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 […]
ThreeFree – Ditchling trail Why not visit Artists Open Houses this Bank Holiday Monday? In town there are many venues open in Hove, Central Brighton, Kemptown and Fiveways, as well as a good number of others spread out across the city. Whilst outside town you can have a great day out visiting Open Houses in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hi Karl, would you like to tell us a bit about yourself and your own work? My work dives into the tangled emotions around sexuality, the heavy shadows of shame, and the liberating truth of queer life. The work allows for a tactile exploration of identity and memory, layering the old with the new, […]
I’m Catherine Grimaldi, an artist working in painting and textiles. This winter I am excited to be sharing a new body of work called ‘Caves of the Imagination‘ abstracted paintings drawing on inspiration from travels to the cenotes (swimming sink holes) in Mexico as well as the famous Dordoyne Valley of caves in France. […]
Walking into a stranger’s house can be scary, especially if you feel like you might not belong. Maybe you feel like you aren’t qualified to enjoy good art, or that you don’t run in the same social circles as the creative home owners. Whatever the reason, our Open House is designed to make you feel […]
Christopher Catto – The Beach Award-winning charity Outside In’s national open exhibition, which features 80 artworks on the theme of ‘humanity’, opens at Hove Museum of Creativity on 25th November 2023 and runs until 21st January 2024, as part of Artists Open Houses this winter. This represents the final leg of a national tour for […]
Over the next couple of weeks we will be introducing some of the artists and houses who are taking part in the AOH Winter Festival! Make sure you check out our website for full listings and to plan your route. Clara is opening her seaside Regency home and studio for a third year this Christmas, […]
