Welcome to Eastbourne Artists! Whether you are an artist or patron this is your one stop site to find out all about the visual arts scene in Eastbourne. Use the headings above to find out about practicing artists, galleries, groups, and the annual Open Houses event.

Eastbourne's Towner Gallery is hosting the 2023 Turner prize. One of the best-known prizes for the visual arts in the world, the Turner Prize aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.

The shortlisted artists are Jesse Darling, Ghislaine Leung, Rory Pilgrim and Barbara Walker. An exhibition of their work will be held at Towner Eastbourne, East Sussex, from 28 September 2023 to 14 April 2024 as a major moment in the gallery’s centenary celebrations. The winner will be announced on 5 December 2023 at an award ceremony in Eastbourne’s Winter Gardens.

Visit the Towner Website for more information.

Towner Gallery

​Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for almost 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Led by Director Joe Hill since 2018, Towner presents exhibitions of national and international importance for audiences in Eastbourne, the UK and beyond, showcasing the most exciting and creative developments in modern and contemporary art.
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Eastbourne Alive
Eastbourne ALIVE is an ambitious and creative town-wide partnership ​project celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Turner Prize 2023 coming to Towner Eastbourne offers.
Emma Mason
Specialising in work by artists and makers working in Britain from the 1950s onwards, with an emphasis on printmaking. 

VOLT 
(Devonshire Collective)

Volt is the Devonshire Collective's gallery and project space. Established in 2016, Devonshire Collective is the umbrella organisation for Volt, 6 artist studios, a makerspace and a learning space split over three sites.
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Elsewhere:
De La Warr Pavilion

​The De La Warr Pavilion is a pioneering centre for the arts. A place where everyone can experience contemporary exhibitions, events and entertainment in an iconic Modernist building. By the sea, on England’s south coast. Please see their website for details of current exhibitions.
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Jerwood Gallery...

NOW HASTINGS CONTEMPORARY

​Hastings Contemporary celebrates the best in modern and contemporary art in an award-winning building. Situated just a few steps from the pebbled beach, the gallery overlooks the largest fishing fleet in Europe, where you can see the town’s fishermen at work.
Ditchling Museum
Charleston Farmhouse and galleries
Star Brewery Gallery (formerly Martyrs)

​Neeta Pedersen, Director of the Star Brewery Gallery, welcomes you to this delightful visual arts space that hosts exhibitions by local, national and international artists, both established and up-and-coming.
Coastal Culture Trail
The Coastal Culture Trail links 3 award winning galleries in East Sussex with 18 miles of coastline. The trail encourages visitors to enjoy their stay in the area by supporting local businesses, sampling local food, taking sustainable transport and enjoying contemporary art. ​