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
Spring Art Show 2025
April 15, 2025
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 […]
Art Show 2025
March 13, 2025
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 […]
110 years of the Brighton and Hove French Circle
February 6, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
Brighton & Hove Arts Council is looking for someone to help with our fundraising activities If you would be interested in helping us out, please read the following information and […]
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
Dominic Howles Septet: A tribute to Duke
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
Duo Madrugada (soprano and guitar)
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
‘The Tempest’
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
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
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.
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