their creativity. Inclusivity is at the core of everything we do.
We warmly invite you to experience And Everything In-Between, an inspiring exhibition that honours the talent, resilience and authenticity of young people today. Click here to plan your visit.