About BHAC
Brighton & Hove Arts Council (BHAC) is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. 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.
Latest News
The Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award Ceremony 2025
November 13, 2025
The BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award for 2025 was held at The Brunswick, Hove, on 10th November. The ceremony was introduced and hosted by our Chair, Jane Osler. […]
A Recital of Remembrance
October 31, 2025
Sat 8 November, 7.30pm – A Recital of Remembrance. A fundraising concert for the Brighton Unitarian Church by Simon Madge & Matt Jelf. Suggested donation £5 on the door – […]
Pianists needed for Channel 4’s The Piano!
October 28, 2025
Do you love playing the piano? Channel 4 are recording a new series of The Piano next year, and they are looking for talented amateur pianists to take part. Apply […]
BREMF 2025: Love
October 11, 2025
The Brighton Early Music Festival is live! Tickets are now on sale for their 2025 Festival with the theme of LOVE: Friday 10 – Sunday 26 October 2025. For all […]
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
The Andy Mears Octet
Jazz at St Andrews The Andy Mears Octet Featuring a stellar line-up of UK talent, Andy’s Octet showcases his intricately crafted arrangements and original compositions. Deeply rooted in the jazz […]
Fri 14th November @ 6:00 pm
A Sussex Farm during the 1950s
Rottingdean Whiteway Centre A Sussex Farm during the 1950s with Ian Everest To ‘make hay’ and ‘bring in the harvest’ sound like idyllic past times, but this talk shows just […]
Fri 14th November @ 7:30 pm
Roots & Routes
The Vault – Roots & Routes A curated exhibition exploring creative journeys, belonging, and place through original painting, sculpture, photography, fine art prints and collectibles. 15 Nov – 14 Dec, […]
Sat 15th November
Run, Robot, Run
The Lab – Run, Robot, Run Run, Robot, Run explores the roboticization of popular culture, depicting near-and- far futurist visions in print, digital and animation. Created by Gareth Strachan and […]
Sat 15th November
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