As we reach the end of a wonderfully busy year, read on to find out what’s on this December at Colonnade House to help you celebrate the festive season.
Liz English: Dreamscapes
03 – 08 December // 10.00 – 17.00
Enter into a world of dreams where flowers are in abundance, colours are never what they seem and landscapes are formed through subconscious and imagined worlds.
Liz English is inviting you to step into her wonderfully colourful world that’s sure to brighten up those darker months.
Lucia Babjakova: From the Gallery to the Street
03 – 08 December // 10.00 – 17.00
From the Gallery to the Street explores the connection between art and protest. Lucia Babjakova believes that art can play a part in uncovering the truth, and act as a powerful tool to engage people beyond the emotional limitations of anger and outrage.
Lucia has been focusing on specific social and political issues, portraying elements of love, hope, humanity and compassion in her latest work.
Winter Pop Up
10 – 22 December // 10.00 – 17.00
Our Winter Pop Up is back! The studios at Colonnade House have been buzzing with creativity and our Studio Members and a selection of Worthing based artists and makers will be sharing what they’ve been up to as they fill the gallery walls with a selection of original artwork, prints, ceramics and textile art for another year of festive fun in the gallery. Discover some truly unique artwork this winter and find that perfect handmade gift to tick off your Christmas list.
Northbrook College Art Foundation
10 – 22 December // 10.00 – 17.00
Students working across printmaking, illustration, textiles, graphics and more will be filling the gallery with original artwork, showcasing their latest project this December.
Opportunities
Worthing Festival Artwork // Deadline 01 January 2025 // Free
Get involved with shaping the next edition of Worthing Festival as they open up submissions from artists working across multiple disciplines to submit their artwork to be chosen to represent the festival being community run. Find out more about how to apply here.
Immersive Arts Funding // Deadline 02 December // Free
Immersive Arts is a new funding support programme designed to help UK based artists explore, experiment or expand how they work with or would like to work with immersive art. Artists of all levels of experiences are encouraged to apply. Find out more about the funding and how to apply here.
BBC Writers Open Call // Deadline 03 December // Free
The BBC are looking for writers with the strongest potential to be developed and produced for BBC broadcast. You could be new to writing, a playwright, or maybe you want to write for tv. Find out more about the application requirements and how to submit your script here.
Meander Land & Water // Starts from £10
Sussex Contemporary return to Newhaven BN9 Gallery Space run by @creativenewhaven for their newest exhibition. With a theme of ‘Meander, Land and Water’, they’re inviting Sussex linked artists and makers to submit their work. Entry price is based on the size of the work starting from £10. To secure your spot, head to their Instagram here to find out how you can take part.
Sussex Artists and Makers Open Call // Deadline 10 December // Free
An opportunity for Sussex based artists and makers working with low-impact materials to celebrate the acquisition of a piece of land in the South Downs National Park by the charity SMART. Find out more and apply here.
Artist Commission in Brighton & Hove // Deadline 03 January // Free
Fabrica are seeking proposals for an artist commission and participation project that explores themes of wellbeing for young people that will take place between January and October 2025 in Brighton and Hove. Find out more about how to apply here.