50 years of Brighton & Hove Arts Council
BHAC was established in 1974 to promote the not-for-profit arts communities in Brighton & Hove, and in the neighbouring towns and villages of East and West Sussex.
We are a registered charity, run entirely by volunteers, with close to 100 member groups in the fields of drama, music, singing, opera, dance, painting/other visual arts and crafts, and the spoken and written word.
As a charity we rely upon financial donations from funding bodies and the general public. We are grateful for any contribution no matter how small!
We promote the programmes and events of our member groups, helping them to reach out to wider audiences through our core activities and special projects, thereby contributing to the cultural diversity, health, and wellbeing of the communities in which we live.
Latest News
The BHAC Drama Awards for not-for-profit theatre productions
July 15, 2025
The BHAC Annual Drama Awards are open to all not-for-profit theatrical groups across Sussex. It is an amazing opportunity to showcase their productions. Interested? Read on, and please get in […]
2025 Sussex Poetry Competition
July 1, 2025
The 2025 BHAC Sussex Poetry Competition is open for entries! Entries are welcomed from all those aged over 16, who have a connection with Sussex. Entry fees are £6 for […]
Spotlight on: BHAC’s LEWES Groups
June 26, 2025
At the heart of rural Sussex lies the beautiful county town of Lewes – a mixture of the unusual and intriguing and so typically Sussex. (From the Visit South England […]
South Downs Summer Music Festival
June 20, 2025
South Downs Summer Music (SDSM) 15 – 20 July 2025 Alfriston, Lullington and Litlington, East Sussex https://www.southdownssummermusic.co.uk/ About the Festival A celebration of music and community, South Downs Summer Music […]
On September 6th 2025 our Social Media Manager, Abi Rose, will be fundraising for BHAC by taking part in the South Coast Challenge. This is a 100 km ultramarathon which […]
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
Microconcert and picnic with The Mead Men
South Downs Summer Music Microconcert and picnic with The Mead Men Alex Masters – voice Will Newell – fiddle The Church of the Good Shepherd, Wilmington Street, Lullington BN26 5QX […]
Sat 19th July @ 12:00 pm
Northern Lights
South Downs Summer Music Northern Lights – Jeremy Young and friends Jeremy Young – piano Zahra Benyounes – violin Emily Holland – violin Sara Roberts – viola Stephanie Tress – […]
Sat 19th July @ 5:00 pm
Jazz at the Long Man Brewery: The Ticklers
South Downs Summer Music Jazz at the Long Man Brewery: The Ticklers Long Man Brewery BN26 5TL Saturday 19 July 8.00pm Tickets: £25 Information: www.southdownssummermusic.co.uk
Sat 19th July @ 8:00 pm
Energy Made Visible
The Antony Dale Trust Secret Garden Energy Made Visible An exhibition of sculptures by Almuth Tebbenhoff The Secret Garden, Bristol Gardens, Brighton BN2 5JE 15 June–28 September 11.00am–5.00pm (Sundays and […]
Sun 20th July @ 11:00 am
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