A mixed media exhibition on canvas, fabric, card, giclee and ceramic boxes which focus mainly, but not solely on the late 1960s. It is inspired by three books. Undercroft - there will be a lava lamp projector with bean bags and pillows and a Bakelite telly (if it works). There will be a woman who will occasionally dance and pose in 1960 poses in the fashion of the period. Music will be played in the gallery and undercroft eg Doris Day, Beach Boys, The Doors, etc

Opening hours - 11am - 3pm daily

Private view - Friday 13th 6-9pm

About the Artist

Pamela M. Earl

Pamela’s work involves place, events and history. For thirty-five years she has lived mostly in England. Three were spent in Dublin. Pamela holds a Dip Int/Env Des from The New England School of Art & Design (at Suffolk University), Boston, Ma. Her major was Art Deco. She holds an MA Pub and PG Dip Cons His Env. Pamela was a draftsman at Renton Howard Wood Levine Partnership.

For ten years she worked in production, starting as an extra in Robocop II then worked in live television as an actor on RTE’s Nighthawks (Anne Enright was Producer). She moved behind the camera; work included props buyer and production assistant on the award-winning opera film Hell for Leather. She later produced pop promos including ETA’s Casual Sub and the film short Upstairs. Its premier was held at the ICA.

Recently, Pamela’s work has been mostly mixed media. Her watercolour, acrylic, oil and pen and ink works have hung in London, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin and Arlington, Texas and East Sussex.

Between 2014 and 2019 Pamela produced and partly stitched a three-piece embroidered biography of William the Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Regent of England. It resides in Pembroke Castle. In 2021, she held an exhibition of found assemblage boxes at The Star Brewery Gallery, Lewes.

In 2022, Pamela held an extensive exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in. It was held in The Crypt Gallery. Recordings of Nixon’s phone conversations and footage of the Watergate hearings were used.

A proud native Texan and daughter of the South, Pamela considers herself a citizen of the world. She and her partner, Seb, live in Lewes with house bunny Chevy and Jessica, a tuxedo cat.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Annual
Christmas Fair at The Crypt. You will find a collection of inspiring and unique items to purchase, which are all hand-made by local artists and crafters from Seaford and surrounding area. Please visit us to find that extra special Christmas gift.

Opening times - 10am - 4.30pm daily

Alongside my waves this year, I'm planning to delve into my imagination and share with you some of my more unique and creative visions. An extension on reality. The exhibition is titled 'Keys to the imagination'. Meaning I would like to offer you the keys to unlock your mind and join me underwater, or in the air, through a moment in history or enter into dream.

Opening times - 10.30am - 4pm

Sara Hill an artist from Brighton will be filling the gallery with a mixture of colourful, energetic and thought provoking seascapes and landscapes in a variety of media.

Website - www.sarahillartist.com

Private view Saturday 5th October 2-4pm - everyone welcome

Opening times - 10.30am - 4pm Wednesday-Saturday

11.00am - 4pm Sunday

Closed Monday and Tuesday

This exhibition has been curated by SCIP to explore and celebrate heritage and contemporary art and crafts.

Made By Hand is an exhibition of heritage and contemporary arts and crafts, curated by art charity SCIP for the 2024 Artwave Festival. Featuring a stunning collection of new artworks ranging from calligraphy to ceramics, printmaking to woodturning this exhibition is set to be one of the highlights of this year’s festival.   

Heritage crafts and arts are defined as being practices which involve manual dexterity to produce, which use traditional materials and design techniques, and which have been passed on through generations. At Made By Hand visitors will also see how traditional skills have shaped contemporary practise, and we are delighted to be showcasing two graduates from Brighton University’s Craft & Design BA who represent the extraordinary new talent emerging into this market.

Exhibitors include Jo Smith | Silversmith, Ellie Bond | Glass Art, Sue Haughton | Painting, Sally Mae Joseph | Ceramics, Rebecca Walklett | Metalsmith, Susie Leiper | Calligrapher, Tiki Brighton | Contemporary Jewellery, Sue Hufton | Calligrapher & Weaver, Fiona Richardson | Printmaker, Ruby Davies Knott | Ceramics | Brighton University Graduate, Irina Lespa | Woodworking | Brighton University Graduate

Alongside the exhibition will be opportunities for the community to try some heritage skills, with a community weave and clay plate making on offer for all ages and free of charge.

Opening Hours

Thursday - Saturday 10am - 4pm | Sunday 11 - 3

We are delighted to be returning to the Crypt for this year’s special exhibition. It is the Club’s 70th Anniversary. It will include a small display of art by our former members who have died in recent years. No crafts this year except greeting cards and unframed paintings.

Opening times - 10.30am - 4pm

Sharon Fuller, Margaret Howker and Jan Reeves met in the 1980's at St Martin's School of Art in London (now the University of the Arts). They remained friends but this is the first time all three have exhibited together.

The exhibition is a contrasting mix of all three artists work and styles. Much of Sharon Fullers vibrant work draws on the life and personalities of Seaford. Margaret Howker's subtle collages are inspired by landscape and Jan Reeves creates exquisite still-life paintings.

As well as paintings, prints and collages, 2 short animated videos by Sharon Fuller will be shown on the hour.

Opening times - 10am - 6pm

Newhaven Art Club’s 2024 Exhibition | Original Artworks and Crafts

Newhaven Art Club will be holding its annual exhibition of original artwork and crafts at The Crypt gallery starting 24th July and running until 30th July, 10 am to 4 pm daily. Entry is free of charge. This friendly, well-established club features local artists working in many different media and all artworks displayed are for sale. Visitors to our annual exhibitions at The Crypt have commented how much they enjoyed their visit; we look forward to welcoming you to our 2024 exhibition of our most recent works.

Opening times: 10am - 4pm

SCIP and Local Primary Schools are proud to present an exhibition of incredible art work by Year 3 students celebrating Seaford.  Come along and see their amazing collaborative art works and get creative yourself at one of SCIP's free Come & Create weekend workshops. 

The exhbition is open on July 20th and 21st from 10am - 4pm.

The free pop in workshops will run 10am - 2pm and are suitable for the whole family.

5 RHYTHMS - KATY OXBORROW
Sat 6th to Sat 13th July 2024

11.00am - 4.30pm daily

An exhibition by Seaford painter Katy Oxborrow, returning for her 3rd Crypt show. 5 Rhythms pays homage to the fundamental components of life; Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space.

3 years in the making, this exhibition highlights a desire to learn from nature; its cycles and rhythms. In the modern world it is easy to lose sight of our natural state of being. Katy explores our connections to the earth and questions what may be possible if we look beyond our perception.

Taking inspiration from writers, philosophers, ancient symbolism and mythology, Katy's art helps her to make sense of the world, and to question what it is to be human.

www.katyoxborrow.co.uk

The Brasspoint Summer Exhibition 2024 is the artwork of 55 artists on the Brasspoint School of Visual Arts workshops in Newhaven.

The exhibition runs from Thursday 27th June to Thursday 3rd July and is open from 11am to 5pm (except for Thursday 27th June when it closes at 3pm) This is an exhibition of the artworks of the 55 artists on the Brasspoint workshops in Newhaven. www.brasspointsva.com

Opening times - 11am - 5pm (Thursday 27th till 3pm)

She and the Sea: A World Ocean Day Art Exhibition

Explore the beauty and importance of our oceans through the lens of art, celebrating World Ocean Day, at the 'She and the Sea: A World Ocean Day Art Exhibition' at The Crypt in Seaford, East Sussex, from June 8th to June 16th, 2024, open daily 10am - 4.30pm. 

Through visual art, the exhibition delves into the challenges facing our seas. It aims to connect audiences with the ocean's threats and explores how artistic expression can catalyse discussions and actions. The exhibition features Brighton-based mixed-media seascape ecofeminist artist Laura Callaghan, alongside curated works from regional artists specialising in ceramics, textiles, and jewellery (Jenny Morrish, Lucy Morrison, Claudia Weatherley) and works from art students from BHASVIC college. 

World Ocean Day is an international event, observed annually on June 8th and is a global call to action for the protection and appreciation of our oceans. This year's theme, "Catalysing Action for Our Ocean & Climate," inspires collaborative efforts for a healthier planet and a more just society. The artists believe in the transformative power of both the sea and art in making us feel better. The exhibition focuses on fostering hope and optimism rather than despair, visually symbolising collective efforts toward a better future for our oceans. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with powerful artworks that stimulate dialogue and inspire positive change.

Friday 14th 7pm

SUSSEX UNDERWATER @ The Crypt, Seaford.

Welcome to an immersive experience at the Crypt Gallery in Seaford! Dive into the depths of Sussex's underwater world with our Sussex Underwater team divers. Discover the beauty, mystery and importance of our local aquatic realm through stunning photography and first hand accounts. Get ready to be amazed by the wonders beneath OUR coastline. Join us for an unforgettable journey into SUSSEX UNDERWATER!

Please follow link for tickets

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sussex-underwater-the-crypt-gallery-seaford-tickets-880754940737?aff=oddtdtcreator

A joint art exhibition by Lindy Dunbar and Jackie Hurwood

Opening hours -

10.30am - 5pm

A celebration of words, art and music, including open mic poetry, workshops, music performances, story telling/book discussions and artworks.

What’s On -

Mon 15 April and whole week: Artworks by Polly Read and David Allen (plus?).

Tues 16: 2:30 – Scriptwriting workshop with Mischa Frankel Gardiner;

7:30 – Poets Alex Josephy and Janet Sutherland.

Weds 17: 11:00 and 2:30 – Poetry workshops with Rich Hume;

7:30 – Poet Ruth O'Callaghan.

Thurs 18: 7:30 – Poet Peter Martin (with music).

Fri 19: 7:30 – Book launch by Nicholas Royle: 'David Bowie, Enid Blyton and the sun machine'.

Sat 20: 2:00-5:00 - Walking poetry workshop in Arlington with Chris Goode.

Sun 21: 7:30 - Open Mic Poetry evening, with guest poet Susan Evans.

An exhibition of oil paintings by Seaford painter Cecily Tucker, returning for her 4th Crypt show.

Opening hours -

11am-4pm daily

7 professional local artists inspired by our stunning South Downs and Coastline. Artworks by Gill Bustemente, Alicia Tolhurst-Brown, Sarah Duffield, Zizi Stupkova, Stephen Hawkins, Becky Haskol and this years guest artist Chris Schneider.

Opening times -

Private view - Friday 22nd 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday 23rd - Thursday 28th - 10:30am - 4pm

Join the SCIP team this March in celebrating World Book Day, and the relationship between literature storytelling and illustration. 

Exhibition

An exhibition of book inspired artworks by professional artists will give you a glimpse into book cover design, and children book illustration. With prints donated by the artists to raise vital funds for the charity. 

Artists include Adam Stower, Daisy Hirst, Abigail Hall, Graham Carter, Kate Read, Karl James Mountford, Ed Bettison, Harriet Hobday, Flavia Sorrentino, Sharon King-Chai, Kim Faria, Natalie Smillie.

Opening times - 2nd-16th March | Open Wednesday-Saturday | 10am - 4pm

Free Story Telling in The Arabian Night Reading Room

We have some wonderful guests joining us for some unique story time experiences in our medieval undercroft which is being transformed by the Arabian Tent Company for the event! 

For full listing of story telling sessions visit: Story Time at The Book Show

Come and Create: A Fairytale World

A fun free story writing and art workshop for ages 3+ (parents and guardians must remain with all children under 16)

Be part of writing a new fairytale in a fun collaborative storytelling workshop where you create the creatures, characters and magical world in a group led activity. Once the scene has been set and the world imagined, you can help design what your princes and dragons, forests and witches might look like by creating drawings and collages to add to our community fairytale world mural in the gallery.

This workshop is being run in association with Brighton University Creative Writing MA Student Talia Nash.

No need to book simply come along to the session start time, during busy periods you may have to wait for the next session. 

For Come and Create session details visit: Come and Create at The Book Show

Ziza Stupkova is coming back to the Crypt Gallery to share her unique view of the world with her solo exhibition Inspirations. Come to get inspired and boost your own creativity!

Ziza will be holding an open evening and live painting demonstration on Saturday 16th December 5pm - 8pm everyone welcome!

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

Saturday live demonstration - 5pm - 8pm

A joint exhibition of paintings, sculptures and children’s books inspired to make ideal presents on the lead up to Christmas by three artists from Firle: Andrea, Jerry and Leonie Shearing.

Opening hours

11.30am - 5pm

We look forward to welcoming you to our Annual Christmas Fair at the Crypt. You will find a collection of inspiring and unique items to purchase, which are all hand-made by local artists and crafters from Seaford and surrounding areas. Please visit us to find that extra special Christmas gift.

Opening times

10am - 4.30pm daily

An exhibition of works from Brasspoint School of Visual Arts

Opening Times

10am - 5pm daily

The Positivity Show is coming and you are going to love it!

Throughout October we will be filling the gallery with typographical artworks which promote positive thought and celebrate diversity.

Everyone’s journey through this life is different, and this show demonstrates that where ever you look there is help, there is support, there are people who can inspire you to grow, learn, and feel more positive about your life. 

A bright bold exhibition designed to inspire and elevate everyone who visits.

Opening Hours

Show dates: 13th October - 29th October 2023

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CLOSED THURSDAY 26TH OCTOBER

Open 10am - 4.30pm on Monday - Saturday

Open 11am - 3.30 on Sundays

Helping create this incredible exhibition will be....Rebecca Strickson | Anthony Burrill | Matt Monday | Ryan Callaghan | David Newton | Boogaloo Stu | David Oku | The Pinky Vision | Matt Joyce | Dave Pop Art | Eddy Bennett | Lazy Disco | Regan Alfie Mott | Emma West | Good Egg Prints | Lauren Morsley | Rude Studio | Bella Gomez | asintended / Clare Somerville-Perkins | Judy Andrews | Will Mower | AJ Higgins | Martyna Makes | Tim Sanders | Josie Jo | Fourfaced Illustration

PATHWAYS | Artwave 2023

Exploring the different meanings we attach to our journeys through life; PATHWAYS brings together the work of 16 artists in the beautiful Flint gallery and medieval undercroft of The Crypt Gallery in Seaford.

This exhibition will touch on journeys both physical and internal, or transitions, and transformation, through a range of mediums.

Open days and times:

Sat 2- Sun 3 Sept 11-5

Wed 6 -Fri 8 Sept 10.30-4.00

Sat 9- Sun 10 Sept 11-5

Wed 13 -Fri 15 Sept 10.30-4.00

Sat 16- Sun 17 Sept 11-5

Guest artists: Lauren Hayes | Ann D’Arcy Hughes | Kitty McCurdy | Frances Bloomfield | Samantha English | Jo Hathaway | Jane Denman | Jane Palmer Caroline Smith | Angela Harrison