South Downs Summer Music is taking place in Alfriston between 15 and 20 July. A celebration of music and community, the festival is known and loved for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere and ambitious and varied programming, ranging this year from audience favourites such as Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, Britten’s Simple Symphony through works of recently re-discovered female and minority composers […]
This is the sixth edition of the annual classical music festival, and features five concerts in the historic county town. Musicians will riff on the music of Bach, Handel et al: we’re particularly looking forward to Wild Men of the Baroque (July 18) featuring Piers Adams on recorders, and David Wright on harpsichord. Strike a […]
Discover a range of ticketed events across the famous farmhouse’s outdoor and indoor stages, plus a free fringe programme of demos and ‘how-to’ sessions. Meet gardeners and growers, artists and activists, designers and thinkers, browse the plant & makers market and the City Books pop up shop, and enjoy the walled garden in full bloom. […]
A ‘veritable kaleidoscope’ of over 40 events bringing the arty West Sussex village to life for a mid-summer fortnight. Expect classical music, jazz, folk, and world music, theatre performances, comedy shows, family-friendly events, talks and literary discussions. Stand-out performers include violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason, pianist Nicholas McCarthy, tenor Mark Padmore, comedian Ed Byrne and folk singer […]
Myth, Romance, and Religion Edward Burne-Jones: The Flower Book Throughout his time living in Rottingdean (1880-98), Edward Burne-Jones worked on his most personal of projects; a group of 38 watercolour paintings inspired by the common names of flowers. Leaving them to his wife, Georgiana, she collated them all and with the Fine Art Society (London), […]
Unearthed brings together a group of artists whose work explores the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world. Rooted in a deep engagement with ecology, materiality, and place, their practice reflects a sensitivity to the subtle traces left by time, landscape, and memory. The artists include, painters, ceramicists, textiles, weaving and jewellery, aligning with […]
Oxmarket are delighted to welcome Dennis Lewis to the Wilson Gallery for a 2 week exhibition. Dennis is a self taught watercolour artist who has lived and worked in France, Wales, Wiltshire and now residing in West Sussex. Dennis paints landscapes, mostly in the same format, there are also a few smaller paintings where he […]
Dancing at the Edge of the Waves is an opportunity to see brand new abstract paintings by the artist Leila Godden, alongside her more traditional seascapes. For fuller, and more detailed information, go to www.pattersongallery.co.uk The private view for this exhibition is on Friday 25 July. Please RSVP to peter@pattersongallery.co.uk.
Lines & Marks: A Group Drawing Show 26 July - 10 August, weekends and by appointment The Studio, 10 Windover Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1DP Exploring drawing in all its forms and mediums. With work by Charlotte Snook, Kate Montgomery, Julian Bell, Julian Le Bas, Nick Bodimeade, Nick Bush, The Baron Gilvan - and guest artists […]
Oxmarket are delighted to announce a fundraising exhibition in the Wilson Gallery of the works of a local artist and supporter of the arts, the late John Hugill (1926-2008). John and his wife, Patricia were great supporters of Oxmarket Contemporary and on her death earlier this year, Patricia bequeathed a collection of his paintings to […]
AG Creatives is a group made up of artists and makers, several of whom have been working professionally in their chosen genre for decades, others who are returning to art after time out. For all of the artists, creating art is an urge that just can’t be ignored. Self-taught or formally educated art is what […]
AG Creatives is a group made up of artists and makers, several of whom have been working professionally in their chosen genre for decades, others who are returning to art after time out. For all of the artists, creating art is an urge that just can’t be ignored. Self-taught or formally educated art is what […]
