OAXACA to HASTINGS via NICE
By Harriet Macaree What am I doing showing paintings in Hastings? I’m not a Hastings woman, but moved here 5 years ago, not just a dreaded DFL (down from London) by birth, but also a recent DFF (France) and former…
The Hastings Arts Forum
Onwards and Upwards after Lockdown The Hastings Arts Forum was, like so many galleries, sadly forced to close its doors during the recent lockdown. In addition to the latter, the Arts Forum was also put in the unenviable position, of…
Artist Spotlight
Ida Haag Ida Haag was born in Kungs-Husby, Sweden in 1979 and has a range of impressive qualifications, including a BA Fine Art from The University of East London. She has considerable experience as a photographer and jewellery designer. Her…
Gods Alight at the Forum
Simone Witney reviews the latest Stains and Traces show at the Arts Forum, running until 1st ; Colm Toibin has spoken of Seamus Heaney’s “always crediting the miraculous” as a reason for Ireland’s deep mourning for him. Heaney commands an…
Photohastings – Part 1
By Mia L Photohastings is a creative photographic umbrella, with a self-initiated remit to develop creative and cultural opportunities for photographers in Hastings and St Leonards. Photohastings – Part 1 is the first of a month long exhibition, which features…
Arts Diary
Hastings Arts Forum Big Fundraising Bazaar and pop up cafe!Saturday 26th October 11am-5pm, 36 Marina (under Marine Court) St Leonards TN38 0BU. Art materials and books, quality clothes, plants, material, wool and more. Lovely lunches, yummy cakes, mulled wine, teas and…
COMMUNITY LEDGE #5: Rachel Holtom
We’ve had Community Ledges who make waves in the community. This month we have someone who makes ripples. Having experienced the top-down approach of social work, Rachel Holtom found herself more comfortable with the unintended consequences of small kindnesses, something…
Rising Talent 4
By Mia L ‘Rising Talent’ is a yearly exhibition held at The Gallery in Hastings Arts Forum in St Leonards. Now in its fourth consecutive year, this highly innovative show gives young and emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit their…
Still Watching Paint Dry
Paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints By Robin Holtom ‘Still Watching Paint Dry’ will coincide with Robin Holtom’s 75th birthday and features a variety of work from his long career as an artist. Holtom’s work is at times vibrant in tone, with…
ARTS DIARY
Day Trip to Farley FarmJust in time for the summer holidays, Farleys House and Garden presents a breathtaking exhibition by Sir Peter Blake, heralded as the Godfather of British Pop Art. As with all the exhibitions at Farleys Gallery, works…