The Sun Feeds The Wind
A ground-breaking new partnership and exhibition that will collect and display the living histories of the fishing community of Hastings, Sussex for the first time will open in spring 2025 at Hastings Contemporary.
The project, which will preserve an intangible cultural heritage for future generations, has received a grant of £249,972 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and is part of a season of events that celebrate the unique knowledge, skills and practices of the Hastings fishing fleet.
Paul Joy, Chairman of Hastings Fishermen’s Protection Society, said: “Inshore fishing faces immediate and existential threats, but as fishermen we are eternally optimistic for a brighter future. As custodians of the sea, we connect our town to its history, with traditions which pre-date 1066, and to its future – offering answers to the challenges facing our oceans and coastal communities. We are excited to share our stories and preserve them for future generations.”
Stuart McLeod, local regional Director at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “We are delighted to support Hastings Contemporary with their project to capture and share the intangible cultural heritage of the Hastings fishing fleet. This grant, made possible by the National Lottery players, ensures that the voices and memories of this community can be heard for generations to come.”
The Exhibition, The Sun Feeds The Wind, runs from 29 March to 14 September at Hastings Contemporary, Rock-a-Nore Road, TN34 3DW
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