SHH… ISOBEL SMITH & ABIGAIL NORRIS

EXHIBITION

BN9 STUDIO

May 2 – 31 [Thur – Sun]

10am – 4pm Thur – Sat | Sun close 3pm | FREE

Shhh… explores silence as a charged force. Abigail Norris and Isobel Smith met weekly, guided by a virtual Louise Bourgeois, letting strangeness and intimacy coexist. Over two years, their dialogue shifted from conversation to paired works, insisting sculptures speak for themselves, resonating tension, pressure, and autonomy without merging practices.

Part of the visual arts programme for the 2026 Brighton Festival.

EMERGENCE: BA DESIGN DEGREE SHOW

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

May 13 – 17

10am – 4pm | FREE

An exhibition showcasing the work of students on the University of East Anglia-validated multi-disciplinary design degree course, delivered by East Sussex College at the Marine Workshops.  

SUNDAY PAPERS BY ISOBEL SMITH

LIVE PERFORMANCE

BN9 STUDIO

May 17, 24 | Sundays

12pm (10 minutes duration) | FREE 

Artist Isobel Smith performs Sunday Papers on Sundays at midday throughout the exhibition.

SHHH… SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION AND YOU COULD WIN AN ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Make a contribution towards the running the show – no matter how large or small – and not only will it be hugely appreciated, but you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of two original artworks by Isobel Smith & Abigail Norris.

The Draw will take place on 31st May after the Hettie Judah event.

Get tickets for the Shhh… Prize Draw for Original Artworks HERE

ARTIST & CURATOR IN CONVERSATION: ABIGAIL NORRIS & ISOBEL SMITH WITH MARCELLE JOSEPH

TALK

BN9 STUDIO

May 23, Saturday

11am – 12pm | £5 

Curator and gallerist Marcelle Joseph joins Norris and Smith for an intimate, unscripted conversation in front of the work — moving through questions of silence and refusal in women’s practice, collaboration and support structures, visibility and access, what it means to make and show work outside London.

Tickets available HERE

THE SHH… ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION WITH HETTIE JUDAH

TALK

BN9 STUDIO

May 31, Sunday

12 – 2pm | £5 book here

Hettie Judah will be in conversation with Isobel Smith & Abigail Norris plus guest artists on Sunday 31st May.

Hettie will introduce her latest book How to Enter the Art World, followed by Q&A. 

Hettie Judah is a writer, and curator of the acclaimed exhibition Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood. The author of numerous books on art, she is well known as a critic, columnist, broadcaster and advocate for artists’ rights. How to Enter the Art World is a grown-up guide for any artist whose life is complicated, demanding and, well, human. Frank, funny and occasionally forthright, this is your friend on the path (back) into the art world.

Tickets £5. Book here. 

NEWHAVEN ART CLUB PLATINUM PALETTE

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

May 20 – 24

10am – 4pm | FREE

Join Newhaven Art Club for its Platinum Palette art show. The showcase brings together generations of local artists, honouring the club’s legacy through painting and mixed media. Visitors will experience a rich blend of tradition and innovation, reflecting seven decades of creativity, community spirit, and artistic growth.

Artwork by Mandy Caplin

 https://www.newhavenartclub.co.uk

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NEWHAVEN HERITAGE STORIES

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

May 26 – 31

10am – 4pm Tue – Sat | Sun 10am – 3pm | FREE

Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this exhibition showcases the work of local Newhaven residents, who have been collaborating with Sussex Community Development Association and local Community Historian, Dr Jenny Flood, to explore and celebrate the “Hidden Histories” of Newhaven from the 1960s onwards. 

To find out more visit: https://sussexcommunity.org.uk/our-services/newhavenheritagestories/

MAKING OUR MARK II: SEAHAVEN ACADEMY ANNUAL SHOW

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

Jun 2 – 7

10am – 4pm Tue – Sat | Sun 10am – 3pm | FREE

Seahaven Academy proudly showcase their students’ artwork for the second year in the Atrium. The exhibition celebrates their talent, energy and individuality in Art, 3D Design and Photography.

50 YEARS OF PRINT

EXHIBITION & EVENTS

BN9 STUDIO

Jun 6 – 27

10am – 4pm Thu – Sat | Sun 10am – 3pm | FREE

Celebrating UK Graphic Art From The Harvey Lloyd Archive

Headline sponsors L&S Printing

This month-long exhibition celebrates the vitality of the UK graphic arts scene, explored through five decades of screenprinting history drawn from the archive of Harvey Lloyd. Curated by Owen Gildersleeve, the show brings together leading contemporary figures including Mr Doodle, Mr Bingo, Orla Kiely, Anthony Burrill, Supermundane, Sarah Boris and Seb Lester, alongside many other archive works and newly commissioned limited-edition prints.

Alongside these established names, Grand Matter will introduce a select group of emerging artists, placing new talent in direct dialogue with industry heavyweights and reinforcing Harvey Lloyd’s role in supporting the next generation.

Delivered in collaboration with Look Again, the month-long exhibition is supported by a live programme of drawing performances, talks and workshops — positioning the project as both a celebration of legacy and a platform for future creative growth.

Harvey Lloyd will be offering free drop-in screen printing on 13th June 11am – 1pm and 2 – 4pm.

More details here. 

50 YEARS OF PRINT – NIGHT OF TALKS

TALKS

BN9 STUDIO

Jun 6, Saturday

6 – 9pm | Tickets £10

Drawing on decades of collaboration and shared practice, this series of conversations offers an opportunity to hear directly from the artists behind some of the most distinctive work in contemporary print, illustration and design. Talks from Mr Bingo, Louise Lockhart, Adrian Johnson, Sarah Boris and Tom Pigeon, hosted by Owen Gildersleeve. Book tickets here

MEETING ROOM TALKS PRESENT –  AN EVENING WITH ORLA KIELY AND ANTHONY BURRILL

TALKS

BN9 STUDIO

Jun 11, Thursday

6.30pm [talk 7.30 – 9.15] | Tickets £8 / £16

Meeting Room Talks present a live talk and Q&A with the queen of pattern Orla Kiely and the king of print Anthony Burrill. The talk will be hosted by Claire Blyth, co-founder of design-focussed PD agency Red Setter, co-founder of Meeting Room and regular host of the My Life In Design podcast. Book your tickets here.

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INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION

ATRIUM

Jun 17 – 28 | Tues – Sun

10am – 4pm Tues – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free

TURPS | EAST SUSSEX 2026 SHOW

EXHIBITION

BN9 STUDIO

Private View | Fri Jul 3 | 6pm – 8pm

Exhibition | Jul 4 – 12 | Thurs – Sun

10am – 4pm Thurs – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free

MUTUALLY ENTANGLED

EXHIBITION

BN9 STUDIO

Jul 16 – Aug 2 | Thurs – Sun

10am – 4pm Thurs – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free

Mutually Entangled brings together eight painters from the Turps Alumni family, exploring interconnections between the human and non-human world, where consciousness, matter and environment are mutually entangled (in paint).

OUSE VALLEY ART CLUB SUMMER EXHIBITION 

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

Jul 1 – 5

10am – 4pm Weds – Sat | 10am – 1pm Sun

Free

An exhibition of artworks in a variety of media and made by a friendly group of like minded amateurs who meet weekly. 

LIMINAL: A GROUP ART SHOW FROM FOLIO 14

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

Jul 7 – 12

10am – 4pm Weds – Sat | 10am – 1pm Sun

Free 

Seven contemporary artists from East Sussex come together to present Liminal; a diverse exhibition of painting and mixed media, exploring themes of change, transition and transformation. An engaging and accessible work from an established regional group.

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CONNECTIONS_AT

EXHIBITION

ATRIUM

Jul 14 – 19

10am – 4pm Weds – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free 

Connections_At mix things up and return with a slightly different line up. New and familiar, this small group of artists exhibit ceramics, mixed media, photography, print, paint, and textiles.  

@connections_at  joannagoodwin.art

THE DOCKSIDE BARREL SCRAPERS

LIVE MUSIC

ATRIUM

Jul 26 | Sunday

12.30 – 2.30pm | Suggested £5 donation

Led by multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn, Newhaven’s own Dockside Barrel Scrapers are a joyful folk orchestra comprising a cello, guitar, bohdran, banjo, fiddle, flute, bass, recorder, whistle, guitarron and weissenborn. Come enjoy two 45-minute sets of lively tunes, the first live music gig in the Marine Workshops. 

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AT THE EDGE

EXHIBITION & RESIDENCY

ATRIUM

Jul 28 – Aug 1

10am – 4pm Tues – Sat

Free 

Carol Havard (Art Techniques) and Sara Clifford (Inroads Productions) invite you to a residency and sharing of their work – past, present and future – featuring the chalk landscape and coastline of Newhaven. Alongside an open exhibition, each day features a different activity, including a shared art and writing workshop on Thursday 30th July. Check back for dates, details and booking links.

Find out about Carol’s long standing creative family connection to Newhaven, and the forthcoming participatory community musical/opera from Inroads. A warm welcome awaits!

APEC @ NEWHAVEN

EXHIBITION 

ATRIUM

Aug 4 – 9 

10am – 4pm Tues – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free 

An exhibition of work by three artists from APEC (Art Producing Economic Community) Studios, in Hove. Rachel Brooks Read shows paintings and works on paper; Henry Rowsell shows mixed media paintings on found materials, and Marie Sansford exhibits mixed media paintings.

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PEACEHAVEN ART & CRAFT CLUB

EXHIBITION 

ATRIUM

Aug 4 – 9 

10am – 4pm Tues – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free 

An exhibition of works by artists and craft makers who meet weekly to socialise and share their creative passions.

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GATHERING MOMENTS

EXHIBITION 

ATRIUM

Aug 6 – 23 | Tues – Sun

10am – 4pm Tues – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free 

Living and working in East Sussex, Quayside Arts Collective is a group of artists who met through local art classes and discovered a shared passion for creating and exhibiting work together.

CONNECTIVE THREADS

EXHIBITION 

ATRIUM

Aug 27 – 30 | Thur – Sun

10am – 4pm Thur – Sat | 10am – 3pm Sun

Free 

A mother and son exhibition bringing together the artistic output of Val Brewin and her son Nev Brewin. Val works with textiles, mixed media, found objects and creates abstractions of the natural world. Nev is a painter and incorporates wood, found material into his, mainly abstract artworks. He is inspired by natural and urban landscapes.

facebook: Valerie Brewin Art,  Nevil Brewin Art

@nevbrewinart 

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