Drawing Life
Life drawing sessions for those living with dementia. This drop in session is hosted by Drawing Life in Hastings Contemporary's studio space.
Drink & Draw
A monthly creative workshop (with drinks!) in Hastings Contemporary's Studio space, led by a different artist each session. Suitable for ages 18+.
Hastings Storytelling Festival
Monday August 5th - Friday August 9th. Hastings Storytelling Festival has been enriching the town since 2011 through a series of high profile events and workshops, championed by our shared patron, Sir Quentin Blake.
LitFest
Hastings Contemporary are delighted to welcome back Litfest, for two adult, professional creative writing workshops in our Studio space
Art Meditation: Walter & Zoniel
A four-stage journey through relaxation, awareness, connection and empowerment in or main gallery space, pre-public opening.
David Bomberg’s School of Thick Paint: A Master Painter and His Students
An illustrated lecture in Hastings Contemporary's Studio by historian, writer and artist Kate Aspinall.
Place, Space & Colour – Two St Ives Artists
Place, Space and Colour – Two St Ives Artists. Lectures on Peter Lanyon and Patrick Heron by poet and art historian Colin Pink.
November 16th & 23rd
Museum Shop Sunday
Celebrate the uniqueness of museum and gallery shops. Book, print & original artwork signing by local illustrators Jo Williamson and Guy Callaby at 2pm. Drop in family craft activity for gallery visitors.
Free First Tuesday December Special
Free First Tuesday December Special featuring live music from Pepe Belmonte & The Shady Pines. Free to all from 4-8pm.
Teachers’ Sanctuary: Clay
A special event for Primary and Secondary teachers and teaching assistants.
Hastings Old Town Christmas Shopping Weekend
Community led Hastings Old Town event, encouraging support for independent retailers, local artists and makers. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December.
In Conversation with Nick Willing & John McEwen
In Conversation with writer, director and son of Victor Willing & Paula Rego, Nick Willing - and writer and art critic John McEwen.
Performance Art
Hastings Contemporary were excited to host two unique, sold out performance events earlier this year, in our gallery space
Free First Tuesday – February
Free First Tuesday February featuring live music from Jason McNiff. Free to all from 4-8pm.
Creativity in Protest
Workshop for young people exploring the power of creativity in protest. Age 8+