Gather at gallery for the private view of River Story by photographic artist Benjamin Youd. Set within a single location, River Story quietly observes the continuous changing of the seasons and the dichotomy of human presence in a natural environment, along a winding river. It contemplates our desire to reconnect with the natural spaces and […]
hosting a zine-making workshop in honour of Michele Angelo Petrone’s legacy. Michele Angelo Petrone was an artist who created a collection of artworks expressing the emotional aspects of living with terminal cancer. His paintings, workshops and speeches played a pivotal role in educating health professionals on the importance of complementary therapies and holistic care. Michele’s […]
Journey of the Soul celebrates Michele Angelo Petrone (1963 – 2007), invoking his memory as an ode to creativity as a form of care. Michele Angelo Petrone was an artist who created a collection of artworks expressing the emotional aspects of living with terminal cancer. His paintings, workshops and speeches played a pivotal role in […]
A queer zine-making workshop aimed at developing your narrative ideas and photography practice with artist Lucy Le Brocq. In this workshop, you’ll explore queer narratives with Lucy Le Brocq, developing your own ideas for a photoshoot through making a zine. A throwback to the art of physical mood boards, you’ll learn how to refine what […]
clothes swap is back this summer! Bring your pre-loved clothes for a joyful evening of swap shopping. Re-home your unwanted clothes and pick up something new ahead of the warm weather. How our clothes swap works: Bring your clean, pre-loved clothes. Please don’t bring anything that needs to be recycled or go to the incinerator. […]
As part of their exhibition Lino Waves: Soundscapes of The Living Coast, artist Daisy Stewart-Darling will host a Lino Printmaking Workshop exploring the UNESCO biosphere region unique to the Sussex coastline. Join us for a mindful workshop where you’ll listen to ecological sites of interest within The Living Coast while creating your own lino prints. […]
You're invited to a panel discussing the reality of living in asylum hotels and reimagining the asylum system to improve people's experiences of being 'in limbo'. The UK Government's 'hostile environment' means that people who move to the UK in search of safety and security are isolated from the rest of society and forced to […]
Join artist Daisy Stewart-Darling for a launch party to celebrate opening their exhibition Lino Waves: Soundscapes of The Living Coast. is excited to be opening Lino Waves by Daisy Stewart Darling which showcases artworks created as part of The Living Coast Artist Residency 2024 in partnership with Sussex Digital Humanities Lab, Fabrica and The Living […]
Don't miss this pop-up Print Show where will be showcasing an array of artists and supporting them to sell their unique prints. If you love print then this exhibition is for you! has always strived to support artists to make and show meaningful work. This pop-up Print Show is an extension of that commitment and […]
Join artist Bern O'Donoghue for a Solidarity Sewing Workshop where you'll stitch messages of support for refugees and asylum seekers. If you had a message of solidarity for people on the move, what would it be and would you be prepared to wear it? Bring an item of your clothing to gallery and stitch your […]
Join us for the launch party of Far From Home an exhibition by Usva Inei and Bern O’Donoghue. We're delighted to be opening this exhibition as part of Brighton Fringe 2024, the livelist time in the city's arts and cultural calendar. The exhibition explores migrant narratives by presenting distinct stories through visual artworks but with […]
Join Micha Frazer-Carroll for a zine-making workshop and talk about their recently published book, Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health. We'll hear about Mad World, a book interrogating the category of madness and explaining how the current mental health crisis is connected to capitalism, racism and other social justice issues. Afterwards, we’ll create our […]
Join artist Syl Ojalla for a collective collage workshop exploring the theme of environmental stewardship. We’re pleased to be joined by artist Syl Ojalla for a collaging workshop exploring how we can be in better community with the delicate balance of biodiversity that sustains all life. As part of their current exhibition, A Sparrow Whispered […]
Gather at Gallery with artist Syl Ojalla and curator Susuana Amoah to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, A Sparrow Whispered In My Ear. Through an exquisite selection of digitally adapted analogue photographs, Syl Ojalla invokes a call to remember the profound beauty and vulnerability of biodiversity that sustains all life. The exhibition is a […]
Bring your pre-loved clothes to for an evening of swap shopping! We're having our annual Winter Clothes Swap at the end of the month and you're all invited. In 2023 our Clothes Swaps saved 592 items from landfill and we intend to increase that number this year! So join us solo or come with friends […]
This winter holiday season enjoy a festive atmosphere whilst buying gifts from local artists and makers at Winter Arts Fair! We're delighted to bring together a wide variety of artistic expressions from zines, ceramics, and prints to crocheted goodies and much more. This fair showcases the imagination of local artists and supports them to keep […]
Join artist and storyteller Shilpa Shah for a cosy afternoon of storytelling and art activities inspired by orcas to mark Lost Species Day 2023. Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the magnificent black and white mammals who are the apex predator of the ocean. They are found in oceans all over the world. They […]
A creative and engaging drop-in workshop for children and families to mark Lost Species Day 2023. Drop into the gallery between 11am and 1pm to join community artists for a relaxed and creative morning for children aged 6 - 11 years and their carers. Stay for ten minutes or two hours! Through fun and playful […]
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