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.

Since 2008 when Eastbourne celebrated the launch of the new Towner Gallery, the artists and makers of the town have
opened their homes and studios to the public. For artists new to the town please consider joining us. We have two events a
year, usually covering two weekends, one in late spring/early Summer and one in November. See details under Open
Houses above.

Towner Gallery

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​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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The Gallery hosted 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 winner, announced on 5 December was
Jesse Darling.

​Visit the Towner Website for more information.
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 

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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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.
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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. ​