Art Events
Sponsored by Knockhatch Adventure Park
Upcoming Art Events
May 2026
Aug 2026
Virtual Art Gallery - Invitation to Upload your Art
As in previous years we would like to offer artists and makers the opportunity to submit images of their work to be hosted on the Hailsham Festival Website where they will be supported by a social media campaign ...
FLOCK Community Art Interactive Exhibition at Gallery North
Flock is a Multi-Generational Art Exhibition that celebrates the power of community & collaboration. Multi-disciplinary artwork created by artists from the age of 4 and up. Free public art exhibition with opportunities for members of the public to engage, interact and ...
Sep 2026
Virtual Art Gallery
The Virtual Art Gallery began life as a lockdown project in 2020. We decided to continue with it and you can see the work which local artists have uploaded here.
Dinosaur Take Over!
To open this year’s Hailsham Festival, we’re bringing something rather special — and rather large — to the town centre. Come along and meet Bumble the Brontosaurus, who will be roaming Hailsham High Street with his prehistoric chums for a joyful street celebrat...
Children's Art Competition, Exhibition and How to Enter
Our 3rd annual children’s art exhibition will be held at Gallery North this year, showcasing the work of more amazing young artists from across Hailsham and the surrounding villages.
20th Birthday Street Celebration
To open this year’s Hailsham Festival, we’re bringing something rather special — and rather large — to the town centre. Come along and meet Bumble the Brontosaurus, who will be roaming Hailsham High Street with his prehistoric chums for a joyful street celebrat...
ART-ASAURUS Arts & Crafts at Gallery North
Inspired by our dino-friends at the Festival Street Celebration, come and make Prehistoric themed arts and crafts at Gallery North - free family fun. No booking required, but spaces will be limited. The Gallery will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.
Belle's Pottery - Session 1
Create your favourite food inspired clay figures at BELLE'S POTTERY from air dry clay and paint & take home them the same afternoon. Tuition & guidance included.
Nature in Cyan - A Sun-printing Workshop, Part 1
A hands-on adult workshop exploring the art of cyanotype printing on fabric. Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll use natural materials to create your own sun-printed design and then transform your piece into a personal and unique finished item in the second week. ...
Paint and Sip Evening
Paint & Sip is co-hosted by Claire Piper at Completed Studios and Rachel Nicol at Off The Line Vineyard. We aim to create the opportunity to allow people to unwind and relax with a glass of locally produced wine and explore their creative side! Guided by Claire who is...
Family-Fun Volcanic Pots and Dino-Clay
There'll be clay-fulls of fun in this drop-in clay workshop led by Ceramic Artist Nova Cookson. Free - donations to Gallery North welcome. Spaces are limited and will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.
Children's Art Competition Awards & Prize-giving
Free event for the young artists and their families and friends who entered work in the 2026 Children's Art Competition sponsored by Lightning Fibre and Knockhatch Adventure Park.
Musical Notes Wind Chime Workshop - Fused Glass
Musical notes wind chime workshop made with fused glass with Jazz Dixon.
Nature in Cyan - A Sun-printing Workshop, Part 2
A hands-on adult workshop exploring the art of cyanotype printing on fabric. Part two of our cyanotype workshop invites you to take your sun-printed fabric piece to the next stage. With expert guidance, you’ll transform your fabric into a unique finished item such as ...
Acrylic Painting Workshop with Artist & Teacher Gilly Toft
Learn the art of acrylics with artist Gilly Toft. A two and a half hour workshop to help you learn landscape painting techniques with acrylic paints. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own acrylic paint...
Belle's Pottery - Session 2
Create your favourite food inspired clay figures at BELLE'S POTTERY from air dry clay and paint & take home them the same afternoon. Tuition & guidance included.