Running throughout 2026 and coinciding with Devonshire Collective’s tenth anniversary, the project brings the hidden histories of Eastbourne’s communities to life through creative partnerships, community engagement, storytelling and performance. It will culminate in the ‘Seaside Road’ exhibition at our VOLT gallery in Winter 2026.
The programme lets us work with local people who don’t normally engage with heritage projects. To tell their stories by collaborating with contemporary artists and local heritage groups to create new ways of seeing our neighbourhood and those who live in it.
The project will highlight the rich heritage of Devonshire Ward, allowing people to discover a fresh perspective on the area and challenge existing stereotypes. In thinking about the past, we will look to the future – for the neighbourhood, the town and DC.
Join us for a guided walking tour of our four public works, led by two of our Associate Artists, Kai Zhang and Flo Wright.
Join us for our first guided walking tour of our five public works, led by two of our Associate Artists, Kai Zhang and Flo Wright.
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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.
Passing is a newly commissioned performance by Adam Moore, created in collaboration with local residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
67–69 Seaside Road
Eastbourne
BN21 3PL
United Kingdom
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