Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Art Events: creative workshops ** Jan-Feb 2022 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Workshop Rooms Make Your Own Bug Hotel Workshop Saturday 22 January 11.00 – 13.00 Workshop Rooms Create Patterns with Magnets Workshop Saturday 12 February 11.00 – 13.00 Workshop Rooms Leap … Continue reading

January 3, 2022 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Small Towns – Perdita Sinclair ** 15 Jan – 20 Feb 2022 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Small Towns is an exploration of life cycles within confined spaces. The work is inspired by the geographical restraints that we have lived with which paradoxically turbo charge the mind … Continue reading

January 3, 2022 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Undercurrents – Louise McCurdy and Steve Geliot ** 15 Jan – 20 Feb 2022 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

The wild secrets of Brighton’s murmurations. Louise McCurdy and Steve Geliot have been observing and recording the starling murmurations in Brighton every winter. The intense life and death drama, which … Continue reading

January 3, 2022 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Luella Martin ** 13 Nov 2021 – 2 Jan 2022 ** Window Gallery, Phoenix Brighton

As part of PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print, studio artist Luella Martin presents a series of her solar plate etchings in the Window Gallery. Solar plate etching is an eco-friendly, modern … Continue reading

December 3, 2021 · Leave a comment

Press+Play Festival of Print ** 13 Nov – 19 Dec 2021 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

A five-week celebration of contemporary printmaking featuring an exhibition of new and established printmakers, as well as supporting workshops, talks and table top fair. Festivities include taster courses with opportunities … Continue reading

November 28, 2021 · Leave a comment

2 Metre Conversations ** 3-31 Oct 2020 ** Phoenix Art Space / online

Artist Katy Beinart and filmmaker John Edwards were commissioned by Phoenix Art Space in collaboration with the University of Brighton’s Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and Brighton and Hove City … Continue reading

October 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

Art Workshops: Phoenix Art Space / Online ** currently running

Studio artist Perdita Sinclair has created a series of drawings of imagined creatures for families to download, print out and colour in at home. Share your colourful creations with us … Continue reading

October 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: Denise Felkin – Mum’s Not the Word ** 3 Oct – 1 Nov 2020 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Mum’s Not the Word is a collection of photographic images depicting women who do not have children and their reflections on what this means to them as individuals. Raising questions … Continue reading

October 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: Photo Fringe 2020 – Collectives Hub ** 3-31 Oct 2020 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Now in its ninth edition, Photo Fringe presents a month of selected and self-curated photography exhibitions (staged within Covid-19 guidelines) in cafés, shops, galleries and outdoor venues across and beyond … Continue reading

October 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

ART SHOW: Gallery DODO – Unrequited Like ** 3-31 Oct 2020 ** Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Phoenix Art Space: With social distancing, our abilities and means of ‘keeping in touch’ have never been less tactile. Now more than ever, we are removed from real life and … Continue reading

October 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

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

February 18, 2020 · Leave a comment

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

September 7, 2017 · Leave a comment

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

May 19, 2017 · Leave a comment

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

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Brighton Photo Biennial 2016: Beyond the Bias – Reshaping Image ** Oct 2016 ** Brighton

  Brighton Photo Biennial is the UK’s leading curated photography festival and promotes new thinking around photography through a commissioned programme of events and exhibitions. Beyond The Bias – Reshaping … Continue reading

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

OPEN STUDIOS 2016 ** 6-8 May 2016 ** Phoenix Brighton

1 WEEKEND, 1 LOCATION, 120 ARTISTS! 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

February 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show and Events: Press & Release 2016 ** 30 Apr – 12 Jun 2016 ** Phoenix Brighton

Press & Release 2016: Technology and the Evolution of the Artist’s Book. Building upon Phoenix Brighton’s reputation for presenting unique and highly acclaimed exhibitions of artists’ books, we present an ambitious … Continue reading

January 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

ART JUNKY 2016 ** 26-27 Mar 2016 ** Phoenix Brighton

Art Junkie is back on home turf at Phoenix Brighton! Famed for its combination of quirky jumble sale culture and local artistic talent, Art Junky showcases over 40 stalls of … Continue reading

January 30, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sussex Book Arts Collective ** Sat 20 Sep 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

Sussex Book Arts Collective is a group for book artists, altered book artists, zine makers, letterpress printers, binders, academics and paper-related artists, and anyone else interested. Extreme joy – Jackie … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

A special opportunity to meet the artists in their studios when the region’s largest studio organization opens its doors to the public.   Phoenix Brighton Open Studios Sat 8 Nov … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

  A3 showcases the work of artists who have studios at Phoenix Brighton. Characterized by the diversity of their practices, our studio members work in a wide range of media … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Painting with Light: Video Sculptures ** 6-10 Dec 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

    Alex May’s practice artistically explores the boundary between physical and digital by making works that fuse sculpture and digital video projection to create immersive and experiential narrative experiences … Continue reading

September 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

BPF 2014: Assembly – Anthony Luvera ** 6-27 Sep 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

  Assembly is a solo exhibition by Anthony Luvera who has been working with homeless people living in Brighton & Hove to create photographs and sound recordings. It will include … Continue reading

September 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition and Events: The New Sublime ** 6-27 Sep 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

Curated by the Fortunecats, The New Sublime is an exhibition and series of discussions exploring the new ways in which artists who use digital technology are engaging with the viewer’s … Continue reading

August 6, 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

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

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