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OPPORTUNITY: Studio/Workshop Space available in Lewes

A studio, workspace or deskspace is now available to rent in central Lewes
Size: 4.7 x 5.4 m or 272 sq ft - plus bathroom and kitchen facilities
Location: Near St Mary’s Social Centre / Christie Road
Includes: Heating, power, wifi, natural light, bathroom, basic kitchen with a sink, kettle, microwave and fridge. Free on-street parking

Information from the owner and Makers Directory member, Mark:
”I have a large space to rent (or multiple desk spaces) in a self contained annex at my home in Wallands, Lewes. The space is secure and quiet. For reference the white desks in the pictures are 140mm wide.

Ideal for artists, makers and creatives who don't create a lot of noise or use power tools, kilns or chemicals. Viewings welcome and please get in touch if you're interested. From £450pm”

All enquiries to markjohnsoneu@gmail.com or 07976 909026

OPPORTUNITY: Arts Funding Surgery for Early Career Creatives at
Towner Eastbourne, 26 March, 13.00 – 16.00

East Sussex Arts Partnership and Talent Accelerator invite early career creatives to a FREE informative workshop on the funding landscape.
This event is for anyone that is interested in applying for future arts funding, or who has a good idea for a project but doesn’t know where to go to get support in East Sussex. Please note this event is for people of all ages, but Talent Accelerator only work with those aged between 18 - 25 to offer creative careers support. However if you are aged over 25 you can still access support from Arts Council and the East Sussex Arts Partnership. 

You can learn more and book your free ticket through Eventbrite.

OPPORTUNITY: High Weald National Landscape Arts Project

An arts project with community involvement in the High Weald with a budget of £4,000 to implement.

Rachel Bennington, the High Weald Education Officer says:
”We are inviting proposals from artists of all disciplines and backgrounds, for an interpretive, site-specific, or site-responsive arts project involving the community. Up to £4,000 is available for the whole project to include development, resources, expenses, workshops and a final art output e.g. artworks/performance.

The site is Tilgate Forest, an ancient woodland habitat on the edge of Crawley and was once part of Worth Forest - a medieval hunting forest. Ancient woodland is one of the key features of the High Weald National Landscape.

We are open to the artistic form of the project and how the artist involves the community. What is important is the artist’s creative response to the landscape and site and that they engage and involve the community with the desired outcomes in mind. These elements need to feature clearly in the proposal.

We are inviting interested parties to come for an informative walk in the forest with High Weald team members to discover more about this special landscape and ask questions about the contract.”

Walks will be on Tues 25 March for about an hour. To book a place:
10:30 walk - highwealdnationallandscapepartnership/1606310
12:30 walk - highwealdnationallandscapepartnership/1607965

For more information contact: Rachel Bennington, High Weald Education Officer rachel.bennington@highweald.org

OPPORTUNITY: Create South East - business support events

FREE lunchtime events on 29 and 30 April in Eastbourne and Newhaven - to inspire ambitious local creatives looking for support to grow their practice and or business. Funded by the Create South East programme.

James Byford, the organiser says:
”There will be lightning talks from four fantastic speakers who each have fascinating, inspirational stories of their journeys to share. There will be lunch snacks and soft drinks at both events. Numbers are limited so please sign-up early via the links below.”

More information and tickets here:
• Eastbourne, Towner Gallery | Tues April 29 | 12 - 3pm:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1273637797939
• Newhaven, Marine Workshops | Weds April 30 | 12 - 3pm:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1280592890809

SPECIAL OFFER: Artwork Photography, Giclée Printing & Mount Cutting

If you need your artworks photographed, get beautiful giclée printing done or mounts cut, then you should get in touch with Jim Holden - several Makers Directory members already have!

Jim specialises in photography and giclée reproduction using pigment inks on archival paper of paintings and other 2D artwork. He also has a NEW computerised mount cutter and is currently offering a 10% discount for members of The Makers Directory.

To claim your Makers Directory 10% discount or to explore the rates for five or more items, tell Jim you are a member and the name that you are listed under.

Contact Jim at his studio on 01825 841157 or on 07590 683036, or e-mail jim@jimholden.co.uk to have a chat with him about what you need. His studio is located near Lewes and has ample free onsite parking. There is more information on mount cutting and artwork reproduction on his website here: jimholden.co.uk/galleries/folio/artwork-reproduction/

Jim can also:
• Create high resolution files to download of your originals, and produce prints on demand to supply to galleries and your studio sales.
• Make giclée prints of your own photographs and existing digital files printed onto the finest archival papers.
• Photograph your 3D artwork so that you can show your work in style on your website, social media or for gallery submissions.

OPPORTUNITY: Brighton Art Fair | 19 - 21 Sept 2025
A message from the organisers:
”Brighton Art Fair isn’t just an art show - it’s an eclectic showcase of the most talented artists working today. Are you an artist, painter, printmaker, photographer or sculptor ready to step into the spotlight? We’re now accepting applications for this extraordinary event.

Founded twenty years ago to give Brighton’s artists a direct platform to the public, we’ve stayed true to our roots - championing only the most exceptional talent from across the UK. We handpick every artist, ensuring that every piece on display demands attention.”

Apply via: www.brightonartfair.co.uk/application/
Application fee: £10 + VAT | Apply by midnight 6 April

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