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Art Battle Brighton @ The Spire St Mark’s Chapel

Jeff Keen: 100 Years of Dr Gaz @ John Marchant Gallery

Portrait art session @ Cornerstone Community Centre

PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print @ Phoenix Art Space

Visual Arts

Art Fri 1 Dec 6-8pm Every Friday until Fri 8 Dec

Portrait art session

@ Cornerstone Community Centre
Admn: £15

Come and build your drawing skills in these Xmas portrait sessions!

At the Cornerstone in Hove, St Johns Church near Palmeira Square

Models will pose for two hours in festive costume.

Xmas drinks served in a musical atmosphere.

Tutor guidance if required.

Materials available if you have none.

£15 / £10 concessions, for each session. Advance booking.

Call 07914 265 849 to arrange booking and for more info.

Cornerstone Community Centre - Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL
t: 07914265849 | Website | Email

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Art Sat 9 Dec 11.00 - 18.00 until Sun 10 Dec

PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print

@ Phoenix Art Space

This winter PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print takes place over one jam-packed weekend in December, and features a vibrant and exciting programme of events and workshops.

In the Main Gallery the Tabletop Print Fair presents 20+ printmakers and collectives, whose work spans a variety of methods including screen-print, etching, cyanotype, woodblock and monoprint. Drop-in over the weekend to discover and purchase original prints, cards and handmade items direct from printmakers, and source the perfect gifts for yourself or a loved one this holiday season.

A programme of workshops and courses invites visitors to be inspired and learn how to create lithographs, block prints and monoprints of their own. Little River Press and Will Mower will be hosting drop-in workshops in the Main Gallery for those who’d like to experiment in a fun and relaxed environment, and attendees looking for something more immersive can join Rachel Cohen’s full weekend printmaking course.

Families are also invited to come along to the Amazing Art Cart creative workshop, where they will guide children through designing and making their very own print to take home.

Phoenix Art Space - 10-14 Waterloo Pl, Brighton, BN2 9NB
t: 01273603700 | Website | Email

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Art Sat 16 Dec 18:00 - 23:00

Art Battle Brighton

@ The Spire St Mark’s Chapel
Admn: £15

Twelve talented artists will take the stage, each armed with their brushes, canvases, and a burning desire to be crowned the ultimate champion of the night. The competition unfolds in three rounds of fast-paced creativity, where artists battle the clock and each other to produce stunning works of art before your very eyes.
But that's not all - the audience plays a vital role in determining the winner! Via our dedicated app, you can cast your vote and help decide who will be crowned champion. Watch the paint fly as artists go brush to brush, and experience the thrill of art creation in real time.
What sets Art Battle Brighton apart is that all the artwork created during the event will be available for auction. This means you have the opportunity to take home a unique masterpiece that was born right in front of your eyes. It's a chance to own a piece of this exciting night and support local artists

The Spire St Mark’s Chapel - Eastern Road, Brighton , BN2 5JN
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Art Fri 10 Nov Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm until Sat 23 Dec

Jeff Keen: 100 Years of Dr Gaz

@ John Marchant Gallery
Admn: Admission Free

John Marchant Gallery is proud to present '100 Years of Doctor Gaz' - a centenary celebration of the extraordinary vision of Brighton's own Jeff Keen (1923-2023).

Keen was relentless in his quest for creative satisfaction, often drawing friends and family into his practice, many of whom appear in various guises in film and photography through extended periods of his career. Keen also had a rare ability to draw as if tracing a line already marked by his mind on the paper, allowing an incredible level of energy and confidence to imbue his work across so many media.

The exhibition will feature large format photographs and film stills, painting, intimate drawings and a rolling presentation of film from the renowned career of one of the UK's most exciting and pioneering artists.

This exhibition has been organised with the kind cooperation of Stella Keen.

John Marchant Gallery - 37 Ship Street, Brighton , BN1 1AB
t: 07906275098 | Website

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