Devonshire Collective (DC) is a cultural and community organisation operating across a network of ex-retail sites in the Devonshire West ward, Eastbourne – a vibrant area with a long-standing community.
At our gallery, VOLT, we commission significant first solo exhibitions by emerging and underrepresented artists living in East Sussex and nationally. We are studio providers to a range of creatives and makers. DC Learn is our learning and engagement programme for families, young people and our communities in Devonshire West ward. Our galleries and programmes are free, and open to all.
Still life, 2023, is a newly commissioned public artwork by Adam Moore at the end of Eastbourne Pier. Commissioned in partnership with Eastbourne ALIVE, in celebration of the Turner Prize 2023.
superstructure (public image), 2023, is a newly commissioned public artwork by Madeleine Pledge in Marine Parade Gardens. Commissioned in partnership with Eastbourne ALIVE, in celebration of the Turner Prize 2023.
Skill Cut Winner, 2023, is a newly commissioned public artwork by Rottingdean Bazaar. Commissioned in partnership with Eastbourne ALIVE, in celebration of the Turner Prize 2023.
Love, Empathy, Respect, Dignity is a newly commissioned public artwork by Nadina Ali, in collaboration with Devonshire Youth Collective and Sanctuary. Commissioned in partnership with Eastbourne ALIVE, in celebration of the Turner Prize 2023.
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Nature Rave is a newly commissioned window installation and graphic identity by Devonshire Youth Collective, in collaboration with Two Pens. In celebration of the Turner Prize 2023 with Eastbourne ALIVE.
Free, after school art group every Tuesday of term time for 6–11’s for Networx registered families only.
A weekly course, in 6 week terms for people aged 50+ who would love to try art but have little confidence.
A free, art and messy play session for pre-schoolers and their parents and carers.
Our Bronze Arts Award Course builds an individual portfolio of work ranging from drawing and painting to print and mixed media. Students will learn new skills and techniques in various mediums. Trinity College, London moderates all portfolios.
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A Bedroom for Everyone is an exhibition comprising a newly-commissioned animation by filmmaker Ed Webb-Ingall, stemming from a long-term body of work that asks what the role of filmmaking is in response to the current housing crisis in the UK.
Two Films is a double bill of moving image works by Dan Guthrie.
Devonshire Collective is extremely grateful to the many companies and individuals who support the gallery, including Chalk Cliff Trust, The Duke of Devonshire’s Charitable Trust, John Jackson Charitable Trust, Roy Hudson Trust and Safer in Sussex Community Fund.
