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
BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 2024
November 10, 2024
The Brighton & Hove Arts Council 2024 Outstanding Contribution to the Arts awards ceremony was held at The Brunswick, Hove, on 4th November this year. Our chair, Jane Osler, hosted […]
Book Fair at the Brighton and Hove French Circle
November 1, 2024
Why reread a book when there are so many others out there? Last month the Brighton and Hove French Circle held a “bring and buy” book fair, members brought along […]
Poems on the Buses Coving
October 7, 2024
We are very pleased to announce that the final phase of the Poems on the Buses project is now complete! 34 poems are now available to read on Brighton & […]
2024 Drama Awards entries
September 8, 2024
Our annual Drama Awards entries are scheduled to start this week with “Deathtrap” by Ira Levin, performed by The Wick Theatre Company. Public adjudication will be open to all after […]
The annual Brighton & Hove Drama Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday 12th December at Brighton Girls School, Montpelier Road. It was a delightful evening, beautifully and professionally hosted by […]
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
Strings Unbarred
Music For Connection Strings Unbarred A supportive and inspiring place to play strings together beyond reading music. Includes listening and learning by ear, and creating music together. For adults of […]
Tue 3rd December @ 9:30 am
Experimental Life Drawing
Fabrica Experimental Life Drawing Tuesday 3 and 10 December 10.00am £40 for 2 interlinked sessions Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Tue 3rd December @ 10:00 am
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm December 3 Shelley Levy (clarinet) & Clelia Iruzan (piano) play Burgmuller, Bozza and the Brahms Sonata Op.120 no. 1 Suggested minimum donations of […]
Tue 3rd December @ 1:10 pm
Eclipsed Martyr
Portslade Recorded Music Society Eclipsed Martyr Presented by Frank Benke, Society Member Loxdale English Centre, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA Admission £3.50, includes tea, coffee and cakes Information: Richard Richardson […]
Tue 3rd December @ 2:00 pm
ARTS DIARY
The printed version of the autumn 2024 Arts Diary is now out.
Look for your copy at libraries, community centres, information points, bars and cafes all around the area.
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Please see the SUPPORTERS page for details.
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