Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Art Event: Hello Sailor! – Keith Vaughan exhibition** 26 Jul 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Start your Pride week by exploring the male figure in Keith Vaughan’s work through tantalising activities including life drawing over 16s only and collage making. See also the display Keith … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: Keith Vaughan gallery tour ** 14 Jun 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Join curator Jenny Lund for a tour of the display Keith Vaughan: A Volatile Medium. Keith Vaughan gallery tour Saturday 14 June 2014, 2.30-3.30pm Brighton Museum, Prints & Drawings Gallery … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Keith Vaughan: A Volatile Medium ** 10 Jun – 9 Nov 2014 ** Brighton Museum

This display explores the British artist Keith Vaughan’s final 15 years of creativity, focusing on his work in gouache, a technique he described as ‘a volatile medium’. The gouaches are … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: SoundScreen ** 4 Sep 2014 ** Brighton Dome

Captivating video art accompanied by exhilarating live music. Pop-Up Brighton return having paired together video artists with bands to produce a visual response to their music. The outcome is an … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Summer Exhibition 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

The annual Summer Exhibition at Art5 is now under way, with a fantastic selection of new work by both new and resident artists filling the gallery with bright abstracts, sparkling … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: 100 ** 19 Jun – 6 Jul 2014 ** ONCA

The exhibition, guest curated by Dan Howard-Birt Curator of artistic programmes at Stour Valley Arts, will feature 100 selected artworks by artists and young people, and will be open just … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: PHILIP HUGHES: COASTLINES ** 03 May- 08 Jun 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

              Spotlight is a new series of one-room revolving displays, offering a range of exciting contemporary art for sale. The Spotlight programme at Jerwood … Continue reading

May 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: Charles Linehan ** 10 & 25 May 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Fabrica and South East Dance have jointly commissioned choreographer Charles Linehan to respond to the exhibition. Charles is embracing the interactive and formal qualities in Jacob Dahlgren’s works. Interested in … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: Bring the Happy ** 10-19 May 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Brighton Festival and Invisible Flock invite you to create a map of happiness in Brighton. This life-affirming project will attempt to create a portrait of people’s lives, taking happy memories … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Edward Weston Collection Exhibition ** 3-18 May 2014 ** Castle Fine Art Galleries, Brighton

Castle Galleries in Brighton invite you to take a look at the new Edward Weston collection. A pioneer in collecting Hollywood glamour photography, Edward Weston has established it as a … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Festival Director, Brighton Digital Festival ** deadline 14 May 2014 ** Brighton

Festival Director, Brighton Digital Festival South East, Brighton. Closes Wednesday 14 May 2014, Paid (£25k-30k), Full time Contact: Rebecca Watkin rebecca@wiredsussex.com Description Festival Director, Brighton Digital Festival 18-month fixed-term contract … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Gallery Director ** deadline 16 May 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Current Vacancies: Gallery Director To shape the future of the ONCA Gallery, the only inner-city art and performance space in the UK dedicated to the changing environment. The successful applicant … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

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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

SAVING ONCA ** 8 days to go

Kickstarter update: Over £3,500 raised, £11,500 and eight days to go! Please RT & help save @ONCAnetwork An amazing space for art & nature. Even a £1 would mean the … Continue reading

April 18, 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

The Warehouse Gallery in Brighton closing down

The Warehouse Gallery wrote: Hi friends of the Warehouse Gallery. We have some very sad news to share this morning. Due to life tending to change course, somewhat uncontrollably, it … 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

Brighton and Hove’s Artists Open Houses ** May 2014 ** Brighton and Hove

The May 2014 Artists Open Houses festival starts on Saturday 3rd May and runs every weekend thoughout May. Pick up an AOH brochure from 11th April – or look out … Continue reading

March 31, 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

Arts Jobs: Senior Art Technician ** deadline 27 Mar 2014 ** Pallant House, Chichester

Pallant House Gallery seeks a Senior Art Technician to support the Curatorial team and Collections Manager with the care of the collections and delivery of high standards of presentation of … Continue reading

March 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Chroma – John Hiom ** 6 Apr – 31 May 2014 ** The Round Georges, Brighton

  An exhibition of new paintings by John Hiom at The Round Georges Gallery in Brighton. 6th April – 31st May 2014 Private View Saturday 5th April from 8pm onwards … Continue reading

March 26, 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

The Drawing Circus: Lepidoptery II ** 18 Mar 2014 ** The Old Market, Brighton

This month The Drawing Circus draws you towards the candle flame of inspiration with an evening of Moth themed life drawing. Four nude and costumed models will use set and … Continue reading

March 15, 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

Call for applications: MADE BRIGHTON The Design and Craft Fair ** deadline 31 Mar 2014 ** Brighton

MADE BRIGHTON takes place between the 21st and 23rd November in the Corn Exchange, part of the Dome Complex by the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. We will again be welcoming … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

The European Conference on Arts & Humanities 2014  ** 17-20 Jul 2014 ** Thistle Hotel Brighton

The International Academic Forum in conjunction with its global university partners is proud to announce the Second European Conference on Arts & Humanities, to be held from July 17-20- 2014, … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Politically engaged actors, software creators and designers ** deadline 14 Mar 2014 ** Double Blink

We are looking for actors, software creators, hardware hackers, artists and designers to take part in our R&D process this month for a play exploring the issues surrounding surveillance, privacy, … Continue reading

March 11, 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

Jamie McCartney creates breast cancer awareness posters with 25% to charity. and calls for models for the next one

Jamie McCartney Breast Cancer Awareness Poster featuring naked breasts pressed against the glass of a digital scanner is published today, and priced at £10 for an A2 poster 9 March … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

Please help test Sussex Artbeat’s new Diary – day-by-day listings of art events – Yes or No Poll vote button

Please help test Sussex Artbeat daily Dairy of Art Events. It’s a list without pictures or descriptions (you click through Google calendar to see the descriptions) – but the list … Continue reading

March 9, 2014 · Leave a comment