Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

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

Events and Talks at Fabrica ** Feb 2016 ** Fabrica, Brighton

  Fabrica Film Club: Stories of Our Lives Tuesday 16 February, 7pm Presented by FABRICA FILM CLUB and LEGACY FILM Doors & wine bar open 7pm, Event starts 7.30pm. Book online … Continue reading

January 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Meet the Artist – Maria Kuipers ** 1 Dec 2015 ** Creative Future, Brighton

Reaching 40 was a pivotal turning point for Maria. She closed her business due to a breakdown and the onset of M.E. and began painting. Her talk will cover her … Continue reading

October 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

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

Museums at Night ** 30–31 Oct 2015 ** Brighton and Hove

  Museums at Night, the UK’s festival of after-hours events at museums and galleries, next explodes into life on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2015. Twice a year we at Culture24 … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Shows at Hop Gallery ** Nov-Dec 2015 ** Hop Gallery, Lewes

IN THE JUNGLE….. PART OF THE BIG DRAW 2015 Workshops: Saturday 31st October, 1pm – 3.30pm Sunday 1st November, 1pm – 3.30pm In conjunction with the Hop Contemporary Art Exhibition … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art events: Bite-size Museum ** Sep-Oct 2015 ** Brighton Museum

Bite-size Museum: Fabulous Flint! 15 Sep 2015 at 12:00 pmFabulous Flint! Just pebbles on the beach? Learn more about the nature and origin of this valuable, natural resource. With Geologist … Continue reading

September 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Event: The Works ** 28 Nov 2015 ** Brighton Dome

The Works The Works is a regular night at Brighton Dome that provides a chance for theatre makers, dancers, choreographers and musicians to present their cross-artform and interdisciplinary work in … Continue reading

September 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Drawing Circus: Petty & Leyendecker ** 15 Sep 2015 ** The Old Market, Hove

  This month Emma Sandham King will be curating the Drawing Circus at the Old Market, with a Petty Girls & Leyendecker Boys themed event! Expect pin up boys and … Continue reading

September 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events: Bite-Size Museum ** Aug 2015 ** Brighton Museum

Bite-Size Museum: Wonderful Wildlife! Start: 11 August 2015 at 12:00 pm End: 11 August 2015 at 1:00 pm Pop-up guided tours, short talks and closer looks at stories from our … Continue reading

August 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events at Fabrica ** Aug 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Events and Talks Drawing to Film presents ‘Spark of Being’ by Bill Morrison, Film Archaeologist Monday 10 August, 1-4pm Entry £3 plus booking fee. Jane Fordham’s special event encourages a … 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

June Progress Bar ** 4 Jun 2015 ** Lighthouse

ONE BAR, SIX GUESTS, ENDLESS INSPIRATION Lighthouse presents Progress Bar, a monthly night that offers insight into the creative practice of contemporary culture’s most exciting names. From vanguard filmmakers and … Continue reading

May 29, 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 : Alex Echo ** 11-18 Apr 2015 ** Castle Galleries, Brighton

Meet the Artist on 11 April : Meet acclaimed American abstract artist Alex Echo at Castle Fine Art, Brighton and enjoy a special exhibition of his original and limited edition … Continue reading

April 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

New Event: Progress Bar ** 5 Mar 2015 ** Lighthouse, Brighton

One bar, two special guests, endless ideas; Lighthouse presents Progress Bar, a new monthly night that offers insight into the creative practice of contemporary culture’s most exciting names From vanguard … Continue reading

February 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Craig Alan comes to Brighton ** 28 Feb 2015 ** Artique Gallery, Brighton

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February 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Drawing Circus: Pierrot, Columbina & Harlequin ** 20 Jan 2015 ** The Old Market, Hove

The Drawing Circus returns to The Old Market this month for the first evening of themed drawing this year! Stars of the Grand Drawing Circus will take the stage enacting … Continue reading

January 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Art Schism’s Birthday Party ** 12 Dec 2014 ** art schism, Brighton

Art Schism is turning two years old and to celebrate they are pulling out all the decorations and having a lovely birthday party. They are inviting you to come and … Continue reading

December 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Talking Points (formerly FIRST FRIDAYS) ** 4 Dec 2014 ** Brighton Dome

  ‘Unlimited – where are the limitations?’ – a provocation by Jo Verrent Jo Verrent is Senior Producer for Unlimited, a £2.5 million arts commissions programme for disability-led work funded … Continue reading

November 20, 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

Art Event: Drawing for workers ** 16 Oct 2014 ** Fabrica

Relaxed drawing at the end of the day facilitated by artist Jane Fordham.All levels welcome, basic materials will be provided.This event is free but places are limited and booking is … Continue reading

October 10, 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

BPB 2014: The Amazing Analogue: How we play photography ** 4 Oct 2014 – 3 Mar 2015 ** Hove Museum

Young imaginations take centre stage in an exhibition of inspiring, joyful and curious images. German photographer Jan von Holleben collaborates with young people from Brighton & Hove and employs perspective, … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Art in Mind ** 10-16 Oct 2014 ** Brighton Dome

Art in Mind are a group of young people who use art to campaign and raise awareness about their mental health experiences.Working in partnership with Brighton Dome and their Miss … Continue reading

August 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition and event: Keith Vaughan: The Male Nude, Censorship and the Camera ** 26 Jul 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Gerard Hastings, author of Keith Vaughan: The Photographs, gives an illustrated talk on recently discovered photographs of the male nude by the artist. In relation to the display Keith Vaughan: … Continue reading

May 28, 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

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 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

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 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

Art Event: Going Out – Sharon Haward ** 20 Feb 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Sharon Haward will present work in progress made during her short residency at Fabrica and the evening will provide an opportunity to talk about the challenges and opportunities for artists … Continue reading

February 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

February 12, 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

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

February 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

The Naked and the Nude ** 15 Feb – 8 Mar 2014 ** The Warehouse Gallery, Brighton

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 artwork in a variety of … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment