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

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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BHAC Drama Awards 2024

December 10, 2024

The annual Brighton & Hove Arts Council Drama Awards event was held on Monday 9th December at Brighton Girls School, Montpelier Road. Faynia Williams was the adjudicator this year, and it […]

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Upcoming Arts Diary Events

Bangers

Brighton Dome Bangers Five-star, smash hit Bangers gets the party started with an exhilarating night of original music, lyrical storytelling, and pure UK garage vibes. Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New […]

Thu 20th March

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Screen and Block Printing on Fabric

East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc.  […]

Thu 20th March @ 6:00 pm

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John Loughborough Pearson

Regency Society John Loughborough Pearson John Loughborough Pearson was one the most prolific church architects of the Victorian period, best known for designing Truro Cathedral. He was responsible for the […]

Thu 20th March @ 7:00 pm

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‘The Approach’ by Mark Rowe

New Venture Theatre ‘The Approach’ by Mark Rowe Directed by Mark Wilson New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 21–Saturday 29 March 7.30pm Tickets: www.newventure.org.uk Box Office Information: […]

Fri 21st March

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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