Our @talentaccelerator_ recent Work Taster with @hospitable_environment introduced young people to community arts practice. What does this mean? What possibilities lie ahead? How can art foster community building?
They crafted zines, designed badges, brainstormed ideas, and started conceptualizing themes for the upcoming open call. Big thanks to Hospitable Environment!
@dabbble_awi@creativenewhaven
ABYSS Newhaven Summer 2026
We’re very proud to open our summer pop-up at Newhaven once again in 2026. It’s such a beautiful spot by the river with loads of events happening on site and a wonderful local community.
THE HEADLINES:
-Opening night Thursday 30th April with FREE slices of pizza
-Closing night party Saturday 26th September with @headoftheouse
-More events with @lookagainnewhaven@townergallery@hospitable_environment
-Thursdays are about our community, got an idea? Get in touch!
-8 Taps of fresh ABYSS Beers / Low + No solutions / Cocktails / Wines / Cider
-ABYSS Pizza is back with weekly specials new recipes and our own dough maker!
-Opening hours: Thursday 5-10 Fri 3-11 Sat 12-11 Sun 12-7
-We are 1 minute from Newhaven Train Station / 10 mins Lewes / 30 mins Brighton
-Even better you can walk over the Downs!
-Or call in either side of a trip to France via DFDS Ferries
-Cyclists we got you, loads of bike racks and lycra acceptance
We look forward to welcoming you! Follow ABYSS Newhaven here: @abysspopupnewhaven
Hey! We’ve missed you but we’ve been busy!
Join us next Thursday 23rd April from 5.30-7.30pm for a Soup and Social-style get together (but with pizza!) and find out what we’ve been up to.
Free to attend and open to all, YOU’RE INVITED!
Atrium, Marine Workshop, Newhaven, BN9 0ER. 5.30-7.30pm. Thursday 23rd April.
Let us know if you’re coming and SPREAD THE WORD! 🍕🍍🫶🏻😘
#researchreadycommunities #newhaven
What a wonderful post from @orsonw.art , one on the prize winners at Emerging Sussex 2025.
@hospitable_environment open their 2026 young artists open call in the coming weeks, inviting creatives aged 14-25 to sign up to be in the epic Artwave exhibition at the Marine Workshops this year.
Stay tuned and thanks Orson for posting. 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼
My residency at 5 coastguard cottages, hosted and awarded to me by @thepilgrimpotter through @hospitable_environment at 2025 @artwavefestival
one of the best experiences i’ve ever had, such a privilege to be able to live and simultaneously reflect on the landscape of the seven sisters.
i’ll be showcasing the work i made at @35northgallery from the 20th - 26th with @departures.exhibition
We’ve officially submitted Newhaven’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028.
This isn’t about one organisation or one idea - it’s about a whole town coming together.
Over the past few years, something has been building here. New energy, new people, new ideas - alongside the communities who’ve always been part of Newhaven.
This bid is about recognising that, and building on it.
A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of the conversations so far - and this is just the beginning. If we’re lucky enough to take this forward, it will be shaped by the people who live here.
Let’s see where it goes.
#Newhaven
#UKTownOfCulture
#MadeInNewhaven
#CreativeCommunities
#OurTownOurStory
Excited to share our 5th Work Taster with @talentaccelerator_ _ at @hospitable_environment
Are you 14-16 years old? Curious about community arts? Wondering what it really means and how creativity can be used as a force for social good?
Join us to explore the role of art in shaping communities and influencing urban design.
Hospitable Environment is a socially engaged arts organisation based in Newhaven, focusing on place, community and wellbeing.
Come along to:
• Experience their latest exhibition
• Find out about running an arts business
• Create your own zine
Don’t miss this chance to get hands-on, get inspired and see how art can make a difference. Link in BIO.
@seahaven.academy@peacehavencommunityschool@lewesprioryartscreativity@creativenewhaven
#worktaster #communityart #hospitableenvironment
Tonight from 6pm at Meeching Hall we will be having our open meeting to discuss whether the town should submit an Expression of Interest for the Town Of Culture 2028.
This meeting is about collecting ideas, hearing concerns and understanding priorities, we want to build our plan together.
We will briefly present about what ToC is, then will have a session of discussion plus writing our ideas and thoughts on post-it’s or you can email us [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you!
The initial steering committee is being organised by @newhaventc@eznewhaven@cultureconnectproject@lookagainnewhaven@hospitable_environment@rampion2_windfarm@mamoosh
Public Invitation: UK Town of Culture 2028 Bid
We are excited to announce plans to help bid for the UK Town of Culture 2028, working alongside some fantastic partners and collaborators.
We warmly invite residents, community groups, and local businesses to attend an open public meeting to learn more about the project:
Thursday 26th February
6:00pm
Meeching Hall
This meeting will be your opportunity to hear about our vision and proposals for the bid, and to learn how we’ll work together as a town to shape a programme of events for 2028, should Newhaven be shortlisted.
We look forward to welcoming you and working together to make this an inspiring and inclusive bid for Newhaven.
The initial steering group includes Newhaven Town Council, Newhaven Enterprise Zone, Hospitable Environment, Look Again, Culture Connect, Mamoosh and Rampion.
Two free tickets have become available for tonight’s screening. Book via link in link tree if you’d like to join us at the Marine Workshops. Arrive between 6-6.15. 🍍
Very excited to follow this project from the brilliant @lookagainnewhaven … JOIN IN! ♥️
We are lucky enough to be working on a new project in collaboration with @supermundane and @dawneast - we are building activity packs to go into schools and other youth oriented organisations all along the coast - Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean.
The culmination of our Community Of Kindness project will see the artworks and posters of local children displayed everywhere from lamppost banners to bus stops and billboards and paste-ups.
Many schools have already signed up, particularly in Seaford and Newhaven. However we would love to have Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs schools and youth clubs on board, so please get in touch @lookagainnewhaven if you are interested!
The project will happen in December, with artworks going on display in January.
