UPDATE: BRIGHTON MAY FESTIVALS POSTPONED/CANCELLED
Sussex Artbeat is sad to pass the news to you about postponing / cancelling three big festivals taking place in Brighton every year in May. In the meantime, keep well … Continue reading
ART SHOW: Wanderlust – Marta Ptaszkiewicz ** 1-6 May 2020 ** Fishing Quarter Gallery, Brighton
‘Wanderlust’ is a solo exhibition of latest paintings by Marta Ptaszkiewicz, 1-6 May 2020, Fishing Quarter Gallery, Brighton Seafront. Human lives are a dialectical movement between shelter and venture, attachment … Continue reading
BRIGHTON FRINGE ** 2-31 May 2020 ** Brighton and Hove
Brighton Fringe is the largest open-access arts festival in England. It is an international festival that is at the same time rooted in the community. It embraces every art form … Continue reading
BRIGHTON FESTIVAL ** 2-24 May 2020 ** Brighton and Hove
Brighton Festival is the biggest and most established annual multi-arts festival in England, returning from 2 to 24 May 2020. A celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, … Continue reading
ART SHOW: NESS – Stanley Donwood, Robert Macfarlane ** 27 Mar – 23 Apr 2020 ** Whistleblower Gallery, Hove
An exhibition of drawings and prints produced for NESS, the latest collaboration from Stanley Donwood and Robert Macfarlane PV March 26 Exhibition: March 27 – April 23 Whistleblower Gallery 14 … Continue reading
ART SHOW: H_A_R_D_P_A_I_N_T_I_N_G_ X2 ** 11 Jan – 1 Mar 2020 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton
An exhibition in two parts featuring work by: Part 1: Richard Bell, Katrina Blannin, John Carter, Catherine Ferguson, Della Gooden, Richard Graville, Morrissey & Hancock, Tess Jaray, Jo McGonigal, Lars Wolter and Jessie … Continue reading
ART SHOW: Ephemeral Landscapes – A meeting of two minds ** 22 Feb – 9 Mar 2020 ** Kellie Miller Arts, Brighton
Hannah Baker Ivory and Sam Peacock have been collaborating on work inspired by the landscape of the North and South Downs. They felt that Kellie Miller Arts Gallery was an … Continue reading
ART SHOW: Alan Davie and David Hockney: Early Works ** 15 Feb – 31 May 2020 ** Towner, Eastbourne
Towner are pleased to present a major exhibition Alan Davie (1920–2014) and David Hockney (b. 1937) that will explore the convergence between these … Continue reading
ART SHOW: BRINK: Caroline Lucas curates the Towner Collection ** until 10 May 2020 ** Towner, Eastbourne
Caroline Lucas – politician, cultural advocate and environmental campaigner – has taken on a new challenge this autumn: curating her first ever exhibition for a major UK gallery. Caroline is an active … Continue reading
Art Show: Flanker ** 20-23 Apr 2019 ** Fishermans Quarter Gallery
… Artists Jake Francis, Joe Ainsworth, Claire Barrett, Billie Laidlaw, Elizabeth Eade, Matt Redman Exhibition opening times: 20-23 April 2019, 10am – 5pm Fishermans Quarter Gallery, 201 … Continue reading
Art Show: Marta Ptaszkiewicz at YMCA – Artists Open Houses ** May 2019
Marta Ptaszkiewicz will take part in Artists Open Houses at YMCA, showing some of her new works alongside other artists in a group show. Private View is on the 30th … Continue reading
Call for Entries: “The Spectre of the Real” at SEAS (Socially Engaged Art Salon) Brighton ** deadline 20 Mar 2019
“The Spectre of the Real”: an exhibition of social art at SEAS Brighton April 2019 – call for entries – deadline 20/03 Call for entries to “The Spectre of the … Continue reading
Art Show: Heroes and Villains ** 02 Mar – 28 Apr 2019 ** Dynamite Gallery, Brighton
With the ridiculousness of a Brexit that keeps spluttering on and a Mexican wall that will never get built but that is stopping hardworking Americans from getting paid, it’s time … Continue reading
Naked Eye Gallery’s NEW ADDRESS
Naked Eye Gallery moved to a new venue, now based downstairs at Igigi General Store . New address: 31 a Western Road, Hove, BN3 1AF The Naked Eye Gallery … Continue reading
LAST CHANCE TO SEE: New Work by Susan Evans – an Exhibition ** until 21 July 2018 ** Naked Eye Gallery
… Naked Eye are delighted to have a new exhibition with award winning artist Susan Evans. Well known for her powerful and dramatic cloudscapes, seascapes and landscapes on canvas, Susan … Continue reading
Art Auction: MAFA Catalogue 2018 ** 23-27 April
The MAFA Fine Art Auction is taking place at Grand Parade Foyer at the University of Brighton from the 23rd – 27th April 2018, with online bidding here mafacatalogue2018 … Continue reading
Art Show: The Italian Job. An art collaboration with Dadaprojects ** 4 May – 3 June 2018 ** Naked Eye Gallery
” Made in Italy – known throughout the world”, the talent and quality which has always distinguished Italian art and design will be on show in the vibrant Naked Eye … Continue reading
Artists Open Houses ** 5-28 May 2018 ** Brighton, Hove, Coastal, Ditchling, Hassocks
The May 2018 Artists Open houses Festival will run weekends 5th-28th May Pick up a brochure at: Brighton and Hove train stations, libraries, museums, tourist information centres and, from … Continue reading
Art Show: John Watkiss: A Retrospective ** 1-14 Feb 2018 ** Naked Eye Gallery
‘Painting and art for me is a means of showing the world a vision which I have seen with my mind, not with my eyes – which I use … Continue reading
Art Show: Jo Hathaway – The Memory of Landscape ** 28 Nov – 3 Dec 2017 ** Gallery 40, Brighton
Jo Hathaway about her work: “Seamus Heaney wrote: ‘Between my finger and thumb/the squat pen rests/I’ll dig with it’ – I think this is what I try to do with … Continue reading
Brighton Print Fair ** 15-24 Sep 2017 ** Phoenix Brighton
Brighton Print Fair is a new selling event taking place over ten days promoting printmaking in all its various forms. 80+ printmakers will exhibit their work showing a wide rang … Continue reading
Art Show: BLACK WHITE LIGHT DARK 2017 ** 2 Sep – 1 Oct 2017 ** Cameron Contemporary Art
Cameron’s September Exhibiton showcases works of depth, richness and variety within an essentially monochromatic palette. In turn serious and playful, these pieces draw in the viewer using the most subtle … Continue reading
Photography Show: Expectations and Lessons in Forgiveness/Three Letters + ** 30 Sep – 6 Oct 2017 ** Naked Eye Gallery
The Naked Eye Gallery are pleased to be hosting a double photographic exhibition by established photographer Hannah O’Hara and up-and-coming photographer Zachary Innes-Mulraine between 30th September and 6th October. … Continue reading
Art Show: stilleven – Chris Kettle ** 1-28 Sep 2017 ** Naked Eye Gallery
The Naked Eye Gallery are pleased to be hosting an exhibition by renowned Brighton based Still Life artist Chris Kettle. Inspired by the light within the darkness of Dutch … Continue reading
Artists Open Studios at Phoenix Brighton – photoreview
Twice a year artists at Phoenix Brighton open their studio doors to the public, giving us a chance to see their works and have a chat. Phoenix Brighton Open Studios … Continue reading
Art Show: STRONG ** 1-28 May 2017 ** Naked Eye Gallery
Naked Eye Gallery are pleased to announce that there will be brand new work from local and international artists Christine Kowal Post, Gill del Mace and Ian Hodgson in our … Continue reading
Art Show: Winter 2016 ** 12 Nov – 23 Dec 2016 ** Cameron Contemporary Art
Cameron’s fourth Winter Show is again full of quality and diversity. With prices starting at £25 there is something to tempt every budget in the run up to Christmas. Alongside … Continue reading
Christmas AOH 2016: PV at the Claremont Hotel, Hove, 24 Nov 2016 – Photoreview
Sussex Artbeat visited the Claremont Hotel at their opening of the Christmas Artists Open Houses 2016 exhibition. Here are some photos from the last night event: More about the … Continue reading
Art Show: Christmas Exhibition ** 22 Oct – 23 Dec 2016 ** Naked Eye Gallery
Naked Eye’s 2016 Christmas Exhibition offers original paintings, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media art work, limited edition prints as well as cards and gifts. Perfect if you want to give someone … Continue reading
Art Show: LAST SHOW at the Corridor Gallery! The heX-mas Bazaar ** 7-31 Dec 2016 ** Corridor Gallery, Brighton
As some may know and some may not, Corridor Gallery has to announce the very sad news that we are closing our doors at the end of the year. … Continue reading
Call for Artists: Public Art Commission, Knights Wood Housing Development, Tunbridge Wells, Kent ** deadline 27 Nov 2016
The Dandara Group, working with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council are seeking proposals from artists and designers to create a statement sculptural work to be located in the Village Square … Continue reading
Arts Jobs: Development Manager: Partnerships and Philanthropy, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft ** deadline 9 Dec 2016
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is a small cultural venue in the Sussex village of Ditchling. Through a dynamic programme of free engagement outside the museum and village, … Continue reading
Arts Jobs: Visitor Services + Cafe Assistant, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft ** deadline 9 Dec 2016
As a key member of the Visitor Services team you will welcome visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of friendly … Continue reading
Arts Jobs: Office Manager, Brighton Fringe Ltd ** deadline 1 Dec 2016
Brighton Fringe Ltd seeks a highly motivated and dynamic individual for the position of Office Manager for Brighton Fringe, England’s largest arts festival and one of the largest fringe festivals … Continue reading
Art Space Available: Artist/Maker/Designer/Creative/Curator Wanted ** Brighton
I have an intriguing studio/gallery space in the centre of Brighton which is not getting enough use as I am working most of the time at present. I am looking … Continue reading
Art Workshop: Navigating the Changing Educational Landscape ** 23 Mar 2017 ** Brighton
*Subsidised Training Opportunity* Enabling Arts and Cultural Organisations to Navigate the Changing Educational Landscape 23rd March 2017, 10 am- 4 pm, Lighthouse, Brighton This workshop aims to support arts and cultural … Continue reading
Brighton and Hove’s Artists Open Houses ** 26 Nov – 11 Dec 2016 ** Brighton, Hove, Ditchling
Visiting the Artists Open Houses Christmas Festival is a great way to take the strain out of Christmas shopping and this Christmas the AOH Festival is bigger and better than … Continue reading
Art Show: Century: 100 Modern British Artists ** 23 Oct 2016 – 8 Jan 2017 ** Jerwood Gallery
Curated by writer and lecturer James Russell, this exhibition will bring together one hundred Modern British artists, showcasing a vibrant mix of paintings, sculpture and works on paper selected from … Continue reading
Art Show: Towards Night – Sixty artists explore the nocturnal ** 24 Sep 2016 – 22 Jan 2017 ** Towner Art Gallery
The evening hour too gives us the irresponsibility which darkness and lamplight bestow. We are no longer quite ourselves. – Virginia Woolf, Street Haunting: A London Adventure, 1930 Towards Night is … Continue reading
Art Show: Keith Tyson – Turn Back Now ** 28 Jan – 17 Apr 2017 ** Jerwood Gallery
Jerwood Gallery is delighted to welcome Turner Prize Winner (2002) Keith Tyson to the gallery in January to launch our 2017 exhibition programme. Turn Back Now will feature a selection … Continue reading
Art Show: One Day, Something Happens: Paintings of People ** 15 Oct 2016 – 8 Jan 2017 ** Towner Art Gallery
A National Partners Programme exhibition from the Arts Council Collection, curated by Jennifer Higgie.One Day, Something Happens explores the everyday theatricality of the body. The artists in this exhibition approach … Continue reading
LAST CHANCE TO SEE: Marcus Harvey – Inselaffe ** until 16 Oct 2016 ** Jerwood Gallery
This summer Jerwood welcomes leading British artist and YBA (Young British Artist) Marcus Harvey to the gallery for his largest UK public gallery exhibition to date. Inselaffe, centres around Harvey’s … Continue reading
Art Events: Do You Speak Seagull? ** 23 Nov – 10 Dec 2016 ** ONCA
For November and the weeks around Remembrance Day for Lost Species 2016, ONCA hosts a visual and poetic exploration of communication and translation between species and languages. What can we … Continue reading
Art Show: Paintings by Kate Sherman – Rendlesham ** 5-13 Nov 2016 ** ONCA
This November ONCA is delighted to be hosting Kate Sherman’s solo painting exhibition, Rendlesham. Rendlesham is the culmination of a two-year project, during which the artist has documented the forest and created … Continue reading
Call for Artists: Remembrance Day for Lost Species ** 30 Nov 2016 ** ONCA
Three species are lost to eternity every hour. November 30th is a chance to learn and tell their stories, and to renew commitments to those remaining. At a time of … Continue reading
Art Show: Constant Linear Velocity – Sculptural sound works by Stephen Cornford** 12 Nov – 11 Dec 2016 ** Phoenix Brighton
The Record Player Orchestra Breathing Space Graham Dunning Presented … Continue reading
Art Show: Patrick O’Donnell – Retreating Light ** 12 Nov – 11 Dec 2016 ** Phoenix Brighton
Patrick O’Donnell, ‘Losing You’ Patrick O’Donnell, ‘Homage to Albers’ From November 2016 to June 2017, the SOUTH GALLERY is hosting a series of three exhibitions showcasing the work of … Continue reading
Brighton Photo Fringe 2016 ** 1-31 Oct 2016 ** Brighton and Hove
Brighton Photo Fringe 2016 is a free city-wide open-access festival of new photography. There is a packed programme of exhibitions, talks, screenings, workshops, tours and parties. Join to explore the … Continue reading
Art events and Talks ** Oct-Nov 2016 ** Fabrica
Film Extra: Both Sides Now 3 Thursday 6 October, doors & bar 7pm, event starts 7.30pm Presented in partnership with videoclub Both Sides Now 3 – Final Frontiers brings together … Continue reading
Art Show: Ewen Spencer – Kick over the statues ** 30 Sep – 27 Nov 2016 **- Fabrica
A Fabrica and Photoworks co-commission. Ewen Spencer’s celebrated and spontaneous images of youth and music culture in his native UK and around the world, have kept him in demand with … Continue reading
