Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Call for Artists/Makers/Musicians: Alternative Christmas Light Swith On – 28 Nov 2015 ** deadline 8 Nov 2015 ** Pop-Up Brighton

Alternative Christmas Light Swith On Run by creatives for creatives This year Pop-Up Brighton will be hosting an alternative event to the Christmas light switch on, as creatives ourselves we feel as … Continue reading

October 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Blooming Marvellous – Fran Doherty ** 17 Oct – 14 Nov 2015 ** 35 North

35 North is delighted to invite you to an exhibition of fine art ceramics by Fran Doherty. Fran’s stunning ceramics are inspired by the flowers and plants she sees all … Continue reading

October 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Communications & Marketing Assistant ** deadline 26 Oct 2015 ** Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne

We are recruiting for a full-time permanent Communications & Marketing Assistant to work in our busy Communications & Marketing team. This is an exciting role for someone with minimum one-year experience working … Continue reading

October 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Temporary Gallery Assistant ** deadline 31 Oct 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

  We are seeking to recruit a team of temporary casual staff to join our Front of House team for a two month period, from 29th November 2015 to 30th … Continue reading

October 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Brighton MA 2015 ** 19-25 Sep 2015 ** University of Brighton, Grand Parade

19 – 25 September 2015 University Gallery Student work from masters level courses in MA Sequential Design/Illustration, MA Arts and Design by Independent Project and MA Photography Source: Brighton MA … Continue reading

September 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: John Napier: Stages, Beyond the Fourth Wall ** 29 Nov 2015 – 31 Jan 2016 ** Towner, Eastbourne

Multi award-winning set and costume designer John Napier brings theatre and art together in a new exhibition, Stages, Beyond the Fourth Wall. Napier’s innovation and distinctive style is responsible for some … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Film London Jarman Award Touring Programme 2015 ** 5-8 Nov 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

See a diverse and thought-provoking programme of artists’ moving image and hear from one of the six shortlisted artists for this year’s Jarman Award: Adam Chodzko, Seamus Harahan, Gail Pickering, … Continue reading

September 15, 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

Phoenix’s Art Junky at the Open Market ** 24 Oct, 28 Nov 2015 ** The Open Market, Brighton

Art Junky is the indoor market that combines our love for quirky jumble sale culture with local artistic talent! We’ll be showcasing a selection of unique and affordable craft, artwork, … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Phoenix Gallery to reopen in 2016 – Ground Floor Refurbishment

The gallery will be closed to the public for the next several months as we prepare and undertake refurbishment work on the gallery and front entrance to the building. Phoenix … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Cream 15 – photographic graduate talent ** 9-30 Oct 2015 ** University of Brighton Gallery

After a hiatus of 2 years, Crane Kalman Brighton Gallery is pleased to return to Brighton audiences with Cream 15, an exhibition featuring a new selection of some of the … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Chalk Gallery at the Towner ** 2-14 Oct 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

Chalk Gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special exhibition of paintings, prints, jewellery, ceramics, sculptures and wood carvings by past and present members, at the Towner Gallery.Chalk is … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Julian Germain – The Future is Ours, Classroom Portraits 2004-2015 ** 10 Oct 2015 – 10 Jan 2016 ** Towner, Eastbourne

Towner is delighted to present the UK Premiere of British photographer and artist Julian Germain’s exhibition, The Future is Ours.The Future is Ours explores the universal themes of school and … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

LAST CHANCE TO SEE: East Sussex Open 2015 ** until 20 Sep 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

East Sussex Open brings together the best artists and makers from across the East Sussex region – from Rye to Eastbourne to Brighton & Hove. With a record number of entries, this … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Photography Show: American Stories – Mark Nelson ** 12 Sep – 10 Oct 2015 ** 35 North, Brighton

  It is a great pleasure to welcome photographer Mark Nelson to 35 North Contemporary Fine Art this September. Mark’s exhibition of highly evocative images is drawn from his 25 … Continue reading

August 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

First Mondays ** 6 Jul 2015 ** Phoenix, Brighton

Talks by Mandy Lee Jandrell and Reinis Lismanis  Please join us on our second free First Monday event. Come along to this informal gathering and find out the latest Photo … Continue reading

June 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Kim L Pace – Works on Paper ** 12-14 Jun 2015 ** Phoenix Brighton

        Phoenix Brighton and Sussex Book Arts Collective present a special exhibition event ‘Kim L Pace – works on paper’. British artist Kim L Pace conjures beguiling … Continue reading

June 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

PHOTO FRINGE FIRST MONDAYS ** 1 Jun 2015 ** Phoenix, Brighton

Photo Fringe First Mondays First Monday of every month 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November Phoenix Brighton 6.30pm to 9pm. We’re delighted to announce … Continue reading

May 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events at Phoenix ** Jun-Jul 2015 ** Phoenix Brighton

  Professional Development Monthly meet-ups, presented by BPF and Phoenix These will begin in 1 June 2015. http://photofringe.org https://www.facebook.com/events/14458430090644921     Sussex Book Art Collective Monthly meetings in the Green … Continue reading

May 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Richard Billingham: Panoramic ** 25 Apr – 28 Jun 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

Capturing the British countryside, from the South Downs to the Norfolk Fen and Constable’s Country in the East of England, Richard Bilingham’s photographs expose the rich textures in these landscapes. … Continue reading

May 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Pam Taylor (1929 – 2014) ARBS – A Life in Sculpture ** 6 Jun – 18 Jul 2015 ** 35 North, Brighton

35 North Contemporary Fine Art, in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine, is delighted to present a collection of Pam Taylor’s (ARBS) finely observed and beautifully executed portrait sculptures. From … Continue reading

May 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Fine Art Degree Show 2015 ** 4-12 Jul 2015 ** University of Brighton Gallery

This year, as ever, the course has attracted artists from around the world as well as from throughout the UK with 24 artists showing.The show is as diverse as they … Continue reading

May 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Head of Exhibitions ** deadline 1 Jun 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

Towner is an award winning art gallery, showcasing artists of national and international significance and presenting works from our acclaimed collection. We place learning and a commitment to access at … Continue reading

May 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Arts and Humanities Graduate Show 2015 ** 5-14 Jun 2015 ** University of Brighton, Grand Parade campus

A preview of some highlights from this year’s show For nine days this summer the entire Grand Parade campus will be open to the public – a huge gallery showing … Continue reading

May 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: John Whiting – Two Cities ** May 2015 ** 35 North, Brighton

  Brighton artist John Whiting’s cityscape paintings fall broadly into two categories, the panoramic and the intimate. His Brighton seascapes show a fascination with manmade structures on the edge of … Continue reading

May 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Museums at Night ** 13-16 May 2015 ** Brighton, Eastbourne, Chichester

Museums at Night, which will explode into life from Wednesday 13 – Saturday 16 May 2015 and Friday 30 – Saturday 31 October 2015, is a biannual UK-wide festival which attracts … Continue reading

April 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Development Assistant ** deadline 13 Apr 2015 ** Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

The Development Assistant will be based at Pallant House Gallery and work closely with the Head of Development and other members of the Gallery’s staff.  The Development Assistant will assist by … Continue reading

April 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Intuitive Visions ** 3-31 May 2015 ** Phoenix Brighton

Featuring work by: Aradne, John Ackhurst, Blair McCormick, Jonathan Kenneth William Pettitt, Luc RS, Martin Phillimore, Michelle Roberts, Paul Bellingham and Sally Ward. Curated by Katy Norris, Assistant Curator at … Continue reading

April 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Elements of Architecture ‘Wall of Windows’ ** 9 Mar – 10 Apr 2015 ** University of Brighton Gallery

An exhibition by the Brooking National Architectural Museum. An exhibition which tells the story of British architecture through four centuries of window designs, has opened at the University of Brighton … Continue reading

April 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: The Market ** 26 Mar – 28 Apr 2015 ** University of Brighton

Establishing produce values, principles and narratives through the perspective of high street brands. The Market is an exhibition of work by Level Five 3D Design BA(Hons)/MDes students based on a … Continue reading

April 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Mine, but not yet whole – Lauren Pennycott ** 10-18 Apr 2015 ** 35 North Contemporary Fine Art, Brighton

This month the gallery is delighted to introduce the work of artist Lauren Pennycott who will be exhibiting at 35 North Contemporary Fine Art for two weeks only from Friday … Continue reading

April 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

The New Immortals: Myths and Miracles – Judith Adler ** 12 Mar 2015 ** Phoenix Brighton

  Judith Alder is an artist based in Sussex. She is currently engaged in a research project, The New Immortals, exploring ideas around indefinite lifespan in an age of scientific … Continue reading

March 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Johanna Häiväoja and François Blosseville ** 7 Mar – 3 Apr 2015 ** 35 North Contemporary Fine Art, Brighton

Now based in Dieppe, Johanna and François met at the Beaux Arts in Paris where they were both studying. Finnish born Johanna works in paper, bronze, fibreglass and glass. She … Continue reading

March 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Call for Artists: Work This Space ** Feb – Apr 2015 ** Phoenix Brighton

Phoenix Brighton hosts a series of pop-up activities taking place in the gallery. As part of this scheme, artists will be using the space to experiment with new approaches to … Continue reading

February 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Pop-Up Art Project: FRAMED ** Mar-Apr 2015 ** Brighton

  FRAMED is back this year, bigger and better. FRAMED is a takeover of shop windows to display artwork in them. This year Pop-Up Brighton is planning on doing more … Continue reading

February 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Project: ‘It Is What It Is’ ** from Feb 2015 ** Gloucester Rd, Pop-Up Brighton

A pop up shop changing every week. From every Monday this shop will change hands and house a different project. The opening of a new pop-up shop changing every week … Continue reading

February 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Paintings by Colin Ruffell ** 17 Jan – 28 Feb 2015 ** 35 North, Brighton

Artist Colin Ruffell has created a collection of 19 new paintings and acrylographs focusing on the ever-changing cityscapes that have inspired his work for almost 50 years. Works in the … Continue reading

February 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

35 North Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Brighton

Sharon and John Whiting established 35 North Contemporary Fine Art in September 2014 to promote the work of contemporary artists through a regular programme of exhibitions. 35 North is the … Continue reading

February 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art and Craft Fair: ART JUNKIE ** 28-29 Mar 2015 ** Phoenix Brighton

  Over 50 stalls of Art, Crafts, Activities, Illustration, Gifts, Books, Music, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Vintage, Fashion, Collectibles Cafe, Live DJ’s, Facepainting Art Junky is back! It’s the indoor market that … Continue reading

February 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Second Year Show. Part 2 ** 11-26 Feb 2015 ** University of Brighton Gallery

  Students from Performance and Visual Art, Sculpture and Photography are exhibiting and performing their work as part of the 2nd year College of Arts & Humanities exhibitions. The Second … Continue reading

February 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibitions at Pallant House Gallery ** Dec 2014 – May 2015 ** Pallant House, Chichester

  Current exhibitions at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester. Click the heading to see details of each exhibition.   Emily Young: Four Heads 1st July 2014 — 1st April 2015 … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Ori Gersht ** 7 Feb – 26 Apr 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

    UK-based Israeli artist Ori Gersht will be showing two major moving image works Evaders (2009, from the Towner Collection) and The Forest, (2005) alongside a series of large … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Show: John Virtue: North Sea Paintings and Monotypes ** 17 Jan – 12 Apr 2015 ** Towner, Eastbourne

  The first major exhibition by this distinguished artist to open in London in five years now comes to Eastbourne. In a striking departure from the huge paintings of London … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Show: The Blackmark Awards 2014 ** 6-12 Jan 2015 ** University of Brighton, Sallis Benney Theatre

  Brighton based design studio Blackwood Creative Ltd. working in partnership with University of Brighton and Park Communications Ltd. present The Blackmark Awards. Blackwood and the College of Arts & … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

The Big Brighton Christmas Fair ** 23 Nov 2014 ** University of Brighton – College of Arts and Humanities

    via The Big Brighton Christmas Fair | Nov 2014 | University of Brighton – College of Arts and Humanities.  

November 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

A3 Exhibition and Silent Auction ** until 16 Nov 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

How much would you pay for your favourite artwork? Start to build your collection of contemporary art by taking part in the Phoenix silent auction. Bidding ends at 5pm Sunday … Continue reading

November 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art & Craft Fair – Art Junky ** 22, 23, 29 & 30 Nov 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 artwork, books, … Continue reading

November 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: A3 – Artists at Phoenix Brighton ** 8–16 Nov 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

Phoenix Brighton 8 – 16 November 2014 Open daily 11 am – 5 pm Preview: Friday 7 November, 6 – 8 pm     via A3: Artists at Phoenix Brighton … Continue reading

October 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Phoenix Brighton Open Studios ** 8-9 Nov 2014 **Phoenix Brighton

Coinciding with the A3 exhibition, the Phoenix Brighton Open Studios is a unique opportunity to see what goes on behind the public face of one of the largest artists’ groups … Continue reading

October 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

BPF14 Events at Phoenix Brighton ** October 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

BPF14 Events at Phoenix Brighton All events take place at Phoenix Brighton and are free. 10 – 14 Waterloo Pl. BN2 9NB Legacy Film:Who is Oscar? Sunday 5 October,3 – … Continue reading

October 10, 2014 · Leave a comment