Galleries
If you have an art gallery or retail space selling original artwork (doesn’t have to be ceramics) and wish to be included on this page, please contact us. 
There is no charge for this but if you can link to Hesketh PS from your website that would be great but there is no obligation to do this.
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Eastbourne Christmas Open Houses & Studios
Eastbourne Christmas Open Houses & Studios taking place on 19th/20th and 26th/27th November in 24 venues across the town. All details, including times, are in the brochure available from the PDF below, the Visitors Centre at the Congress complex or any of the Open Houses taking part. Taking place again this year, the popular Eastbourne Artists Christmas Open Houses and Studios will be opening their doors to visitors on the last two weekends of November when Eastbourne artists, makers and designers will display a variety of artwork including paintings, prints, sculpture, jewellery, photography, ceramics, textiles and Christmas decorations in their own homes and studios. Julian Sutherland-Beatson, professional artist and event organiser says:“This is a real showcase for local artists, makers and designers and a chance for the public to see artwork in a domestic setting. It is also a great way for artists to engage with the public and for visitors to see original work at reasonable prices.” Do come to discover a whole range of exciting artwork on show in twenty-four venues across the town from Upperton to Meads, Old Town to Seaside. Come, be inspired and, who knows, you might find that special Christmas present too! Christmas Open Houses this year are on 19th/20th and 26th/27th November but venue opening and closing times do differ. Also please check because all may not be opened on each day. For a complete listing pick up a brochure from the Visitors Centre at the Congress complex, The Lighthouse Gallery at 19 Cornfield Terrace or any of the Open Houses taking part. You can also download a copy of the brochure from the website link below. Brochure - open pdf 
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The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery
Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TP The Guild Shop & Gallery is situated at Southover Grange, an imposing Elizabethan mansion overlooking Southover Gardens in Lewes. The gallery is run as a cooperative, where fine craft work – ceramics, jewellery, furniture, woodwork, printmaking, textiles, metalwork and glassware can be bought from the makers or commissions taken. Open 364 days a year 10am-5pm  01273 479565
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Two Kats and a Cow
167 Kings Road Arches, Brighton Beach BN1 1NB Kathryn Matthews and Katty McMurray (the two Kats) are now celebrating their 14th year of Two Kats and a Cow. Now, as well as their own collection of contemporary prints and oil paintings, they are exhibiting work by guest artists, giving you even more reason to head to their seafront gallery. "We aim to bring to you, the very best in limited edition screen prints, fabulous and quirky ceramics by exciting new artists and contemporary jewellers, as well as one off pieces for your home that we just happened to fall in love with. And of course, we also have some bovine beauties by our good friend John Marshall. We have extended our opening times for the gallery to Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays throughout the year." 01273 776746
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Chalk Gallery
4 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PA Beautiful art, affordable prices. Chalk Gallery exhibits a consistently high standard of artwork by local artists in a variety of media, style, subject and technique. A re-hang every six weeks offers an exciting exhibition of paintings, sculptures, jewellery, ceramics and cards. Chalk is a friendly gallery, run by the artists themselves, so there is always someone there to give you a warm welcome. 01273 474477
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Arts@theCrypt
23 Church Street, Seaford, E Sussex BN25 1HE Arts@theCrypt is run by volunteers made up of local residents and artists under the auspices of Seaford Town Council. This well equipped gallery is made up of flexible exhibition spaces which are available for hire to individuals or groups to display a diverse range of art media. It is located in a unique building that encompasses an atmospheric medieval undercroft which in itself has excellent acoustics suitable for acoustic music and literary events. Centrally located between Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne, it is conveniently positioned just off of the A259 and the town is serviced by good rail and bus links between these centres of population. 07521 954 545
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Artichoke Gallery
Church Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex TN5 7AE Have you stopped in Ticehurst recently? On the eastern edge of Sussex, surrounded by beautiful countryside, Artichoke Gallery is in the heart of this wealden village with an eclectic selection of small creative businesses. In addition to featuring the work of artist/owners Vicki Atkinson, Liz Moys and Louisa Crispin, there are quarterly exhibitions of painting, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery from some of the leading artists and makers in the country. The Gallery has a spacious, relaxed atmosphere to show off the contemporary delights on offer, ideal for sourcing that extra special present from highly skilled artisans, check out the website for a taster but better still, pop in for a sensory treat. 01580 200905
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Kellie Miller Arts
20 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH …especially selected for you. The artist owned gallery is located in the prestigious, historical heart of the Brighton Lanes area, a fitting situation for a space sympathetic to the art of story-telling. The gallery houses local, national and international artist’s works that speak of the artistic process, where the hand of the artist can be seen. Sculptures, textured paintings, mixed media and ceramics are Kellie’s passion. Marrying different art forms allows her to present artworks that are approachable, engaging and enjoyable. She takes great delight in collecting and selecting artworks and displaying them harmoniously and beautifully especially for you. 01273 329384
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Singing Soul Gallery
19 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3HF ‘Art to make your heart sing’ Singing Soul is the gallery and workplace of Marie Prett, ceramic artist, specialising in figurative sculptures: cats, dogs, zebras, showgirls as well as paintings. "Sketching and painting alongside my sculpting, it is my constant aim to create an infusion of colour, energy and movement, humour and curiosity in each piece. Behind each smiling face or humorous pose is a person with a story." Opened in 2010, the gallery is in a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian building in the picturesque town of Cranbrook and shows work from many well-known ceramic artists, painters, sculptors and crafts people. 01580 714551
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Bils & Rye
5 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6AB Bils and Rye is an inspiring art gallery in the heart of North Yorkshire exhibiting eye-catching contemporary sculpture and exquisite ceramics from some of the UK’s finest artists and makers. From the outset, Kate & Nick Bentley strived to bring work of the highest quality to the original Nunnington Studios gallery. From September 2016, having relocated to Kirkbymoorside, the couple continue to improve the offering with world class sculptors, internationally renowned painters and one of the finest display of modern British ceramics available in Great Britain. 01439 748392
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Charleston
Charleston, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LL Charleston the home for artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell and the country meeting place for their friends, the writers, painters and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury group, including Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, Lytton Strachey and John Maynard Keynes is situated in East Sussex. The house and gardens are open to the public every year from the end of March to the beginning of November and celebrates its centenary in October 2016. The Charleston Shop has been voted number 6 in the '100 Best Shops Outside of London' by British Vogue and selected by the Crafts Council for the high quality and breadth of its range. This includes original ceramics, painted furniture, textiles, jewellery, clothes and new and rare books relating to Charleston and to Bloomsbury. 01323 811626
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Coast to Country Lettings & Property Management
33 High Street, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1PL Coast to Country Lettings in Seaford has a dedicated wall for local artists to exhibit their work. Brian and Tracey are keen to promote local artists and enhance their light and modern office for both themselves and their clients. At the time of writing, they are featuring the work of Lynn Beck. Working from a studio at home primarily in acrylics and oils Lynn likes to employ bold colours and simple lines. Lynn particularly enjoys focusing on local scenes and most of her inspiration is from the beautiful landscapes nearby. 01323 898911
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@The Makery
Unit 7, The Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, BN21 1BD @The Makery is a contemporary art gallery run as a collaborative venture by a group of very talented artists and makers. You will find a richly varied stock of artwork that ranges from paintings and prints to ceramics, fused and cast glass, textiles, jewellery and furniture. You can always expect a warm welcome and one of our members will be on hand for a friendly chat or to help you with any questions you might have about the work. With prices ranging from a few pounds to a few hundred there really is something for everyone so please take the time to visit and say hello to the artists.
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Studio+Gallery
21 Church Street, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1HD Studio+Gallery is an artist owned contemporary art gallery set in the centre of Seaford, exhibiting contemporary and experimental work by emerging and older artists. The gallery’s programme offers a wide variety of approaches, form and materials and will always be ready for new challenges. “Wonderful exhibition. Beautiful light space.” J. B. August 2018 07511 817366
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