Hi Emma, For this May’s AOH, you are holding an exhibition showing work from three generations of your family: you, your mother and your grandmother. Can you tell us how this came about? ` We started painting together as a family after my Grannie (my Mum’s Mum) was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular […]
Hi Amanda – For this year’s Artists Open Houses, you have a show called ‘My Daddy’s Tropical Plants’. Can you tell us about painting your father’s portrait and how this unlocked past memories? My Dad was only 60 and I was just 7 years old when he died. With a grieving mother and three […]
Artist: Felted Fido Hi Joanna – We’re delighted the Dog Show is back again this year as part of the Brunswick trail. Can you tell us how you choose your dog-related artists? We have about 4 or 5 regular artists who are always popular and visitors expect to see such as Sally Muir, Lorraine Corrigan […]
Hi Renate, You have been taking part in the Artists Open houses for many years, showing the work of Zimbabwean and Nigerian artists. Would you like to tell us a little about your history and connection with these countries and how you came to start exhibiting the work of these artists? My journey into […]
Hi Lucy – Your Open House sounds really exciting again this year – including local celebrities such as TBOY and The Postman. Would you like to tell us a little about the artists in the show? We’ve got a really strong mix this year, with a balance of returning artists and new additions. It’s […]
Hi Stu – We’re delighted you’re taking part in the Artists Open Houses for the first time this year. You’re exhibiting, amongst other things, a range of talking ceramics! Can you tell us a bit about the work in your show? It’s my very first Artist Open Houses show, and I’ve been busy making […]
Regular AOH artist Faye Bridgwater’s shares her top ten tips for making the most of your Open Houses weekend visits: TOP 10 TIPS for visiting Artists Open Houses in Brighton By Faye Bridgwater www.fayebridgwater.com Oh my, I blooming love May in Brighton. The whole city awakens and Artists Open Houses doors are open. It’s […]
Modern Bathers Brighton Hi Alej Ez, we are delighted you are the May 2026 brochure cover artist. Can you tell us how it felt for you? When my name was announced as the 2026 AOH Brochure Cover artist, it felt electric. Having participated in AOH for over twenty years, I understand the recognition and the […]
ART WITH HEART AOH is proud to partner Sussex Nightstop – our local youth homeless charity. We invite you to join their May festival charity art sale as an artist, by donating a piece for this worthy cause. Artists Open Houses and Sussex Nightstop joined forces in 2023 to celebrate the unique way in which […]
Would you like to tell us about your new gallery and how it came into being? At the end of the May ‘25 Open Houses we were talking about how much we enjoyed it and how it would be good to have a more consistent presence across the year. As luck would have it, Emma […]
Your Open House for the AOH Winter festival is also the opening show for your new Stow and Rift Gallery. Would you like to tell us about your vision for the gallery and how it came to be? I wanted to convert the ground floor and basement of my house into a gallery for […]
Studio 2 Kings Mews is a creative wellness and movement space. Can you tell us a little about this and what it means? Studio 2 Kings Mews is a space dedicated to movement, creativity, and community. It was designed by local professional dance artist Lee Smikle to feel both calm and energizing. A place […]
Hi Jean. The Vault is a new venture for Mid Street Lab – would you like to tell us a bit about it and how it came into being? Absolutely. The Vault came out of necessity and urgency. Mid Street Lab started in Kemptown as a small experimental space, a kind of creative refuge […]
Saj printing Harriett’s Press merch Hi Harriett’s Press, We’re delighted that you’re taking part in the Winter Artists Open Houses. Can you tell us a bit about it and how you came into being? We are an arts charity called Quiet Down There and we offer people routes to expressing and developing their own creativity […]
Ella Berthoud -The Infinite House Hi Ella, Your Open House exhibition sounds really interesting and unusual this Winter – not least in its name: The Infinite House. How did it come to be called this? We are called The Infinite House because there is a book called Piranesi by Susannah Clarke which I love and am slightly obsessed by. “The […]
Rose Emma Ceramics Hi Rosie and James, We’re delighted The Garden House is taking part in the Winter Open Houses, after taking part in the festival for the first time last May. The Garden House Will your Winter Open House be very different in feel from your May house? We loved May so much that […]
Award winners for all the AOH 2025 Awards were announced on Monday night at a splendid event generously hosted by our sponsors at 124 Brighton. Awards included the prestigious Open House of the Year Award and coveted Brochure Cover Artist for 2026. Awards: L& S Printing Award: AOH Artist of the Year Shortlisted artists: Yvonne […]
The Pines Open House We asked visitors to tells us which is their favourite Open House and why – here is what you told us: So beautifully curated .. like a wonderful boutique full of special pieces of art from local artists . A Stunning house, we’ve explored many AOH over the years and this […]
Anniek Verholt Open House We asked Open House visitors what they enjoy most about visiting Artists Open Houses. Here is some of the great feedback: A perfect way to spend the day Being able to enjoy our enormous creative community is something really very special, I’m in awe every year. Everything! It’s a great day […]
ART WITH HEART – AOH CHARITY ART AUCTION Artists Open Houses and Sussex Nightstop joined forces in 2023 to celebrate the unique way in which both movements utilise homes for the benefit of our community. The 2025 charity art auction is packed with gorgeous artworks, kindly donated by participating artists to raise funds for Sussex […]