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Cass Art opens shop in Brighton, promises to help develop local art community and announces art materials give-aways and discounts

26 February 2016. Cass Art, a major national supplier of artist’s materials, opened a new shop in Brighton yesterday, and said they would help develop the local art community by … Continue reading

February 26, 2016 · 1 Comment

Art Show: POLYPHONY ** 26-28 Feb 2016 ** Gallery 40

An exhibition of photography at Gallery 40. Artists involved: Jacob Clayton, Jack Fleming, Bayram Gozlugo, Rosie Mackay, Joe Pettet-Smith, Angelika Siemie Source: (2) POLYPHONY

February 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

Callout for East Sussex Artists ** Brighthelm Centre, Brighton

The Brighthelm centre is looking for artists willing to display their work as part of our international women’s week exhibition. All details are in the attached image. We look forwards … Continue reading

February 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

Wire Sculptor needed ** Brighton

My name is Violetta Liszka and I am a photographer currently studying at the University of Brighton. I am looking for a wire sculptor, who could help me to create … Continue reading

February 22, 2016 · 2 Comments

Video: Ian Hodgson talks about technique (and Blackstar) at Naked Eye 13 February 2016

Brighton artist Ian Hodgson speaks about techniques he uses to create amazing graphite drawings of people, things and spirit – and Bowie’s Blackstar. Russell Honeyman made this interview at the … Continue reading

February 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

New Art Shop opening ** 20 Feb 2016 ** Cass Art Brighton

Cass Art, the UK’s leading independent art supplies retailer, will open its doors in Brighton this month. The new store is on Market Street in the historic Lanes, a magnet … Continue reading

February 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

‘Untangled’ Art on show and auction ** Brighton and Hove, ebay

  Ghost gear refers to any fishing equipment or fishing-related litter that has been abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded; also referred to as ‘derelict fishing gear’ and/or ‘fishing litter’ (Global … Continue reading

February 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

Artist Studio for Rent ** Hove

Great work space opposite Hove Lagoon. A double garage shared with other artist . The space available is half ( 10 foot x 10 foot) wall space with work bench … Continue reading

February 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Brighton Festival Artist Development ** deadline 4 Mar 2016 ** Brighton Festival, Collidescope

    Brighton Festival’s artists’ development residency, Collidescope, enables a group of mid-development artists and creators to intensively engage with the Brighton Festival by attending a wide range of shows and … Continue reading

February 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Project Development Assistant ** deadline 26 Feb 2016 ** always possible, Brighton

always possible is a new catalyst agency, developing innovative products, projects and services in education, the arts, the charity sector and with creative start-ups. We work with clients across the … Continue reading

February 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: UNDER 500 ** 27 Feb – 22 Mar 2016 ** Cameron Contemporary Art

With prices from as little as £35 and all works under £500 this exhibition offers a great chance to start or grow your collection. Alongside their popular established artists, Cameron … Continue reading

February 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Photoreview: ‘Refrain’ – Ian Hodgson ** Private View at Naked Eye Gallery, 13 Feb 2016

Sussex Artbeat visited Naked Eye Gallery at the opening of Ian Hodgson’s exhibition ‘Refrain’. Here are some photos from the event – but to appreciate the power and all the … Continue reading

February 13, 2016 · 1 Comment

Art Show: Extracurricular – Williams and Fox ** 8-14 Feb 2016 ** Gallery 40, Brighton

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February 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

New Art Shop opening soon in Brighton ** Cass Art, Brighton

  Cass Art Brighton will be OPEN FOR ART soon! Cass Art are thrilled to be opening their first shop by the seaside, in a city with a brilliant and … Continue reading

February 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

LGBTQ Artists WANTED – Celebrating LBGTQ History Month ** Brighthelm Centre, Brighton

Brighthelm Centre, Brighton are currently seeking artists to exhibit at the Brighthelm cafe. Celebrating LGBT History Month, we are looking for artists who are part of or support the LGBT … Continue reading

February 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Senior Press Officer ** deadline 17 Feb 2016 ** Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival

Senior Press OfficerFull-time Fixed Term Contract to end Oct 2016 £18,000-£20,000 per annum pro rata Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is looking to recruit a Senior Press Officer to join … Continue reading

February 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

The Drawing Circus: Star Wars ** 16 Feb 2016 ** The Old Market, Hove

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away… There is a period of change in Brighton. Rebel artists are emerging from their hidden base using drawing to defeat … Continue reading

February 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Key Holder ** deadline 8 Feb 2016 ** Cass Art Store, Brighton

Contributing to the success and smooth running of our Soho store the Key Holder will have responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor for … Continue reading

February 4, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Seeds of Change – Julia White and Frances Doherty ** 13 Feb – 5 Mar 2016 ** 35 North, Brighton

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Art Show: ‘Seven Monsters’ -Roland Scriver ** 3-28 Feb 2016 ** Corridor Gallery, Brighton

Corridor Gallery welcomes the unique vision of Artist & Illustrator Roland Scriver and his “Seven Monsters”. Inspired by Folklore from around the world, spanning centuries of storytelling “Seven Monsters” features … Continue reading

February 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: S T R E T C H ** 12-23 Feb 2016 ** University of Brighton Gallery

Containing a myriad of creative, curious and exciting artworks from over eighty arts practitioners, S T R E T C H brings together new works by the University of Brighton’s … Continue reading

February 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art at Brighton Science Festival: Quantum to Cosmological – Travis Hodges ** 27-28 Feb 2016 ** Sallis Benney Theatre, Brighton

Photographer Travis Hodges profiles University of Sussex academics who are solving 
problems in mathematics and physics that will underpin our future economic and social
progress. travishodges.co.uk/ @travishodgesuk Exhibition: Quantum to Cosmological … Continue reading

February 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

Events and Talks at Fabrica ** Feb 2016 ** Fabrica, Brighton

  Fabrica Film Club: Stories of Our Lives Tuesday 16 February, 7pm Presented by FABRICA FILM CLUB and LEGACY FILM Doors & wine bar open 7pm, Event starts 7.30pm. Book online … Continue reading

January 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Animals in the Frame ** 21 Sep 2015 – 31 Mar 2016 ** Hove Museum

Animals both domestic and wild are featured in this exhibition of paintings from the collection of the Royal Pavilion & Museums. In this family friendly exhibition artists have captured aspects … Continue reading

January 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Recording Britain ** 6 Feb – 2 May 2016 ** Towner, Eastbourne

At the outbreak of the Second World War an ambitious scheme was set up to employ artists on the home front to record the changing landscape of Britain. Sir Kenneth … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Shows: 2016 Programme ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

Jerwood Gallery is thrilled to announce the 2016 programme which includes a crowd-sourced John Bratby exhibition, new work from contemporary artist Marcus Harvey, Picasso in the UK, focused explorations of Prunella … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Art from Elsewhere ** 23 Jan – 3 Apr 2016 ** Towner, Eastbourne

 Art from Elsewhere is a major touring exhibition bringing together works that depict different realities of profound global change by some of the most influential international artists working today. Focusing on … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: John Bratby – Everything but the Kitchen Sink including the Kitchen sink ** 30 Jan – 17 Apr 2016 ** Jerwood Gallery

John Bratby was a prolific painter, writer and something of an enfant terrible on the British art scene during the Fifties and Sixties. Born in 1928, he died in his … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Tight Modern Project Manager ** deadline 21 Feb 2016 ** Creative Future, Brighton

Creative Future seeks an experienced event and programme  manager who has excellent budgeting and fundraising skills. The new post of Tight Modern Project Manager is key to the success of … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Jamie Hewlett – The Suggestionists ** 13 Feb – 13 Mar 2016 ** Ink_d

Ink_d gallery are thrilled to announce the forthcoming solo show by Jamie Hewlett (creator of Tank Girl and Gorillaz) Produced over a period of five years, ‘The Suggestionists’ is three … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

From Syria With Love ** 6-9 Feb 2016 ** ONCA

A collection of artwork by Syrian children currently living in a refugee camp in Lebanon. The exhibition features drawings and paintings by Syrian refugee children aged 12-18 currently living in … Continue reading

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: J. Cowland – Three Colours Grey ** 1-7 Feb 2016 ** Gallery 40

Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road – North Laine,  Brighton BN1 4AQ Source: Whats on…

January 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Ian Hodgson – Refrain ** 12-28 Feb 2016 ** Naked Eye Gallery

Ian’s work engages with identity and place exploring the transformative process of journey filtered through memory. The depiction of light in space and on surface plays with the divisions between … Continue reading

January 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show and Events: The New Immortals ** 20 Feb – 20 Mar 2016 ** Phoenix Brighton

20 February – 20 March 2016 Open Weds – Sun 11 am – 5 pm Late openings: 25 February & 17 March until 8 pm Preview: Friday, 19 February, 6 … Continue reading

January 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts News: Artist looking to interview people who have had a near death, spiritual or religious experience ** Brighton

Found on Gumtree: Hello! I am an Brighton based artist working on an interactive installation piece. I am very interested in spiritual or religious experience and I am looking to … Continue reading

January 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Second Year Show ** 12-23 Feb 2016 ** University of Brighton Gallery

12th Feb 2016 – 23rd Feb 2016 Second Year Show University of Brighton, College of Arts and Humanities Grand Parade Brighton BN2 0JY   Source: University Gallery | What’s On … Continue reading

January 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Group Show – Contemporary Art Clearance ** 9 Jan – 7 Feb 2016 ** Ink_d, Brighton

This January ink_d are jumping on the sale bandwagon, but this one will be a genuine ‘pick up an art bargain’ kinda sale. There will be ends of editions and … Continue reading

January 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: EDITION 2016 ** 23 Jan – 22 Feb 2016 ** Cameron Contemporary Art

Edition 2016 features affordable and collectable artists’ screenprints, etchings and editioned work. 23rd January – 22nd February 2016 Cameron Contemporary Art 1 Victoria Grove 2nd Avenue Brighton and Hove BN3 … Continue reading

January 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arts News: Slots available at the new venue for Brighton Fringe ** Brighton

We are a new venue set up in Brighton. We pride ourselves as being the first youth-led Brighton Fringe venue, and we are currently looking for acts and performances to … Continue reading

January 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Shows at Gallery 40 ** Jan – Jun 2016 ** Gallery 40, Brighton

James Cowland 01.02.16 – 07.02.16   Andrew Williams 08.02.16 – 21.02.16   Oliver Dawson 29.02.16 – 13.03.16   Mark Charlton 23.03.16 – 06.04.16   Patrick O’Donnell 02.05.16 – 15.05.16   … Continue reading

January 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

Sculptor wanted to join Artists Open House for May 2016 ** Hove, East Sussex

  I am a mosaic artist planning to open my house during the Artists Open Houses in May 2016. I have a garden flat in Hove, and am looking for … Continue reading

January 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

Registration for the May 2016 AOH Festival open ** 4 Dec 2015 – 1 Feb 2016 ** Brighton and Hove Artists Open Houses

  Registration for the May 2016 AOH Festival is open from 4th December 2015 – 1st February 2016 Early bird rates close on Monday 4th Jan 2016. To see the … Continue reading

December 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Shows at Pallant House ** Nov 2015 – Feb 2016 ** Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

  Michael Petry: A Twist in Time 4th July 2015 — 7th February 2016 expand content Outside In: Step Up Showcase – Celebrating 7 Years of Step Up 29th September … Continue reading

November 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Residencies & opportunities at ONCA, Brighton

* GREENBOX NORTH LAINES COMMUNITY RECYCLING SCHEME: £500 ARTIST COMMISSION Brighton is burning its recycling. The difference between ‘recycling’ and ‘disposal’ may seem obvious, but in fact a vast proportion … Continue reading

November 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Event: SLOW ART DAY ** 9 Apr 2016 ** Worldwide

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Henry David Thoreau Slow Art Day is the global all-volunteer event with a simple mission: help more people discover … Continue reading

September 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Exotic Creatures ** 14 Nov 2015 – 28 Feb 2016 ** Royal Pavilion

This exhibition explores animals in the Royal Collection, menageries and early zoos, and political beasts in the period 1750 to 1850. Discover the fascinating story of the first living giraffe … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Fabrica closed to the public until April 2016

Because of the major works being carried out on Fabrica’s building there won’t be an installation in the gallery space as normal. They will be reopening to the public in … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Photography Show: Pierdom – Photographs of Britain’s piers by Simon Roberts ** 3 Oct 2015 – 21 Feb 2016 ** Brighton Museum

  Can anything sum up British national identity more powerfully than the pleasure pier? For the past two centuries the piers of Britain have traced our relationship with the seaside … Continue reading

September 11, 2015 · Leave a comment