Coming in 2025 – Have a voice in the design
We are excited to announce the development of our new mobile art studio, created with and for the local community and other Hastings art organisations.
Launching in 2025, the space will champion everyday creativity, giving everyone the chance to play, learn and grow through art.
Funded by the UK government, the project will be a shared creative studio space on wheels, able to travel directly to playgrounds, community centres, parks and festivals across Hastings and Rother.
The space is being co-designed by Studio Hardie, a renowned team of creative designers and makers based in Lewes, and celebrated Hastings-born artist Kieren Reed.
The project was conceived in response to the challenges faced by Hastings communities, with a vision to promote wellbeing and inclusivity through creativity. It supports Hastings Contemporary’s core mission to enrich lives by offering new experiences, supporting creativity and helping our town to thrive.
The mobile studio will be a shared resource with local arts organisations and will be available for hire, opening up opportunities for community events, pop-up exhibitions, performances and workshops for all ages and audiences.
We are currently hosting a series of community consultations led by Kieren Reed. The first session, Walk, Talk and Make, will take place in Hastings Old Town on Friday 13 December. We invite you to join us.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.