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25/08/2026

You have until tomorrow (Wednesday) to send us news of anything art related that you’d like to share with our members. It’s a busy month ahead locally with Artwave Festival & Coastal Currents so be sure to let us know of anything you’re involved with such as an open studio, exhibition, workshop. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our September event is early in September - full details in the September newsletter or see previous post for info.

24/08/2026

As we come to the end of August it’s time to share details of our September event which is earlier than usual and in LEWES - so you can put it in your schedule!

What: A Blue Monkey visit to see Philomena Harmsworth’s exhibition 3 Neon Visitors as part of Artwave 2026
When: Thursday 10th of September 6-7.30pm
Where: Venue 81, Paddock Art Studios, Paddock Lane, Lewes BN7 1TW
Cost: Free to members and £5 on the night for visitors

This month we are heading to Lewes for a special Blue Monkey Network event halfway through Philomena’s takeover of Paddock Art Studios with her 3 different exhibitions Three sisters – two seers and a daughter. We will be arriving for the start of Silvia - she is Ashdown Forest.

Silvia - the sound of water tinkling, heather in her hair, and chandelier cobwebs lit by the sky.

Wearing jackets of moss, the colours of emerald and coal dust. Lumbering limbs cradle her, hypnotised with weight. In a verdant haze - a glittering cloud.

Expect the unexpected with a theatrical exhibition, including video and poetry.

Philomena is an artist based in Uckfield whose practice spans painting, performance, short films, collage and sculpture as a narrative of space. You can see more of her work Philomena Harmsworth Artist

For those travelling to Lewes we plan to meet at Lewes station and walk to the venue, catching the 17.05 train from Eastbourne arriving Lewes Station at 17.25pm (16.29 St Leonard’s WS, 16.36 Bexhill).

The exhibitions will be open as part of Artwave 2026 with 3 different events.

Bridie Open Saturday & Sunday 5th & 6th September 10am - 5pm
Silvia Open Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th September 10am - 5pm
Mirage Open Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th September 5pm - 8pm

Please bring your own refreshment as we will not be providing drink options on this occasion. If you have any questions or access needs, then please do contact us before the event at [email protected]

Artwave Festival

03/08/2026

Details of our Blue Monkey Network event this month when we head to Newhaven to Cement

What: Visit to Cement studios and workshops in Newhaven

When: Wednesday 12th August 6.00 – 7.30 pm

Where: Cement, Unit 10, Quarry Road Industrial Estate, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9EJ

Cement is a new creative space based in Newhaven, East Sussex, offering dynamic art education taught in working artists’ studios for people at all stages of their creative journey. Cement provides a platform for both beginners and established artists to develop their practice through workshop courses, open access and mentoring led by experienced practitioners and educators.

Founders Alison Hand and Julian Wild, established artists and educators with over 30 years art tutoring experience between them, will give us a tour of the studios and workshops and will talk about how they work with artists as well as touching on their own practice and artistic career paths.

Free to members and £5 for visitors. Refreshments will be available.

Any questions then please ping us a message on here.

Cement has limited parking so please park outside the industrial estate on Quarry Road or Fort Road. Please lift share where possible or better still, Newhaven Town Station/bus stops are a 15/20 minute walk along West Quay. (We suggest the train via Lewes that arrives at Newhaven Town at 17.41 where we can walk along together – or the Number 12 bus from Eastbourne, Seaford or Brighton.)

27/07/2026

It’s newsletter time again! Send us details of your exhibitions, open studios, workshops and opportunities so we can share with our membership.

23/07/2026

Another great evening celebrating the artists taking part in the Blue Monkey Network HIVE exhibition Gallery North Hailsham . Thank you to all the artists that shared more about their work and ideas, to the members that came to support and the visitors that joined us. It was another hot night and tricky with so many people there that we couldn’t all fit in the rooms but so interesting and fun.

Just 2 more days to catch the show which closes on Saturday at 4pm. Don’t miss it!

21/07/2026

A reminder that our July event is a Walk & Talk through the HIVE exhibition Gallery North Hailsham where you can find out more about the artworks and artists in the show and of course find out more about our artist network (run by artists for artists) . 6-8pm Thursday 23rd July in the gallery. Plenty of parking near by or come by bus from Eastbourne or Brighton or via the Cuckoo Trail from Polegate on your bike 🚲.

Refreshments will be available- do come along and find out more.

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