Hastings Contemporary

🌟 NOW OPEN! 🌟   IMMORTAL APPLES, ETERNAL EGGS 21 September 2024 – 16 March 2025   Join us for a major new exhibition exploring the rich and complex genre of still life. Immortal Apples, Eternal Eggs is a meeting of two of the UK’s most significant collections – The Ingram Collection and the David and Indrė Roberts Collection – and includes work from artists including Phyllida Barlow, Anthony Caro, Patrick Caulfield, Elisabeth Frink, Sarah Lucas, Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Ai Weiwei. The exhibition brings together world-class contemporary sculpture, video and installation alongside traditional still life painted works, expanding our understanding of the genre and where it is heading.   Visitors can expect an intense and playful dialogue between art of the past and contemporary art, with more than 20 works that have never been seen in a public gallery before, including works by Craigie Aitchison, Louise Bourgeois and Michael Craig-Martin. Find out more and plan your visit on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-w4zzDb   Hastings Contemporary is open from Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am to 5pm. Under 18s go free. Image: Abigail Norris, The Faellen Aeppel, 2023, latex, wadding, tights, copper wire, vintage silk gloves. Image courtesy of The Ingram Collection © Abigail Norris.

Exciting news from our wonderful Head of Development 🌟 Congratulations Leah!

Join our team! We currently have two vacancies: ➡️ Evaluation Consultant We are looking for a freelance evaluation consultant to help us measure the impact of our new kids holiday club. This role will support the team to deliver on our objectives and ensure our evaluation processes are robust, relevant, and effective. Deadline extended: Monday 5 August ➡️ Public Programme Coordinator We are looking for an energetic, proactive person to support our public engagement programme, outreach and partnership work, in particular our youth outreach programme. Deadline: Sunday 15 September Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBrtftvw If you need assistance to complete your application or if you would like to discuss our vacancies or have questions, please email jobs@hastingscontemporary.org 📸 Elias Sime: Eregata እርጋታ photographed by Euan Baker

We’re looking for a freelance evaluation consultant to help us measure the impact of our new holiday club, Squid. This role will support the team to deliver on our objectives and ensure our evaluation processes are robust, relevant, and effective. To find out more and apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eBrtftvw Deadline: Monday 22 July 2024 📸 @euan.baker

 📢 EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 We are delighted to announce a major new show exploring the rich and complex genre of still life, opening at Hastings Contemporary this September. Immortal Apples, Eternal Eggs is a meeting of two of the UK’s most significant collections – The Ingram Collection and the David and Indrė Roberts Collection – and will include work from artists including Phyllida Barlow, Louise Bourgeois, Sir Anthony Caro, Patrick Caulfield, Michael Craig-Martin, Dame Elisabeth Frink, Sarah Lucas, Henry Moore and Ben Nicholson. The exhibition juxtaposes world-class contemporary sculpture, video and installation alongside traditional still life painted works. It aims to challenge assumptions about this familiar genre, inviting new perspectives and asking viewers: what really is still life? Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/epb2TbRK IMMORTAL APPLES, ETERNAL EGGS 21 September 2024 – 16 March 2025 #ImmortalApples #theDavidandIndrėRobertsCollection #IngramCollection #theRobertsInstituteofArt #HastingsContemporary Images: Abigail Norris (b. 1970), The Faellen Aeppel, 2023, latex, wadding, tights, copper wire, vintage silk gloves. Image courtesy of The Ingram Collection © Abigail Norris.   Mark Gertler (1891-1939), The Doll, 1914, oil on canvas. Image courtesy of The Ingram Collection. Sarah Lucas, Grace, 2006, tights, kapok, wooden chair, © Sarah Lucas. Courtesy Sadie Coles HQ, London. Michael Craig-Martin, Portrait (Yellow), 2006. acrylic on aluminium panel © Michael Craig-Martin. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian. Nigel Cooke, More Ideas, 2010, painted and patinated bronze © Nigel Cooke. Courtesy the artist and Pace Gallery. Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Power Hungry, 2020, video. Image courtesy of The Ingram Collection © Valerie Asiimwe Amani Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), Second-Hand Furniture & Effects, 1938, lithograph in colours. Image courtesy of The Ingram Collection, photo © John-Paul Bland. Cathie Pilkington, Singerie, 2004, mixed media © Cathie Pilkington. Courtesy the artist.

Have you visited yet? 👀 Experience the extraordinary craftsmanship of one of Ethiopia's leading contemporary artists in our latest exhibition: ELIAS SIME Eregata እርጋታ 16 March – 8 September 2024 Multi-disciplinary artist Elias Sime weaves, layers and assembles everyday materials into lyrical abstract compositions. He often creates intricate works from electronic components, including circuit boards, computer keys and wires. Upstairs, you can explore key works from his early stitch, yarn and button series, as well as the mud and straw work, Monkeys, Frogs and Television (2005). ‘Each material I collect has its own story, and has been touched by many hands. It has its own language. All the different stories related to the material move me, and I transform these intuitive reactions into my compositions.’ Elias Sime 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-mT6wwT We are open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. Members and under 18s go free. Hastings and Rother residents go half price. 📸 Installation views at Hastings Contemporary 2024. Photos by Chip Creative.

Calling all artist facilitators! 🎨 We are inviting expressions of interest for two freelance artist facilitators for our upcoming children’s art clubs.    🐟 Brill: After School Art Club  A weekly after school club for 5-10 year olds. Children will be guided through the process of creating their own artworks and will leave with a new portfolio of work to take home.  5 workshops, June-July    🦑 Squid: Holiday Club  A free art and food holiday club every Tuesday this summer for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Ages 7-14TBC  5 workshops, July-August    If you enjoy planning and delivering creative workshops to inspire children - get in touch. Sessions will take place in our dedicated learning studio and should be relaxed, inclusive and fun! https://lnkd.in/eBrtftvw Deadline: Sunday 19 May

Live from Venice! ☀️ Our Director Liz Gilmore with artist Elias Sime and his collaborator Meskerem Assegued. While we are showing Elias's work here in Hastings, he is also part of one of the biggest art festivals of the year - the Venice Biennale. Elias Sime: Dichotomy ፊት አና ጀርባ opens today in Venice at Tanarte, until 24 November. You can find out more at www.simevenice.org, and then experience Elias's extraordinary work right here in Hastings 🌟 -‐---- Elias Sime: Dichotomy ፊት አና ጀርባ at Tanarte, Venice as an official Collateral Event of the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia organised by the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf. Until 24 November 2024. ELIAS SIME: Eregata እርጋታ At Hastings Contemporary 16 March - 8 September 2024 Elizabeth Gilmore Kunstpalast GRIMM Gallery James Cohan Gallery #EliasSime #VeniceBiennale

🌟 Join our Board of Trustees 🌟 We are recruiting a new Chair and two new Trustees who share our passion for the visual arts and belief in how galleries can change lives for the better. We are looking for people who represent the diverse perspectives and experiences of Hastings and Sussex life, and people with skills and experience to help us on our journey. The Board has overall responsibility for the gallery and its activities and acts as its governing body. Both the Chair and Trustee roles are unremunerated, though reasonable expenses may be reimbursed. Find out more and apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/eWdbdrQs Deadline: Sunday 21 April Photo Euan Baker

An exciting job opportunity from our friends along the coast 🌟 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea HEAD OF LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT Full time/permanent Apply by 7 May