Creative Newhaven

Find out what’s coming to the riverside in Newhaven this Spring. Pick up a BN9 brochure for all the Marine Workshops listings, or visit the What’s On page at the @eznewhaven website for the latest details. Print brochures are available at the Tourist Information Centre at the Marine Workshops, and from pick up points around the Havens. See you soon in the quay. 🚢 Link in bio ⬆️

SHH… Continues at the BN9 Studio until 31st May
Open Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm (Sunday till 3pm)
Part of @brightfestival 2026 Visual Arts Programme Plus, don’t miss Isobel Smith performing Sunday Papers on Sundays at noon inside the exhibition, and check the upcoming events: Artist & Curator in Conversation: Abigail Norris & Isobel Smith with Marcelle Joseph - 23 May, 11am – 12 noon Curator and gallerist Marcelle Joseph joins Norris and Smith for an intimate, unscripted conversation in front of the work — moving through questions of silence and refusal in women’s practice, collaboration and support structures, visibility and access, what it means to make and show work outside London. Tickets available via the website. Artist Talk & Book Launch with Hettie Judah - 31 May, 12 – 2pm The show closes with an afternoon of artists’ talks and a book launch. Abigail Norris, Isobel Smith, Suzanne O’Haire, and Helen Turner will each speak about their work and the conditions under which it is made. The afternoon concludes with the launch of writer and critic Hettie Judah’s new book How to Enter the Art World… Tickets available via the website. PRIZE DRAW!!! Enter a crowdfunding prize draw where you can win one of two original artworks. You can get tickets for the prize via the website. Draw on 31st May after Hettie Judah. BN9 Studio ǀ Marine Workshop
Newhaven ǀ BN9

Sunday 10th May at the Marine Workshops. In the BN9 Studio: Shhh… Abigail Norris & Isobel Smith exhibition continues 10am - 3pm Isobel Smith performs Sunday Papers at 12.00 noon In the Atrium: Nick Pynn leads Newhaven’s own folk orchestra - the Dockside Barrel Scrapers - for two sets between 1-3pm + Mamoosh Riverside Deli are open for Sunday Brunch from 9am - 3pm, and The Abyss Pop Up at The Sidings will be serving up delicious beers and pizza 12 - 7pm. See you on the riverside. Marine Workshops, Railway Approach, Newhaven BN9 0AF @isobelxsmith @abigailnorris000 @shhh.artists @nickpynn @mamoosh_bakery @abysspopupnewhaven

We are honoured to welcome Marcelle Joseph to *Shhh...* 🤍 On 23rd May 11-12pm for Artists & Curator in Conversation: - ticketed event - links in bio at @abigailnorris000 @isobelxsmith @shhh.artists Marcelle Joseph is an American independent curator and collector based in the United Kingdom. Since 2011, Joseph has produced and curated over 50 exhibitions in the UK and the rest of Europe, featuring the work of over 400 international artists. Joseph holds an MA in Art History with Distinction from Birkbeck, University of London with a specialisation in feminist art practice. Her curatorial work focuses on gender and the performative construction of identity. Joseph is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Mimosa House in London and an Ambassador of the Royal Academy Schools in London. She served as a trustee of Matt's Gallery in London from 2018-2022 and served on the jury of the 2017-2019 Max Mara Art Prize for Women, in collaboration with the Whitechapel Gallery. She also collects artworks by female-identifying artists under the collecting partnership, GIRLPOWER Collection, as well as more generally as part of the Marcelle Joseph Collection. In 2023, she co-founded the GIRLPOWER Residency in southwestern France, an annual artist residency for female-identifying and non-binary artists. Marcelle brings a lifetime of rigorous, feminist curatorial thinking to everything she touches. We cannot imagine a more fitting voice in the room. *Shhh...* | Newhaven | Brighton Festival 2026 #BrightonFestival #ContemporaryArt #WomenInArt #Sculpture #Curator #MarcelleJoseph #Newhaven #Shhh Portrait by Gabrielle Cooper

Coming to you live today from the Newhaven Pavilion, Riverside For those of you not currently in Venice or back and missing the buzzy artworld vibe… WE ARE HERE at BN9!! Thursdays to Saturdays 10-4pm and Sundays 10-3pm @isobelxsmith @abigailnorris000 @townergallery @brightonfestival @creativenewhaven @newhaventc @venice.art.biennale @newhavenstories @newhaventap #newhavenpavilion #contemporarysculpture #fineart

THIS SUNDAY AT NEWHAVEN’S MARINE WORKSHOPS! LIVE MUSIC IN THE ATRIUM FROM THE DOCKSIDE BARREL SCRAPERS Led by multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn, Newhaven’s own Dockside Barrel Scrapers are a joyful folk orchestra comprising a cello, guitar, bohdran, banjo, fiddle, flute, bass, recorder, whistle, guitarron and weissenborn. Come enjoy two 45-minute sets of lively tunes, the first live music gig in the Marine Workshops. @mamoosh_bakery and @abysspopupnewhaven will both be open on the riverside, serving up delicious food & drink. May 10th, 2 – 4pm Suggested £5 donation Atrium Marine Workshops Newhaven BN9 0AF youtube.com/@docksidebarrelscrapers @nickpynn @verschurendiets @whatsonsussex

Shhh…! The Private View and Public is today!!! @isobelxsmith and @abigailnorris000 are ready for you ✨ See you at BN9 Studio, Marine Workshops, Newhaven. 5-8pm @brightonfestival @brighton_dome @creativenewhaven @townergallery @theadelaidesalon #contemporaryart #performanceart #newhaven

SAVE THE DATE 📆 @owengildersleeve and @lookagainnewhaven announce a huge new wave of amazing artists taking part in the FIFTY YEARS OF PRINT exhibition, and welcome you all to their opening weekend extravaganza! 🙌🖤🎉 Celebrating 50 years of @harvey_lloyd_screens , this exhibition brings together works by nearly 100 leading 21st century graphic artists and illustrators, curated by @owengildersleeve in collaboration with @lookagainnewhaven 🌞 Join them for the Private View 5th June, with a special large-scale live drawing from @mrdoodle and a DJ set from @anthonyburrill at the @abysspopupnewhaven after party at The Sidings 🕺 RSVP link in their bio! Then on the Saturday join them for a special talk evening, featuring close Harvey Lloyd collaborators @mr_bingstagram @theprintedpeanut @sarahboris_ldn @tom_pigeon @adrianjohnsonstudio and hosted by curator @owengildersleeve 🔥 Ticket link in their bios! It’s going to be a weekend not to miss!! 💫 📍 BN9 Studio, Marine Workshops Newhaven 🥂 Private View Friday 5th June ⏰ 6–8pm Private View / 8–11pm After Party 🎟️ Free entry – RSVP via link in bio by 31 May 🗣️ Talk Event Saturday 6th June 🕰️ 6–9pm Talks / 9–11pm ABYSS Sidings Open 🎟️ £10 – Limited spaces available Headline Sponsor: @landsprinting With support from @eastsussexcollege group, @wealdendc , @lewesdistrictcouncil , @experiencesussex , @barwells_solicitors , @gfsmithpapers , @fennerpaper and @townergallery Exhibition open 6–27 June 2026 (Thu–Sun, 10–4pm) @creativenewhaven lookagainnewhaven.co.uk

Today is International Sculpture Day. Yesterday it was CEMENT DAY! We started with @elspeth_billie_penfold s invitation to ‘Walk to 3 Corners’ as we explored the triangles and sights of Newhaven harbour. We finished off Cement Day with a busy open studios and wonderful talks by @isobelxsmith @thebarongilvan @vickipaintingphoto @julianwildsculpture @alisonhandartist with @therosamag Huge thanks to everyone involved and those who attended. ❤️ 🙏 #internationalsculptureday #cementartsday

Join @newhavenartprojects tomorrow Saturday 25 April. Dexter Dymoke works in progress at Newhaven Art Space. Open Studio 10-4. #newhavenartspace #newhavenartprojects

Friday 24th April is an incredible opportunity to hear talks by @cement_studios artists  @isobelxsmith  @alisonhandartist  @thebarongilvan  @vickipaintingphoto  @julianwildsculpture   5.30-8pm. TALKS START AT 6 PM. At unit 10, Quarry Road industrial estate, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9DD in collaboration with @therosamag   Parking is limited! so please park outside the industrial estate.  #sussexarts #openstudio

Coming soon to the Marine Workshops in Newhaven from @isobelxsmith & @abigailnorris000 Part of the Visual Arts programme for 2026 @brightonfestival 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Shhh… Silencing generates the very force it tries to suppress. PV on 1st May 5pm-7pm (all welcome) BN9, Marine Workshops, Newhaven Exhibition opens 2 - 31st May Thursday - Saturday 10 - 4pm Sunday 10 - 3pm Works by Abigail Norris and Isobel Smith work across sculpture, drawing, performance and installation and share an interest in psychological and philosophical states of being. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shhh… Events, talks & performances: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ Sunday Papers, live performance shorts (10minutes) By Isobel Smith Sundays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th May at 12pm ‘⭐️ An exhibition tour led by independent curator Marcelle Joseph in conversation with artists Abigail Norris and Isobel Smith’ Saturday 23rd May 11-12pm (tickets via link in bio) ⭐️ Artists Abigail Norris, Isobel Smith, Suzanne O’Haire and Helen Turner, in conversation with Hettie Judah + launch of her book ‘How to Enter the Artworld + Q&A Sunday 31st May 12-2pm (tickets via link in bio) #newhavenarts #womenartists @sculpture @abigailnorris000 @shhh.artists @hettiejudah @suzanneohaire @helenturnerartist