Become a member
Experience a year of art by internationally celebrated and emerging artists, visting free of charge as many times as you like.
Enjoy unlimited free entry to our exhibitions and 10% off in our shop and coquina restaurant, as well as invitations to Exhibition Previews and seasonal parties, all while supporting our exhibitions, community and learning programmes.
Join the 1066 Club
Join our Patrons’ scheme, the 1066 Club. Support art in Hastings, be part of our future and make a difference.
Our 1066 Club members play a vital role in sustaining our work and enabling us to bring a groundbreaking visual arts, learning and community programme to Hastings. Join this committed group to enjoy exclusive benefits, including exclusive artist and curator tours, and let us take you behind the scenes to explore the world of art through Hastings Contemporary.
1066 Club membership starts at just £42 a month.
Donate
Please consider supporting the gallery today. Every donation makes a difference and enables us to make a real impact here in Hastings.
Give with confidence: Hastings Contemporary is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (registration number 1150383) and the UK Fundraising Regulator.
Become a corporate supporter
Hastings Contemporary offers a range of corporate partnership opportunities designed to align your brand with an iconic coastal art gallery in the thriving creative town of Hastings.
Support our ambitious exhibition programme or high-quality community work and demonstrate your commitment to world-class art and enriching lives for those living in Hastings. We work closely with our partners to create mutually beneficial partnerships to meet your business and social goals whilst supporting our work.
Partners receive a range of benefits including:
- Brand accreditation
- Opportunities to create bespoke offers for our audiences
- Corporate social responsibility
- Invitations to exclusive events and previews
- Exclusive opportunities to host events in our award-winning building
- Complimentary access for staff and clients to our world-class programme
Recent supporters include Christie’s, Earthborn, Jigsaw and Sotheby’s. For more information about our current opportunities, please contact:
Leah Swain, Head of Development
leahswain@hastingscontemporary.org
Leave a legacy
A gift in your will is the most enduring way to support our work. This does not have to be a large sum: just 1% of your estate will help ensure Hastings Contemporary is able to bring high quality art and creativity to Hastings for generations to come.
If you are thinking of including Hastings Contemporary in your will, please get in touch with Leah Swain, Head of Development, leahswain@hastingscontemporary.org
Thank you
We are grateful to the following for their generous support of Hastings Contemporary who make our work possible. As a charity, we rely on the vital support of our funders to help Hastings Contemporary bring ambitious exhibitions to Hastings, sustain our learning and community programmes, and care for our iconic seafront building.
Principal Funders
Arts Council England
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Chalk Cliff Trust
Dunard Fund
Garfield Weston Foundation
Hastings Borough Council
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Programme Supporters
Galerie Max Hetzler
Historic England
Isabel Blackman Foundation
Ivor Braka Ltd
Kate MacGarry
King & McGaw
The Bridget Riley Art Foundation
The Garcia Family Foundation
The Magdalen and Lasher Charity
The Roden Family
Thomas Dane Gallery
Vardaxoglou Gallery
Artist Patron
Sir Quentin Blake
And the many individuals who make up our 1066 Patrons Club and Gallery Members.
We would also like to thank our wonderful community of Volunteers.