Tony Mills – The Man Who Sold the World AOH Festival and Sussex Nightstop Affordable Art Auction 2024 Our fundraising partnership with AOH continues to raise money for our work supporting young people experiencing homelessness. An online art auction this year features an incredible 49 artworks – all donated by local artists in aid of […]
Figment Arts Launches Story Maps, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to explore and share the folklore, heritage and history of Sussex. Thanks to support from Artists Open Houses and Hanningtons Brighton, we are launching our project this May, at number 2 Hanningtons Lane. We are exhibiting art work from our AOH Brighton Fringe […]
Hi Martin. We are delighted that St Luke’s is taking part in AOH again this year. Can you tell us a little bit about the exhibition ‘For A Time’ that you will be displaying this May? The exhibition explores the story of the response of a coastal community in North Devon as they welcomed […]
The Little Picture Palace garden (see end of post) Hinterland, at Ovoid on the Coastal trail, is a show curated by ceramic sculptor Simon Fell in a shed at the end of his beautiful garden in the lee of the South Downs at Ovingdean on the eastern edge of Brighton. He explains his intent by […]
**Mid Street Lab (Kemptown) Shines with Debut Brighton Fringe Award** Brighton, UK – June 12, 2024 – Mid Street Lab, a vibrant creative hub since December, proudly wins the prestigious Brighton Fringe Exhibition Award with Artist Open House 2024. “Reflecting on the community’s support, we’re thrilled by this recognition as the exhibition essentially showcases local […]
Imaginarium Atelier Our jewellery workshop Imaginarium Atelier on the Brunswick Town trail is nestled in a little street on the east side of Brunswick Square, next to the Old Market and The Bottom’s Rest pub. Many are surprised to discover our treasure trove here, but our cozy studio boasts a truly unique atmosphere! Little Lane […]
Hi Gavin – it sounds like your exhibition is a great reflection of your twin loves of making art and cycling. First, can you tell us about your involvement in the world of long-distance cycling? About 10 years ago I was writing a blog for a cycling apparel website and one of the guys […]
Guy Stevens – Cats Creep – Beyond the Level trail Photo: Syl Ojalla Dog in Sheep’s Clothing at The Dog Show – Brunswick Town trail. Photo: Syl Ojalla The Secret Garden – Kemptown trail Photo: Syl Ojalla The Secret Garden – Kemptown trail Photo: Syl Ojalla The Secret Garden – Kemptown trail Photo: Syl Ojalla […]
Didn’t get to visit all the houses you wanted to? View and buy selected pieces online. Although the Artists Open Houses festival is over for this May, AOH fundraising partner Sussex Nightstop’s art auction continues, selling affordable art to raise money for their work with young people experiencing homelessness. Take a look at sussexnightstop.org.uk/aoh2024 […]
Walter Bailey and ‘Wood, Earth, Hoop’ redwood We’re really pleased Artelium is taking part in AOH again this May. You are definitely our favourite Wine Estate! You describe Artelium as celebrating exceptional wine and art. Can you tell us a bit about how the idea came about to make the connection between wine and art? […]
The Bad Robot starts off the Moon Fever! DJ Matt Lee Joanna and Orlando introduce ‘The Voice of the Dog’ AOH artists and guests: The Portable Open House … with artist Bryony AOH Brochure cover artist and Fever Club’s Sarah Arnett! AOH artists Joe and Kay… …and many others have a wild night! What […]
Untitled ‘2024’ – Alfie White Hi Liz AOH is delighted to be building on our last year’s partnership with Sussex Nightstop. Could you give a very brief outline of who Sussex Nightstop is and what you do? We’re a youth homeless charity based in Brighton that provides safe, welcoming places to stay for young people […]
Nick Gardner Three of the Seven Dials Trail Artists are currently doing a special showcase as a pre-cursor to the Artists Open Houses in May at 1-2 North Street, Brighton. Thanks to ‘The Artists Window’ (an organisation sourcing free retail space for artists and reviving empty retail space for communities) the trio are showing their […]
Image: Alfie White ‘Untitled 2024’ Artists Open Houses fundraising partnership with homeless charity Sussex Nightstop continues and in an exciting development for 2024 the charity is co-hosting an Open House with Cardinal Newman School, to showcase art donated by AOH artists for their charity auction. Augmenting the superb range of art kindly given by AOH […]
MINI MADE is a new monthly makers’ market starting April 6th at Atelier Beside The Sea in the middle of Brighton Beach. MINI MADE will have about 22 spaces, spread throughout our 3 gallery and workshop arches and (weather permitting) outside. There is no upfront cost to exhibit at a MINI MADE market. Each […]
Join our charity fundraiser and help young people sleep safe Artists Open Houses became a supporter of local youth homeless charity, Sussex Nightstop in 2023. The May Festival featured an online art auction, with 38 AOH artists kindly donating a piece of work – thank you! For 2024, we’re adding an open house […]
Phoenix Window Gallery (available April and May) Window Gallery is available for the month of April, at the special rate to AOH artists of £500 (+£150 refundable after derig). The schedule: Install: 27-28 March (10.00 -17.00) Open to public: 30 March – 28 April; Wed -Sun 11.00-17.00 and during Canvas Café opening hours Opening event TBC […]
PREVIEW TICKETS A limited number of free Preview tickets are available for Thursday 28 November 6.00pm – 8.30pm. To claim your free ticket go to the MADE Brighton ticket page, after putting your ticket in the basket, before the checkout use the promo code: MADE24-AOH. Proceed to checkout. You will be sent a QR code. Tickets will be […]
What a great festival it’s been! Thanks to all our wonderful artists and visitors who made it such great event – despite the weather! Here are a few highlights from Open Houses exhibiting this year: Helen Twigge-Molecey Open House Kate Jenkins Open House 11 Kings Gardens Open House Sarah Jones – […]
Hi Dave, it’s great to have you as part of AOH – how many times have you taken part? I have done the May AOH about 3 times, but this is my first time at Christmas , which works perfectly for me as I always go for it with the decorations. Can […]