Support arts and culture in East Sussex, as well as enjoying unlimited free visits to our exhibitions, invitations to special events, and discounts in our shop and cafe. From just £32 a year.
Exhibitions
SOPHIE BARBER
Mackerel sky, mackerel sky, never long wet, never long dry
27 September 2025 – 15 March 2026
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Exhibitions
ISABEL ROCK
Things Fall Apart, The Centre Cannot Hold
27 September 2025 – 15 March 2026
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Exhibitions
ALESSANDRO RAHO
Sussex Spotlight – Free entry
19 November 2025 – 18 January 2026
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Events
Events, Adult Classes
SIREN SONG
Creative textile workshop
11 December 2025
6pm-9pm
£45 / £36 low wage concession
Events, Adult Classes
WINTER SOLSTICE SOUND BATH
20 December 2025
6pm-7pm
£20 / £18 members
Events, Adult Classes
INTRODUCTION TO WOODBLOCK PRINTING
5 February 2026 – 12 February 2026
6pm-9pm (2-week course)
£80 / £64 low wage concession
News
Judges announced
The Open: Odyssey
We are proud to announce the judging panel for The Open: Odyssey, a major new biennial open exhibition launching in 2026. The panel brings together leading voices from the worlds of art, culture, broadcasting and environmental advocacy: Chris Packham, Elena Crippa, Eva Langret, Fiona Banner, Isabel Rock, Kathleen Soriano and Zoe Lyons. Submissions are now open.
Cafe and restaurant
coquina
Visit coquina at Hastings Contemporary, a Mediterranean inspired restaurant and café with panoramic sea views. Enjoy vibrant dishes featuring the best produce from across the south coast. Don’t miss tapas night on Fridays and Saturdays.
