Children’s Virtual Art Gallery
View children's artwork uploaded over the past 12 months
View children's artwork uploaded over the past 12 months
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 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 make art with artists as part of the exhibits on display.
Opening times - Tues & Weds 10am to 1pm and Thurs to Sat 10am to 4pm
Artists will be in residence at Gallery North during the exhibition - times to be confirmed.
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 celebration packed with family fun. There will be dinosaur walkabouts, magical surprises, music, and plenty of festival atmosphere as the High Street comes alive for the day.
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.
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 celebration packed with family fun. There will be dinosaur walkabouts, magical surprises, music, and plenty of festival atmosphere as the High Street comes alive for the day.
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.
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.
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 visual artist, illustrator and facilitator the class is open to all levels of ability. The vineyard is the perfect spot to relax and paint.
Hailsham Pavilion Open Morning organised by HOPS
Live music provided by local musicians throughout,
Tours of the projection room,
An exhibition of The Pavilion and HOPS, past and present
Home made cakes and refreshments available.
See website for more details.
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.
Following the highly successful Book and Author Fair at the 2025 festival we are repeating the event for 2026. A range of authors will display and talk about their work. During the course of the day there will be book signings and vistors are encouraged to talk to authors about their work.