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
United Visual Artists exhibition ** 18 Apr – 22 Jun 2014 ** Towner, Eastbourne
United Visual Artists (UVA) is an art practice that use design processes to combine a wide range of disciplines including sculpture, installation, live performance, and architecture. Drawing upon their studies … Continue reading
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
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/
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
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
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
‘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
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
20 Painters art exhibition at Phoenix Brighton gallery review: fabulous figurative painting – 8 Feb to 30 Mar 2014
The 20 Painters exhibition at Brighton’s Phoenix gallery showcases the vigourous resurgence of figurative painting and the painterly style in contemporary art. Review by Russell Honeyman 8 February 2014. The works on … Continue reading
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
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
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
Arts Jobs: Trustee, Brighton Photo Fringe ** deadline 17 Feb 2014 ** Brighton
Brighton Photo Fringe – Appointment of new trustees Brighton Photo Fringe (BPF) is an essential regional hub for early-career photographers. It nurtures experimentation and ambition by promoting inclusivity and entrepreneurship. … Continue reading
Arts Jobs: Student Graphic Designer ** deadline 28 Feb 2014 ** Brighton
We are looking for a student studying Graphic Design to work with us on a project coming up as part of Brighton Fringe this May. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading
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
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
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
FANFARE ** Private View 6 Feb 2014 ** Ink_d
ink_d’s new show ‘Fanfare’ is a celebration of new work for this new year. The gallery has been given a overhaul and refreshed with wonderful new work covering the whole … Continue reading
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
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
Romek Marber Exhibition ** 7 Mar – 9 Apr 2014 ** University of Brighton – Faculty of Arts
A retrospective of work by graphic designer Romek Marber for Penguin books, The Economist, New Society, Town and Queen magazines, Nicholson’s London Guides, BBC TV, Columbia Pictures, London Planetarium and … Continue reading
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
The Big Art Secret 2 exhibition ** 8-23 Mar 2014 ** Towner, Eastbourne
Towner and St Wilfrid’s Hospice are staging The Big Art Secret 2, a fundraising effort to support the local hospice and Towner. Postcard-sized art will be exhibited at Towner for … Continue reading
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
Ansel Krut ** 3 May – 9 Jul 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings
Jerwood spring show will be an exhibition of painting by Ansel Krut (b. 1959). Krut’s painting focuses around subverting still life by linking objects to create improbable, playful and often … Continue reading
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
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
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
Sussex Artist Thomas Allen’s Imagined Loss selected for this year’s Watercolours & Works on Paper Fair at the London Science Museum
The award winning painting “An imagined loss”, by Lindfield-based Thomas Allen has been selected for the Watercolours & Works on Paper Fair, Science Museum, London – Exhibition 6 – 9 February … Continue reading
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
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
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
Clare Leighton – Working Life :: 10 Dec – 24 Feb 2014 :: Pallant House, Chichester
Clare Leighton: Working Life 10th December 2013 – 24th February 2014 Best known for her wood engravings illustrating rural agriculture in England, Europe and the American South, Clare Leighton (1898-1989) … Continue reading
IN FOCUS: Marlow Moss ** 12 Oct 2013 – 23 Apr 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings
This Tate touring exhibition features a group of works by Marlow Moss (1889-1958), now regarded as one of Britain’s most important Constructivist artists. The paintings, reliefs and sculptures, drawn from … Continue reading
Pallant House Gallery
Pallant House Gallery opened in its present incarnation to national critical acclaim in July 2006. The remarkable £8.6 million build project, which took nearly three years to complete, seamlessly married … Continue reading
IN FOCUS: ALFRED WALLIS ** 1 Feb – 23 Apr 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings
Complementing the collection exhibition will be a single room display, profiling the work of Alfred Wallis (1855-1942). Wallis, whose work also features in the Jerwood Collection, was a key figure … Continue reading
JERWOOD COLLECTION: REVEALED ** 1 Feb – 23 Apr 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings
This exhibition will offer an in depth look into the Jerwood Collection of 20th and 21st century British art, exploring the history and personal stories of the collection’s development. The … Continue reading
Jerwood Gallery
The award-winning Jerwood Gallery, situated next to the fishing beach in Hastings’ historic Old Town, is the home for the Jerwood Collection of 20th and 21st century art and changing … Continue reading
Near Dark ** 8 Feb – 4 May 2014 ** Towner, Eastbourne
Explore the space between night and day, between the dog and the wolf, in a display curated by the artist/film maker John Skoog. Drawing from the time when night approaches … Continue reading
Wonderland – exhibition ** 2 Nov 2013 – 26 Jan 2014 ** Towner, Eastbourne
Inspired by Chiharu Shiota’s exhibition in the Exhibition Gallery, this display will draw on works in the collection that explore themes of space and architecture. Many of the pieces contain … Continue reading
John Skoog: Redoubt ** 25 Jan – 6 Apr 2014 ** Towner, Eastbourne
John Skoog works with film and video. He follows in the tradition of Scandinavian film through the use of stark landscapes and slow-pacing. The poetic use of the Swedish landscape … Continue reading
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
EDITION art exhibition ** 26 Jan – 3 Mar 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove
First show of 2014 at Cameron Contemporary Art showcases a range of collectable limited edition artworks including screenprints, digital prints and etchings. Artists include: Sarah Arnett, Sarah Bowman, Kate Boxer, … Continue reading
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
Constable at Petworth exhibition :: Petworth House :: 11 January – 14 March 2014
Constable at Petworth exhibition at Petworth House, 11 January – 14 March 2014. Over 40 outstanding watercolours and drawings created in and around Petworth by the great British landscape artist, John Constable. … Continue reading
Opportunities for film makers ** deadline 27 Jan 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton
Fabrica is looking for an experienced film maker/s to contract for some exciting opportunities. There are three briefs for the following opportunities – creating Fabrica’s regular exhibition interpretation films and … Continue reading
Plans to “transform” Worthing’s historic art deco Lido swimming pool with £2 million hi-tech retractable roof (From The Argus)
Saturday 18th January 2014. A modern retractable roof will be added to the classic art deco Lido swimming pool, according to reports of plans for a £2m makeover published today … Continue reading
City Hall refuses to hang the portrait of the Mayor – because Paul Ostrer’s painting was not commissioned through official channels
17 January 2014. Councillor Denise Cobb, Mayor of Brighton and Hove, said tonight at the unveiling of her portrait (wearing official regalia), that council officials have refused to hang the … Continue reading
New Artists Wanted at Artrepublic
Could you be the next Banksy or Peter Blake? Artrepublic is on the lookout for talented new or established artists to add to their ever growing collection. If you have … Continue reading
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