Brighton Art Fair 1st - 4th October, 2009

Showcasing over 100 contemporary artists across all media Brighton Art Fair 2009 promises once again to be a top quality and exciting visual arts event. Artists exhibit and sell their work direct to the public making the fair a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Please look at our artists page to see the fantastic selection of work available this year!

Buy Tickets

This year all tickets can be bought in advance from the Dome Box Office. We have a limited number of Tickets for the Private View available - this is your chance to see and buy the best artworks before the public admission - Book here for the Private ViewAll other advance tickets cost £4.50 per ticket but a booking fee applies) - Book here

Accommodation

For those visitors wishing to overnight in Brighton the lovely Hotel Nineteen just a few minutes walk from the seafront is offering a 15% discount on room rates for the duration of the fair. Please quote Brighton Art Fair when making your reservation.

Brighton Art Fair 2008

Feedback from both artists and visitors to the Brighton Art Fair last year was fantastic. Thank you to all the artists who exhibited with us for providing ' the highest quality show to date' and to all the visitors who came through the doors and showed their enthusiasm both verbally and by buying lots of art! Here's what some of our visitors said about Brighton Art Fair 2008 ...
'I go to all the arts and craft fairs in London; Frieze, Zoo, Origins, Affordable, Biz Design Centre, etc and I had assumed that last night would be a small regional event with a few local artists. Sorry...I couldn’t have been more wrong. Couple of lovely illustrators, one of which I will almost certainly be commissioning, great atmosphere, engaged artists (so rare), lovely venue. '
'Beautiful and stimulating as always'
'Always an enjoyable fair to visit with artwork that is affordable'
'Magnificent display of craftmanship, technique and representation'
'Excellent exhibition'
'What a lot of talent - excellent'
'A particularly good year'
'Brilliant - diverse styles and work. Thanks!'

Brighton Art Fair has gained a considerable reputation as an excellent, high quality, accessible and eclectic art fair. It is organised for artists by artists and the main emphasis is on individual artists selling directly to the public.

Set amid the Regency splendour of Brighton’s Corn Exchange, the fair showcases affordable artwork mostly between £50 and £1500. Artists are carefully selected from over 300 applications received each year and we aim to exhibit artists who are producing very high quality, original and innovative artwork across a wide mix of media and styles. Brighton Art Fair is an opportunity for new and experienced art buyers to meet and purchase work direct from the artist, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

24th September to 4th October 2009

Opening and Closing the Festival

Chiddingly Bell Ringers

Music and Dance

Jazz with Darius Brubeck
Jazz Singing Workshop with Claire Martin
Folk with Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
Classical Concert with Vesuvio

Arts and Crafts

The Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Performing Arts and Film

Poetry in the Pub
Comedy with Marcus Brigstocke
Diversions and Jour de Fête, a film by Jacques Tati
Storytelling with June Peters

Family Events

A Family Event with John Hegley and Otiz Canelloni
Pantomime - Aladdin


WADHURST ART EXHIBITION
Wadhurst’s annual feast of fine art begins on 4th September until 13th September. The doors are open from 10.00am until 8.00pm daily (weekends from 10.00am to 4.00pm). This is the biggest exhibition we have had, with 35 artists, sculptures, printmakers and students from Uplands Community College taking part. The artists are from a wide variety of backgrounds, with a colourful mix of styles and media.
Selected artists with pedigrees and formal training, artists who only took up painting on retirement, art students, art teachers and working studio artists showing together creates a special atmosphere and a vitality rarely experienced in any art exhibition of this quality.
Entry is free and there is a bar with tea and coffee available. On Thursday 16th, there will be a guitarist playing a two hour set in the evening, and this is free to everybody.


Marle Place, Brenchley, Kent
http://www.marleplace.co.uk/info.html


September 2009 14th September to 28th September The Sculpture Show - NB the gardens are open each and every day during the show 10am to 5pm.
Now in it's sixth year!
Over 100 contemporary pieces on display and for sale in the grounds.
Preview 12th September 2pm to 7pm by invitation only.
If you would like an invitation to the preview, which includes free entrance to the garden, please contact Mike Likeman tel: 01299 896188or email: mike@thesculptureshow.com
On other days entrance to the show is via the garden at our normal charge.
Cuatro

This gallery show of prints, paintings and pastels runs concurrently with the Sculpture Show. All work by established local artists. Two shows for the price of one!
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SPECIAL OPEN DAYS

Although we officially close on the 5th October 2009, we are always happy to see visitors by appointment especially during autumn if we are expecting an exceptional month of colour
There will be several more exhibitions throughout the season, details yet to be fixed.

Entrance to all exhibitions is free but entrance to the gardens will be charged as usual.
Contact 01892 722304 or lindel@lindel.marleplace.co.uk


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