Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Art Event: Going Out – Sharon Haward ** 20 Feb 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Sharon Haward will present work in progress made during her short residency at Fabrica and the evening will provide an opportunity to talk about the challenges and opportunities for artists … Continue reading

February 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

New Street Art – Albert Pub Brighton – ICONS art exhibition of dead Rock Stars ** 22 Feb – 5 mar 2014 ** Art Schism, Brighton

Last summer, Sinna One and REQ repainted the whole side of The Prince Albert pub in Brighton with 30 portraits of dead rock stars. This is a celebration of the … Continue reading

February 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Mobility of Line/Utility of Line – Exhibition and book launch ** 8 Mar – 9 Apr 2014 ** University of Brighton – Faculty of Arts

John Andrews, Duncan Bullen, Nat Chard, George Hardie, Antoni Malinowski, Jeffrey P. Turko, Ivana Wingham and The Drawing Research Interest Group (DRIG). Line is the constitutive moment of every drawing … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Chris and Steve Rocks ** 13 Mar 2014 ** Artique Gallery, Brighton

Come and meet a phenomenal artistic partnership. These twin brothers create their monumental works together on a single canvas, so every composition represents a full and equal collaboration between them. … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Yvonne Coomber Solo Show ** 8-16 Mar 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

Art5 Gallery announces Yvonne Coomber’s first ever solo show in Sussex, exhibiting a brand new collection of her vibrant signature florals, as well as exclusively unveiling an exciting new style. … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Drawing Circus: BODY PROJECT ** 25 Feb 2014 ** The Old Market, Brighton

This month The Drawing Circus takes an unusual tack, exploring the distortions of the human body in our themed life drawing event ‘The Drawing circa: Body Project’. Four nude and … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Brighton Tattoo Convention ** 15-16 Feb 2014 ** Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel

The 7th Brighton Tattoo Convention will be running 15th/16th February 2014, at Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel the south of England’s largest residential conference centre right in the heart of the … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Naked and The Nude exhibition at The Warehouse Gallery – 14 Feb 2014 opening review

A frank exhibition of paintings, photography and sculpture opened tonight at Brighton’s Warehouse Gallery. Art on show included work by George Keetley, Stan Keetley, Jamie McCartney, Req, Ruhan van Vuuren, … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Valentine’s Party at Art Schism 14 February 2014

Art Schism, Brighton’s cooperative gallery with strong roots in street art, hosted a Valentine’s party last night that gave Sussex Artbeat a chance to catch up with the latest art … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

New Street Art at Brighton’s Albert Pub – ICONS art exhibition ** 22 Feb – 5 mar 2014 ** Art Schism, Brighton

An art exhibition by Req and Sinna One Exhibition: 22 February – 5 March 2014 Private view and mural launch party 21 February 5-8pm at Art Schism, 8pm-close at Prince … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Culture and Design: A Vision of China – Talk by Professor Jan Staël von Holstein ** 20 Feb 2014 ** University of Brighton – Faculty of Arts

Professor Jan Staël von Holstein presents a discussion of contemporary Chinese culture, examining the differences between East and West and how such contrasts relate to design thinking. Professor Jan Staël … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Call for submissions ** deadline 21 Feb 2014 ** Pop-Up Brighton project for Brighton Digital Festival

Call for submissions for video artists and animators now open. Free to submit to be part of a sell-out show at Brighton Dome. Looking for video artists within any discipline … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Call for Artists : 100 (trees) exhibition ** deadline 31 Mar 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Call for 100 artworks 20x20cm on the subject of trees…. via http://onca.org.uk/get-involved/callforartists/

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Group Show FANFARE ** 7 Feb – 9 Mar 2014 ** Ink_d, Brighton

With the first show in 2014, Ink_d is ringing in the changes with a new look gallery and a ton of fresh work. Gallery would also like to introduce to … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Alexa Clarke Kent – 365 Photography Exhibition ** 7-15 Mar 2014 ** Gallery40, Brighton

365 Photography Exhibition by Alexa Clarke Kent 7-15 March 2014 Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road, North Laine Brighton UK BN1 4AQ +44-1273-691511 via http://gallery40.co.uk/coming-up.html  

February 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Betsy Greer on Craftivism ** 25 February 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Ever wonder when to stay with an idea or when to let it go? When to dig in and when to walk away in regards to your creativity? In 2001, … Continue reading

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‘Dodge the Shredder’ workshop – getting funds for art ** 25 February 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Dodge the Shredder is a combination of peer critique forum, funding strategy and proposal writing workshop for artists developing or planning funding applications in the near future, designed to help … Continue reading

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Painter to Painter: Discussion Event ** 15 Feb 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

To accompany the ’20 Painters’ exhibition at Phoenix Brighton (8 Feb – 30 Mar) Peter Ashton Jones, co-founder of Turps Banana magazine and art historian Peter Seddon lead a discussion … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Art Consultant ** Cloud Gallery, Brighton

NOW RECRUITING Art Consultant – Vacancy at Cloud Gallery in Brighton For more details visit http://www.cloudgalleryfineart.co.uk/index.php?location=events

February 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Cloud Gallery, Brighton

Contemporary Fine Art specialists – Cloud Gallery represents some of the Country’s leading award winning Artists offering Original Paintings, Exclusive Limited Editions, and bespoke commissions. Many of the Artists are … Continue reading

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INorganic: Group Art Exhibition ** start 21 Mar 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Plastic is a part of our culture. We use it and we throw it away. And then it comes back. It is in the flow of the rivers, the swells … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

First Fridays – ARTISTS WELCOME ** 7 Feb 2014 ** Brighton Dome

On the first Friday of each month Brighton Dome welcomes artists in all disciplines to our Studio Bar to meet and share ideas. Each event features a special guest from … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Naked and the Nude FULL PROGRAMME ** 15 Feb – 8 Mar 2014 ** The Warehouse Gallery, Brighton

The Naked and the Nude, a daring and provocative journey into art exploring all things naked. The Warehouse Gallery will be exhibiting 6 talented artists and showcasing beautiful and exciting … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

Call for entries ** Brighton Art Fair ** deadline 31st Mar 2014

Brighton Art Fair has, for over ten years, been bringing 100 of the brightest and best contemporary visual artists from Sussex and around the country to exhibit at the Brighton … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

No Walls Gallery – NEW GALLERY OPENING ** 28 Feb 2014

No Walls is an independent gallery based in Brighton, UK. Aiming to challenge the conventional view of a contemporary art gallery and firmly believing that art should be accessible to … Continue reading

February 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: The Megamunden Show / New Gallery Opening ** 28 Feb – 22 Mar 2014 ** No Walls Gallery, Brighton

The show marks the opening of No Walls Gallery new building on Church Street, whilst acting as the perfect follow up to the worldwide success of Megamunden‘s ‘The Tattoo Colouring … Continue reading

February 1, 2014 · 1 Comment

HEADROOM – 2nd year students’ show ** 8-13 Feb 2014 ** University of Brighton – Faculty of Arts

Students from Photography, Moving Image and Sculpture are exhibiting and performing their work as part of the 2nd year Faculty of Art exhibitions. Headroom represents the ever-changing collaborative energy related … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: WhaleFest ** 1-16 Mar 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

A cetacean-filled exhibition in association with WhaleFest, the world’s largest festival about whales, dolphins and marine life. Featuring: Tom Ashworth Paul Bartlett Adam Binder David Bennett Keith Brockie Anita Bruce … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · 2 Comments

Ronnie Wood Exhibition ** 15 Feb – 6 Apr 2014 ** Castle Fine Art Gallery, Brighton

Enjoy an exhibition of artwork by rock icon Ronnie Wood. Comprising original works of art, hand-written song lyrics and hand-painted guitars used by Wood, the Raw Instinct exhibition provides a … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Valentine 2014 Exhibition ** 1-15 Feb 2014 ** Art5 Gallery

The exhibition showcases an exciting new collection by the resident artists, capturing the essence and mood of romance with dreamy textured seascapes, vibrant abstracts in warming tones and enchanting floral … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition ** 7-17 Feb 2014 ** Art Schism, Brighton

Love is in the air and it’s so intoxicating that it is affecting our brains! On the 7th of February Art Schism artists shall be giving you all, our valentines, … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · 1 Comment

Review: “Edition” exhibition at Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove, 25 Jan 2014

25 Jan 2014. Sussex Artbeat visited the private view at Cameron Contemporary Art in Hove. We review the new show of limited edition prints, set among sculpture and 3D work. … Continue reading

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Review: Cave Painting at Fabrica with Tom Allen – Reflecting the collective unconsciousness of the local community

24-01-14. Pictured: artist Thomas Allen working on his ‘cave painting’ at Fabrica’s  space in Brighton tonight, with two hours to go before he plans to finish the creation. Thomas has … Continue reading

January 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

American Odyssey – photography exhibition ** Private View 24 Jan 2014 ** One Eyed Jacks Gallery

American Odyssey is the next photography show to take place at One Eyed Jacks, featuring the work of American photographer Ari Gabel, Canadian Thomas Gardiner and Brighton’s own Jack Latham. … Continue reading

January 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Stories From The Front Line – Brighton Science Festival ** 14 Feb – 31 Mar 2014 ** Jubilee Square, Jubilee Street, Brighton

SICK! presents four medical stories from the lives of doctors and patients living and working in Brighton & Hove. Four comic book artists have been invited to work with one … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Plans for i360 tower on Brighton’s beach front “back on track” with funding help from City Council (From The Argus)

18 Jan 2014. Brighton’s city council will help fund the i360 – a £38 million, high tech, 139-metre tower on the city’s beachfront – after the developers’ own funding fell … Continue reading

January 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

From Downs to Sea: A Slice of Life ** 5 Apr – 15 Jun 2014 ** Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

  ‘We were given the opportunity to work with Brighton Museum to choose art work from the Arts Council Collection for an exhibition. We found many works that spoke to … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Brighton Beach in the English cultural imagination ** 11 Feb 2014 ** Royal Pavilion, Brighton

Art and cultural historian Dr Lara Perry takes a tour of Brighton Beach in art, print and film from the last 200 years, since Turner’s time here. Tuesday 11 February … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Peace Paper Day ** 20 Feb 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

FREE drop-in workshop with Drew Matott and Margaret Mahan. Suitable for all ages. Short presentations at 11 am and 1.30 pm Presented by Phoenix Brighton as part of the Brighton … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Gallery40

                    Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road, North Laine Brighton UK BN1 4AQ +44-1273-691511 gallery40.co.uk‎ A 2 floor exhibition space in the heart … Continue reading

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KULTUUUR 4 ** 7 Feb 2014 ** Gallery40, Brighton

Our immediate environment tells the story of where we have got to now. Artists can create something beautiful out of anything. Curated by Nick Jones. Artists: Cedric Christie, Pascal Rousson, … Continue reading

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Registration for the Brighton and Hove’s Artists Open Houses Festival in May 2014 NOW OPEN ** deadline 5 Feb 2014 ** Brighton and Hove

AOH for Artists Are you an artist and want to get involved in Artists Open Houses? Find out how to open your house or how to exhibit your work as … Continue reading

January 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

20 Painters Exhibition ** 8 Feb – 30 Mar 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

   20 Painters celebrates the strength and vibrancy of contemporary painting in the South East region today. Responding to an open submission call to artists based in Sussex, Kent and … Continue reading

January 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lighthouse BFI SHORTS NOMINATED FOR 2014 BAFTAs ** Lighthouse, Brighton

08 January 2014 Lighthouse is thrilled to announce that three of their BFI Shorts have been nominated for this year\’s BAFTA Awards. Three out of the five short films nominated … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

PARADE students show ** 21-27 Jan 2014 ** University of Brighton – Faculty of Arts

PARADE Exhibition of work by 2nd year students’ work Private View: 20 January. Exhibition: 21st Jan 2014 – 27th Jan 2014 Free admission to the public Opening hours: Mon – … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

Artistic Director Opportunity ** deadline 20 Jan 2014 ** Lighthouse, Brighton

Lighthouse is seeking a new Artistic Director to play a key role in shaping the future of their forward thinking digital culture agency at a time of significant growth. Following … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Wintersale 2014 ** start January 2014 ** Art5 Gallery

Art5 Gallery is launching Winter Sale 2014. A range of beautiful paintings by their popular artists are now available with incredible reductions, ranging from 20% to a massive 50% off! … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art sale ** 13-31 Jan 2014 ** Ink_d

January sale at Ink_d starts in the gallery on the 13th with loads of special offers; 10% off EVERYTHING not already marked down 20% off framing up to 50% off … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Fire in the Cabin Exhibition – Nic De Jesus ** 13-26 Jan 2014 ** Gallery40

‘Fire in the Cabin’ is an exhibition of photographs by Nic De Jesus set alongside the creative practice of his subjects, the team behind Draw and The Drawing Circus. The … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

INorganic : Full Circle – art installation ** 10 Jan – 9 Feb 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Are you snowed under with waste..? Beauty can be found in unexpected places; something that’s been rejected, for example. By reinventing unwanted ephemera from our lives we can give the … Continue reading

January 4, 2014 · Leave a comment