A new exhibition titled 'Unseen' has opened at The Old School House in Boscombe, showcasing the work of 37 local artists. Curated by Millie Lake, a Fine Art graduate from Arts University Bournemouth, in collaboration with Open School Creative, the show runs from October 30 to December 12 and features paintings, prints, mixed media, and ceramics responding to the theme of being unseen. A free open house celebration on November 1 includes a creative writing session and a community music performance.
The exhibition matters because it launches The Old School House's new exhibition programme and provides a platform for emerging and overlooked local artists, many of whom are showing their work publicly for the first time. By centering on themes of invisibility and marginalization, the show fosters community engagement and dialogue around social issues, while also supporting the local creative economy in Bournemouth.