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
Latest news from Brighton and Hove French Circle
February 11, 2026
Ravel, Puccini, Messager, Gounod ... and ten more Musique classique francaise 1885-1900 was the subject of the first talk this year to the Brighton and Hove French Circle.
Spring Art Show 2026
February 7, 2026
Our Annual Art Show will take place Wednesday, April 8th to Saturday, April 11th. Doors are open 10am to 5pm at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton.
In memory of Vaughan Rees OBE
February 5, 2026
It is with great sadness that we report the death, on 17th of January, of Vaughan Rees OBE. Vaughan served as Chairman of Brighton and Hove Arts Council from 2014 to 2017.
An Evening With John McCullough
January 30, 2026
Thursday March 16th, 7pm. This is the launch night of John McCullough's latest poetry collection Crowd Voltage. John will be performing some of his work, and hosting a live Q&A - should be a lot of fun!
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
A short history of British architecture – and what went wrong
Regency Society A short history of British architecture – and what went wrong The annual Antony Dale lecture named in honour of one of the society’s founders and long-time secretary, […]
Wed 18th February @ 7:00 pm
STRATIFIED: Memory, Material & Meaning John Lymer
STRATIFIED: Memory, Material & Meaning John Lymer A dual-site solo exhibition across Mid Street Lab Kemptown × The Vault, Brighton Seafront. 19 February – 9 March 2026 Join us for […]
Thu 19th February
Stratified: Memory, Material & Meaning
Mid Street Lab and The Vault Brighton visual artist John Lymer – Stratified: Memory, Material & Meaning A contemporary art exhibition exploring how memory, material and meaning accumulate through layered […]
Thu 19th February
Gilbert & Sullivan: The Birth of English Operetta
Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: Gilbert & Sullivan: The Birth of English Operetta – Ian Gledhill Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 19 February, doors […]
Thu 19th February @ 2:00 pm
ARTS DIARY
The printed version of the Arts Diary is available from libraries, community centres, information points, bars and cafes all around the area – while stocks last!
Alternatively, become an Individual Supporter or a Business Supporter and have the Arts Diary delivered by post.
See the SUPPORTERS page for details.
Our supporters
Patrons:
Joan Griffiths | Daphne Groves | The Most Rev. Dr Jerome Lloyd | Vaughan Rees OBE | David Sears
Financial supporters:
