Celebrate Cuckmere Haven Art Exhibition

2022 sees the return of the Celebrate Cuckmere Haven Art Exhibition at the magnificent South Hill Barn – 3rd to 18th September

More than 70 artists exhibiting over 90 works make it Artwave Festival’s largest and most diverse venue. Visitors will enjoy the display of paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics and jewellery all in the South Hill Barn with its stunning backdrop of the Seven Sisters.

The exhibition has been specially curated to showcase the works that have been inspired by one of the nation’s most loved views -– The Seven Sisters Cliffs and The Cuckmere Valley.

Along with the exhibition will be daily demonstrations by participating artists, explaining differing artistic styles and techniques. Fascinating evening events will include talks and music.

Open Wednesdays to Sundays 11am to 5pm 3rd – 18th September 2022. Exhibition free. South Hill Barn, Seaford, BN25 4JQ. Coffees, teas and lunches by Brewsters Coffee. Dogs welcome. Evening events are ticketed. For more information, complete programme and bookings: www.celebratecuckmerhaven.co.uk

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16th September 6pm: Clouds under the Sea – Cable Hut 14 and the Birth of Global Communication Local Historian and author, Kevin Gordon, will take you through the birth of international submarine cable communication that began from the tiny hut nestled on the beach at Cuckmere Haven. Professor Maziar Nekovee, Director of 6G lab and Dean of the AI Institute at Sussex University, will explain the present-day communication network and how over 98% of the world’s international communication relies on the thousands of miles of cables that cross the world’s oceans, and what to expect in the future.

17th September 6pm – Corelli Ensemble Candle-lit Concert This popular local string chamber orchestra will be playing a set of music appropriate to the setting and in the stunning South Hill Barn.

Daily free demonstrations will include: Lyndsey Smith: watercolours and mixed media; Helen Brown: print making; Lucy Mutter: collage; Tony Parsons: oil painting.

All proceeds go to Cuckmere Haven SOS Charity www.cuckmerehavensos.org Image: Lucy Mutter, ‘Reflections’ collage.