Millais Gallery

The Millais Gallery offers a lively and accessible programme of mainly contemporary art. The Gallery is part of Southampton Solent University, in Southampton's city centre and is a public art gallery, committed to the exhibition of contemporary visual arts that address issues of relevance to culturally diverse communities.

Exhibitions at the Millais Gallery typically focus on the work of young artists, designers, makers and curators; are of particular interest to the local and regional community; provide opportunities for students fro the University's art, design, media practice and theory courses to show their work and work in the gallery; or are research-based exhibitions which may incorporate material of local significance. The exhibitions are all designed to capture a diversity of approach, and are aimed at promoting enjoyment and understanding.

Java City, the cafe based in the Sir John Everett Millais Building, is located next to the Millais Gallery and open to the public from Monday-Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm. They serve excellent coffees, soft drinks and various snacks including sandwiches and cakes. There are other facilities in the Andrews Building at Southampton Solent University. The Gallery Attendant can direct you.