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!

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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.

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Latest News

Spring Art Show 2025

April 15, 2025

Art Show sign at the entrance to Brighton Friends' Meeting House gardens

What a wonderful Art Show! The BHAC Art Show was a smash hit this year, attracting a bumper number of visitors – young and old! We had 144 entries of […]

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Art Show 2025

March 13, 2025

Annual Art Show 2025 poster

Our Annual Art Show will take place Wednesday, April 9th to Saturday, April 12th. Doors are open 10am to 5pm at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton. ADMISSION IS ABSOLUTELY […]

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110 years of the Brighton and Hove French Circle

February 6, 2025

Brighton and Hove French Circle logo

Joyeux Anniversaire : 110 years of the Cercle Français de Brighton et Hove In 1915, the Pasteur of the French Church in Queensbury Mews took it into his head to […]

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When Monet came to the Brighton and Hove French Circle

December 20, 2024

Did you know that Claude Monet’s famous artworks of the Thames were painted from his suites at the Savoy Hotel? The Brighton and Hove French Circle were proud to welcome […]

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Upcoming Arts Diary Events

Dominic Howles Septet: A tribute to Duke

Jazz At St Andrews

Jazz at St Andrews Dominic Howles Septet: A tribute to Duke This band came in June last year and I was so bowled over, we just had to get them […]

Fri 25th April @ 6:00 pm

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Duo Madrugada (soprano and guitar)

Music and Wine at St Luke's

MUSIC AND WINE AT ST. LUKE’S:   Duo Madrugada (soprano and guitar) Duo Madrugada presents a programme of stunning and contemplative British music for soprano and classical guitar. The concert will […]

Fri 25th April @ 7:30 pm

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‘The Tempest’

Shoreham Wordfest 2022

Shoreham Wordfest – Celebrating Shakespeare ‘The Tempest’ with This is My Theatre company Shoreham Community Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham BN43 5WU £16, 16s and under £8 For tickets and more information: […]

Fri 25th April @ 7:30 pm

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Printing with Natural Dyes Workshop

East Side Print Printing with Natural Dyes Workshop Create vibrant printing ink from plant-based dyes to screen and block print your designs onto fabric.   Materials included. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, […]

Sat 26th April @ 10:00 am

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BHAC Arts diary Q2 2025

ARTS DIARY

The printed version of the new Spring 2025 Arts Diary will be out in the third week of February. We will be distributing them in the foyer of the Jubilee Library on Saturday the 22nd Feb, and they will also be available from other libraries, community centres, information points, bars and cafes all around the area.

Alternatively become an Individual Supporter or a Business Supporter and get it delivered by post.
Please see the SUPPORTERS page for details.

Printed Arts Diary Information