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We hear about St John’s College Inklusion exhibition at the Jubilee Library

Emily A – Fox (front view) Hi Miranda – Would you like to tell us a bit about St John’s and what you do? St. John’s College is a specialist further education college for young adults aged 19-25 who are autistic and may have other complex needs, including learning disabilities. We have been based on […]

AOH artist Emma de Polnay tells us about their new Luminate exhibition

  Hi Emma,  Can you tell us what made you decide to take part in the AOH Winter festival? I actually exhibited in the May AOH festival back in 2014 – Tony Mills & Friends, Kemptown trail and we won bronze (or 3rd) for best open house. Life, the universe and everything happened in between and, as […]

Alej ez tells us about his life, art and newly renovated home!

Hi Alej – You’ve taken part in the Artists Open Houses for many years, but we’re really excited that this year, for the first time, you’ve decided to invite visitors to your own home. Would you like to tells us what led you to that decision? I am an architect. In early 2020 following my […]

The May 2022 AOH Festival Awards!

The May 2022 AOH Festival Awards event was a great evening generously hosted by The Old Market, Hove   Best Open House Award – sponsored by the Latest The Dog Show Becky Blair and Friends The Ceramic House Debbie Lawrence The winner is: Becky Blair and Friends Nominees for Best Open House: Kay Aplin, Becky Blair, […]

You tell us what you love about Artists Open Houses!

The Dog Show Open House We asked AOH visitors to tell us what they liked best about visiting Artists Open Houses: “I get inspired by the breadth of creativity on display. We have a massive pool of talented artists in our city and surrounding areas. I believe the AOH is the perfect vehicle for promoting […]

Ellie Hipkin tells us about the influences of nature on her life and art

  Your Open House is called the ‘The Nature House’. Would you like to tell us about the reason for this name? My landscapes and seascapes aim to express the profound sense of calm that nature gives me. It’s the atmosphere, the drama, of the natural world that moves me; how it makes you feel. […]

Lucianna Whittle tells us of the fight to save Studio 106

  Hi Lucianna, Studio 106 has taken part in AOH for many years.  Can you tell us a little about the studio and how important it is to its group of resident artists? Studio 106 is a thriving workspace tucked away deep in Poet’s Corner in Hove. The 300sq metre converted factory is home to […]

Artists Open Houses 40th Anniversary launch party!

What a great evening  that was! A big thank you to the Old Ship Hotel for hosting AOH’s first launch party in three years. AOH Brochure Cover artist Gary Goodman gave a great poetry reading! The Ceramic House’s Kay Aplin Fiona McTernan, AOH Festival Manager, with artists Sally and Derek Henry AOH Festival Director, Judy […]

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