Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Art Exhibition: Spellbound ** 10-20 May 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

  Art5 Gallery is pleased to present ‘Spellbound’, an exciting new exhibition showcasing the work of three exceptional artists: Antonio Russo, Claire Wiltsher, and Natalie Rymer. As part of the … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Modern British and Beyond ** 11 May – 16 Jun 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

A mixed exhibition of work from some of the most recognisable 20th century British artists alongside some contemporary counterparts. Modern British Artists include:  Sandra Blow, Breon O’Casey, Mary Fedden, Sir … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Verbatim by Ansel Krut at Jerwood Gallery in Hastings. 3 May – 9 July 2014. PREVIEW – works rarely seen in public – bright cheeriness conceals dark humour and innuendo

Verbatim, a collection of paintings by Ansel Krut, opens today 3 May 2014 at Jerwood Gallery in Hastings, in time for the town’s Mayday celebrations this weekend. Fresh, joyful colours and deceptively tranquil subjects lend … Continue reading

May 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: ANSEL KRUT VERBATIM ** 3 May – 9 Jul 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

    This exhibition will bring together a series of largely unseen paintings by Ansel Krut (b.1959) in what will be the most significant exhibition of Krut’s work to date. … Continue reading

May 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Susan Evans – paintings ** 5-18 May 2014 ** Gallery40, Brighton

    Susan Evans paintings at Gallery40   Opening hours: 11.00-18.00 From Monday May 5th – Sunday May 18th (closed on Monday 12th)   Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road, North Laine … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sci-Fi Art: BOB LAYZELL Retrospective ** 2-10 May 2014 ** Dynamite Gallery, Brighton

For all you lovers of Sci-Fi, Dynamite Gallery has a treat in store for you! From the 2nd – 10th May, Bob Layzell, the incredible cover artist of so many … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art talk: Artist Story – Nick Sayers ** 24 Apr 2014 ** Fabrica

Nick Sayers is a maker and graphic designer based in Hove. He makes polyhedral artworks and functional items from reused or repurposed materials as part of his ongoing Spheres project. … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: SNAPSHOT – Group Show ** 2 May – 1 Jun 2014 ** Ink_d, Brighton

Snapshot is about the next generation of street artists. Featuring a selection of the best of the new style of street artists finding their way onto the scene. Art so … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Call for Artists ** deadline 18 May 2014 ** ONCA

    Via Call for Artists | ONCA.

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

SAVE THE ONCA GALLERY! ** 10 days to go

Support the fundraising campaign and save the ONCA Gallery – the only inner-city gallery and performance space in the UK for art and ecology. ONCA needs your help to keep … Continue reading

April 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event for young people: Making Inflatables – Nick Sayers ** 17 Apr 2014 ** Fabrica

Nick Sayers will be leading two work shops focused around the themes of the current exhibition. Nick Sayers repurposes the most mundane of objects such as water bottles, used cable … Continue reading

April 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Healing War Through Art ** 16 Apr – 9 May 2014 ** University of Brighton Gallery

This exhibition is about the Brighton Pavilion Hospital for Limbless Soldiers where, from 1916-1919, over 6,000 men were admitted for treatment, recuperation and retraining. It includes images and text from … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Capital Collection ** April 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

          Work exhibited by Cameron Contemporary at 3 major London Art Fairs, Spring 2014 Artists include: Faye Anderson Claire Beattie Leo Blamire Matthew Draper Jenny Mason … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artist Opportunities: Collidescope ** deadline 7 Apr 2014 ** Brighton Dome

Brighton Festival in Focus: Calling artists and creators across the art forms Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is pleased to announce Collidescope, a pilot engagement project for mid-development artists and … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artists Welcome: First Fridays ** 4 Apr 2014 ** Brighton Dome

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

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition and events: Happy Planet DoodleFest ** 2-4 May 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Curated by Roy Peterson, Tamara Fletcher, and Mike Wolff, Happy Planet DoodleFest is a registered exhibition of Brighton Festival Fringe exploring the theme of happiness via the art of doodling. … Continue reading

March 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Junky 13 ** 5-6 Apr 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

Art Junky is the indoor market that combines our love for quirky jumble sale culture with local artistic talent, showcasing over 50 stalls of unique and affordable items, including art, … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: May Everett – Departures ** 15-20 Apr 2014 ** Gallery40

15-20 April 2014 Private View 15 April 5.30-7.30 Open daily 11am – 6pm   Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road, North Laine Brighton UK BN1 4AQ +44-1273-691511    via http://gallery40.co.uk/index.html  

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artist Talk – Jacob Dahlgren ** 5 Apr 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

On Balance brings together two works by Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren, which have been completely reconfigured for Fabrica’s unique space. With reference to past projects and working methods, Jacob Dahlgren … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Spring Exhibition ** Mar-Apr 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

Art5’s annual Spring Exhibition is now underway, with beautifully uplifting new work by the resident artists. Bold florals, bright abstracts and stunning woodland scenes are the perfect way to celebrate … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Textile Texts – Talk & Book launch ** 22 Mar 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Learn more about these woven miniatures of Buddhist art with collector Ralph Isaacs. Followed by the launch of Ralph’s new book, Sazigyo—Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes. … Continue reading

March 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Hello Cheeky – Hattie Stewart ** 28 Mar – 26 Apr 2014 ** No Walls Gallery, Brighton

The second show at the new No Walls Gallery at Church Street is Hello Cheeky, the first solo show by Hattie Stewart. ‘Hello Cheeky’ is a fun, playful phrase concocted … Continue reading

March 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art workshop: Picturing Plastic ** 30 Mar 2014 ** ONCA

  The ONCA Gallery 14 St George’s Place Brighton BN1 4GB tel.01273 958291   The workshop is part of INorganic exhibition at ONCA (21-30 March 2014). For more information about … Continue reading

March 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: ‘Palatable’ by Solange Leon ** 5-30 Apr 2014 ** Naked Eye Gallery

In her first solo show at Naked Eye, Leon presents her work exploring the philosophy of food and consumption. She focuses largely upon aesthetically beautiful game animals, depicting her subjects … Continue reading

March 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition Review: WhaleFest at ONCA, Brighton

07/03/14 Review and photographs by Scarlett Pares Landells. ONCA (One Network for Conservation and the Arts) and Darren Rees have teamed up to present a marine-inspired exhibition in support of … Continue reading

March 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Raumzeichnung (reflection) – Monika Grzymala ** 5 Jul – 25 Aug 2014 ** Fabrica

Berlin-based artist Monika Grzymala is known for her intricate, dynamic and impactful installations and she will be creating a new piece for Fabrica for summer 2014. The exhibition will be … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Naked and the Nude show extended until 22 Mar 2014 ** The Warehouse Gallery, Brighton

Due to popular demand – The Naked & the Nude show has been extended until March 22nd. Opening times: 11.00am to 5.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. For more information about The Naked … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition Review: SUSSEX – Land, City and Sea ** 8 Mar 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

My creative instincts were stimulated by today’s exhibition opening at Cameron Contemporary Art in Hove, entitled “Sussex – Land, City and Sea”. The work on show conveys a sense of … Continue reading

March 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

WhaleFest Exhibition at ONCA – photo review

We were delighted with ONCA’s exhibition in support of the Whalefest convention being held in Brighton later this month. We expected paintings of sea creatures, but were surprised with the … Continue reading

March 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artists welcome: First Fridays ** 7 Mar 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

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Jacob Dahlgren – On Balance ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren has created two interactive works that celebrate the aesthetic of the mass-produced object. Heaven is a Place on Earth and The Wonderful World of Abstraction use … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: The Monopoly of Legitimate Use ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Lighthouse

This unique new project making a point of connection with the subject explored in Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The British Library. Notions of migration, cultural identity, displacement and their relevance to … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Yinka Shonibare MBE – The British Library ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Brighton Museum

As the lead artist for this year’s HOUSE, Yinka Shonibare MBE’s new sculptural installation explores the impact of immigration on all aspects of British culture and considers notions of territory … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Zimoun – Sound in Motion ** 3-25 May 2014 ** University of Brighton Gallery

Harnessing sound and space in works of minimalist power, the Swiss artist Zimoun explores the rhythm, flow and interaction between architectural spaces, commonplace objects and mechanical systems. In this major … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Kathy Hinde – Tipping Point Live ** 20 May 2014 ** Brighton Dome

Sound and water form the focus of this unique audio-visual installation, in which the composer and visual artist Kathy Hinde explores how sound behaves in conjunction with vessels of water. … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Phillip Hall-Patch – Salt Field ** 3-25 May 2014 ** The Brighton Waste House, University of Brighton

This unique new project making a point of connection with the subject explored in Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The British Library. Notions of migration, cultural identity, displacement and their relevance to … Continue reading

March 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Call for applications: Guiding Lights ** deadline 31 Mar 2014 ** Lighthouse, Brighton

First launched in 2006, Guiding Lights is the UK film industry’s leading mentoring programme. We are now accepting applications for Guiding Lights 2014, and will select a group of talented … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Dan Johnson Collagist ** 5-21 Apr 2014 ** Art Schism, Brighton

Dan Johnson Collagist 5-21 April 2014 Private View: Saturday 5 April 2014, 5-10pm Art Schism 87 Gloucester Road Brighton UK BN1 4AP +44-786-3364314 Mon-Fri 12-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm Via … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: On Balance ** 5 Apr – 26 May 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

On Balance is a co-commission with Brighton Festival 2014. The exhibition brings together two works by Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren, which have been completely re-configured for Fabrica’s unique space. Heaven … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

OBJECT OR INDIVIDUAL (Linked to exhibition Local Name: Unknown…Gypsies?) ** 24 May 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

OBJECT OR INDIVIDUAL: A symposium on the representation of minority groups The title of the exhibition — ‘Local Name Unknown…Gypsies? — was taken from a label accompanying Romany artifacts in … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: BE YOURSELF (Linked to exhibition Local Name: Unknown…Gypsies?) ** 15 May 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

A fun and celebratory evening of performance and discussion centering around the significance of outward appearance to our perception of ourselves and others. Drawing upon themes within the exhibition, Delaine … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Open Forum ** 12 Apr 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton & Fabrica

The aim of Open Forum 2014 is to allow Matt Roberts Arts to use our experience to provide advice to artists in regions where the commercial sector is developing and … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Depth Wish ** 25 Oct – 14 Dec 2014 (tbc) ** Phoenix Brighton

In this newly commissioned exhibition curator and artist Kim L Pace will explore our relationship with the sea from a fantastical perspective. Replete with anecdote and speculation, stories around the … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sell your art at Art Junky 13 ** Phoenix Brighton

An indoor market famed for its combination of quirky jumble sale culture and local artistic talent, Art Junky showcases over 50 stalls of unique and affordable art, beautiful crafts, fashion, … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: INorganic – Group Exhibition ** 21-30 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 28, 2014 · 1 Comment

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

WhaleFest is a not-for-profit event, which raises funds for the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA), the only global partnership of organisations working for whales and dolphins. With Jean-Michel Cousteau as Honorary … Continue reading

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Review: Subversive Design at Brighton Museum – re-appropriation, satire and sexual taboo to inspire and entertain (warning – this show asks “who killed Bambi” and challenges gender stereotypes)

The Subversive Design exhibition at Brighton and Hove Museum is a stimulating sampling of design which challenges the status quo. The show spans the homo-eroticism of early punk  T shirts, contemporary views … Continue reading

February 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Group Show – Signs of Light ** 20 Mar – 20 Apr 2014 ** Ink_d, Brighton

Signs of Light brings together a dazzling collection of artists working in neon and light. Andy Doig, Carne Griffiths, Dan Baldwin, Grande Dame, Mike Ballard, Magnus Gjoen and Tina Keane. … Continue reading

February 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: SUSSEX – Land, City and Sea ** 8-31 Mar 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

Artists exhibiting include: Judith Bridgland Mark Johnston Maria Kuipers Solange Leon Natalie Martin Viv Richards and Nick Schlee Private View: Saturday 8th March 2014 from 2-5pm Exhibition continues until the … Continue reading

February 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Photography Exhibition – Brighton & Hove Camera Club ** 24 Mar – 3 Apr 2014 ** Brighton Dome

We all remember and we all love remembering. The school trip, holidays with Gran, seeing the best band in the universe. In the year when remembrance has a special significance … Continue reading

February 26, 2014 · Leave a comment