Learning and engagement is at the heart of what we do at Devonshire Collective (DC). We believe in regular activity that is free at the point of use, artist-led, and inclusive. Programmes are shaped by research into our community and gaps in cultural provision, with a focus on early years, children, teachers and the most marginalised communities in the ward, in particular, refugees and asylum seekers.
DC is one of only two Arts Award Centres in Eastbourne. Our courses are aimed at the Home Educator community, and provide tie-ins to the national curriculum.
We run a range of free family and community workshops at our gallery VOLT and DC Learn Studio as well as regular activities for people of all ages and all walks of life. Visit our What’s On page to take a look.
We also run Arty Parties, a 2 hour party aimed at 6-12s. We provide an art activity for up to 10 children at our DC Learn studio. Bookings for Saturday or Sunday, 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm. Contact Gina Leonard to enquire or make a booking.
Led by Devonshire Collective's Associate Artist Imogen Patel, join a safe and supportive space that explores our heritage and identity by creating and compiling imagery that celebrates who we are. We will be creating our very own concertina where we will bring ideas together and understand where our different identities and communities intersect.
Hosted by Devonshire Collective, Carnival Prop Making workshops will help you bring your ideas for your Carnival entry to life!
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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.
Learning skills and techniques in drawing, painting, 3D and more, and building a personal sketchbook to keep, for 5–11's.
Challenging Behaviours is a new body of research, interactive artworks and environments by artist India Harvey that investigate the powerful potential of childhood, and what makes adults so afraid of younger generations.
The Canopy is Sean Steadman’s first solo exhibition in a UK public institution. First and foremost a painter, Steadman is invested in the medium’s specificities and its ability to draw out emergent visual forms. At Devonshire Collective, Steadman presents newly commissioned and recent works that connect processes of painting and printmaking.
REGENERATE delivers an exciting body of work by emerging and established artists that truly reflects the diverse range and talent of our local thriving artist Blue Monkey Network. The exhibition includes sculpture, painting, illustration, drawing, ceramics, animation, collage and more, revealing the distinctive art practices of our members.
