Following the success of last year's kids event, we're doing it all again this year and the theme is Spain.
"Pizazz a pinata"
Tuesday 11 September
3.30 - 5.00
Hailsham Methodist Church, High Street, Hailsham (opposite North Street/Tesco)
We'll do all of the preparation work so that you can GO MAD decorating your very own pinata to take home - make it into a UFO, into a seven eyed alien or just go bananas with a riot of colour
Gluing, sticking, colouring and making a mess and it's FREE
Children MUST be supervised at all times
"Spain (the stuff you don't learn at school)"
Saturday 15 September
10am meet at Vicarage Field in your finest Fancy Dress - come as something Spanish themed or just bright, colourful and fun - then we'll all parade down the High Street to the Pavilion.
10.30am - Hailsham Pavilion, George Street - come and watch a performance you will not forget - learn about the history of the Pinata, learn 'head, shoulders, knees and toes' in Spanish, lots of interaction, fun and learning - a prize for the best Fancy Dress will be given at the end......and possibly some sweets to take home if you're good!!!
So come and meet us at Vicarage Field or at the Pavilion and have fun for FREE !
Parents must accompany children and must be supervised at all times.
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gallerynorthkids
16/06/2012
12/06/2012
Programme event information
Please email all information and images for inclusion in the 2012 festival programme to Felicity Price-Smith via hailshamartsfestival@gmail.com
2012 Application Forms
The application forms for Festival Programme Advertising and participation in the Open Studio Art Trail are now available online - click on our 'Get Involved' page to download them.
02/06/2012
Jubilations!
In the midst of Union Jack bunting and last minute bank holiday shoppers, another productive festival meeting was held at the good ship Gallery North this morning. Things are coming together nicely for an action packed week of events this September, but with just a month to go until the deadline for all programme content, there is a surprisingly long list of fine details still to be sorted!
However, as the weeks and months pass all the hair-brained ideas that had once been merely the result of tea, biscuits and brainstorming around the committee table last September (yes we started planning a week after the last one finished!) are actually becoming a reality. And that is a fantastic feeling!
However, as the weeks and months pass all the hair-brained ideas that had once been merely the result of tea, biscuits and brainstorming around the committee table last September (yes we started planning a week after the last one finished!) are actually becoming a reality. And that is a fantastic feeling!
22/05/2012
Have a sneaky peak into the 2012 festival programme...
We are pleased to reveal just a few of the events in the HAF2012 programme so far:
Opening ceremony performance by classical guitarist Gabrielle Stephens
Evening of world folk music with Kalamus
Art History talk by David West
Debut production by Hailsham's own Ropemaker Theatre Company
Children's Spanish cultural show with Jamie Single
Spectacular finale with Euphoria steel band and the Brighton School of Samba
More events to be announced soon!
If you'd like to get involved, please email us at hailshamartsfestival@gmail.com or contact the Festival director Jenny West on 01323 848216
09/03/2012
Only 6 months to go until HAF2012...
and I'm excited already!
22/01/2012
Gallery North's new website
Gallery North has a new website!
for details of the latest exhibition 'My Cool Sixties'
and the forthcoming jazz evening with the Pete Wilson Quartet.
05/10/2011
News from the press...
"Arts festival gets Hailsham buzzing" - Eastbourne Herald, 21 Sept 2011
If you missed it in the paper, don't worry...read the full article here:http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/community/arts_festival_gets_hailsham_buzzing_1_3073371
Eastbourne Herald letter, 28th Sept 2011:
'Hailsham Arts Festival lived up to its billing!' says Cllr McAuliffe.
http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/letters/hailsham_arts_festival_lived_up_to_its_billing_1_3095611
'Hailsham Arts Festival lived up to its billing!' says Cllr McAuliffe.
http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/letters/hailsham_arts_festival_lived_up_to_its_billing_1_3095611
30/09/2011
Looking back and moving forward
With the 2011 festival over, it's time to reflect on what went well, what could be improved upon and what you want to see next year. Please email your thoughts, comments and suggestions to hailshamartsfestival@gmail.com
The Hailsham Arts Festival is for you, so let us know what you think!
27/09/2011
Festival photographs
Photos of the 2011 Hailsham Arts Festival are up!
Click on the link on the right hand side to see
last year's fantastic events
If anyone would like to share their photographs from this year's festival, please email them to hailshamartsfestival@gmail.com or simply post them on our festival facebook page.
20/09/2011
The end of another festival
That's all folks! Another festival of fantastic cultural events is sadly over...but the Festival Art Exhibition continues at Gallery North until 22nd October and keep looking out for Art in the High Street!! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, a HUGE thanks to everyone involved in HAF2011... only 355 days to go til the next one :D
Photos of the events to follow soon...
Photos of the events to follow soon...
10/09/2011
Festival gets underway!
I have just popped nto the gallery to have a look at the Kid's Medieval Workshop and it is packed! Loads of kids and parents all busy creating masks and more ready for the parade next Saturday (17th) in the High St.
The wonderful Town Crier was in fine voice down by the Memorial, spreading the news of the festival and the Opening Concert which starts at 12 in St Mary's Church. The Memphis Fliers were about to kick off with their rockabilly music that gets your feet tapping and there were more kids on the bouncy castle and being face painted by members of Christchurch. The Town Centre is buzzing which was fantastic to see!!
The wonderful Town Crier was in fine voice down by the Memorial, spreading the news of the festival and the Opening Concert which starts at 12 in St Mary's Church. The Memphis Fliers were about to kick off with their rockabilly music that gets your feet tapping and there were more kids on the bouncy castle and being face painted by members of Christchurch. The Town Centre is buzzing which was fantastic to see!!
30/08/2011
Tickets now on sale
Tickets for events are now on sale at Gallery North/ Hailsham Pavilion. Check event listings for where to go for your tickets http://hailshamartsfestival.blogspot.com/2011/08/festival-events.html
If the Gallery is closed (re-hanging this week) please leave a message on 01323 846938.
If the Gallery is closed (re-hanging this week) please leave a message on 01323 846938.
15/08/2011
Festival events summary
For more details see the events listings (right) or pick up a Festival bochure from Gallery North (70 High Street) or at any of the event venues, local libraries, tourist information centre, High Street Shops.
Fri 9th Sept & Sat 10th Sept- Razzle Dazzle, presented by Hailsham Theatres.
Singing, dancing and comedy. tickets £10 / £7.50 from Pavilion Box Office
Hailsham Pavilion. 8pm
Sat 10th Sept - Festival Opening Morning
with live music from the Memphis Flyers and from Doctor Johnston. Face painting and bouncy castle (weather permitting) . Free
Town centre, Vicarage Fields from 10am
Children's Medieval Workshop at Gallery North
Free. 10am - 12 noon
Opening concert with Contraband. Official opening by High Sherriff of East Sussex, Kathy Gore.
St Mary's Church. Free. 12 noon.
Sunday 11th Sept - Preview of Festival exhibition
3-5pm Gallery North. Free entry.
Monday 12th Sept - Under Milk Wood
Excerpts at Hellingly Church.
7.30pm. £7 from Gallery North or Hellingly Church
Tuesday 13th sept - Art Class with Ben Ecclestone
Gallery North. 2-4pm. £12 book in advance at Gallery North
The Pre-Raphaelites and the Victorians.
Talk by David West.
Hailsham Methodist Church. 7pm. £3.75 from Gallery North
Wed 14th sept - Poets' Corner
Readings by the Downlanders Poetry Group.
Callenders Restaurant, High St Hailsham. 3pm. Free (book in advance with Callendars)
Thurs 15th Sept - Tile Wokshop with Sue Ramsay-Smith
Gallery North. 10-1pm. £12, book in advance with Gallery North.
Zumba Party with live Percussion
Main sports hall, Hailsham Community College. 7.45-8.45pm. £5 from Gallery North and on the door (check with sussexzumba@me.com in advance)
Under Milk Wood
Excerpts at Hellingly Church.
7.30pm. £7 from Hellingly Church and Gallery North
Friday 16th Sept - Secret Art Sale
with pimms and music
Gallery North. 7pm. Free entry.
Saturday 17th Sept - St George's Parade and Show
including children's fancy dress parade
Hailsham Town Centre and Hailsham Pavilion
from 10.30am. Donations
Greek Gala with Lyra and Kalamos.
Live Music and Dance.
Hailsham Pavilion. 7.30pm. £6.50 from Pavilion Box Office
Monday 19th Sept - The White Horse Folk Club
featuring Titus.
White Horse Inn, Bodle Street Green. 7.30-10.30pm. Free entry.
Gallery North - 01323 846938
Pavilion Box Office - 01323 841414
Singing, dancing and comedy. tickets £10 / £7.50 from Pavilion Box Office
Hailsham Pavilion. 8pm
Sat 10th Sept - Festival Opening Morning
with live music from the Memphis Flyers and from Doctor Johnston. Face painting and bouncy castle (weather permitting) . Free
Town centre, Vicarage Fields from 10am
Children's Medieval Workshop at Gallery North
Free. 10am - 12 noon
Opening concert with Contraband. Official opening by High Sherriff of East Sussex, Kathy Gore.
St Mary's Church. Free. 12 noon.
3-5pm Gallery North. Free entry.
Monday 12th Sept - Under Milk Wood
Excerpts at Hellingly Church.
7.30pm. £7 from Gallery North or Hellingly Church
Tuesday 13th sept - Art Class with Ben Ecclestone
Gallery North. 2-4pm. £12 book in advance at Gallery North
The Pre-Raphaelites and the Victorians.
Talk by David West.
Hailsham Methodist Church. 7pm. £3.75 from Gallery North
Wed 14th sept - Poets' Corner
Readings by the Downlanders Poetry Group.
Callenders Restaurant, High St Hailsham. 3pm. Free (book in advance with Callendars)
Thurs 15th Sept - Tile Wokshop with Sue Ramsay-Smith
Gallery North. 10-1pm. £12, book in advance with Gallery North.
Zumba Party with live Percussion
Main sports hall, Hailsham Community College. 7.45-8.45pm. £5 from Gallery North and on the door (check with sussexzumba@me.com in advance)
Under Milk Wood
Excerpts at Hellingly Church.
7.30pm. £7 from Hellingly Church and Gallery North
Friday 16th Sept - Secret Art Sale
with pimms and music
Gallery North. 7pm. Free entry.
Saturday 17th Sept - St George's Parade and Show
including children's fancy dress parade
Hailsham Town Centre and Hailsham Pavilion
from 10.30am. Donations
Greek Gala with Lyra and Kalamos.
Live Music and Dance.
Hailsham Pavilion. 7.30pm. £6.50 from Pavilion Box Office
Monday 19th Sept - The White Horse Folk Club
featuring Titus.
White Horse Inn, Bodle Street Green. 7.30-10.30pm. Free entry.
Gallery North - 01323 846938
Pavilion Box Office - 01323 841414
14/08/2011
The Open Studio Trail 2011
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| Correction - Le Parisien will be closed for annual vacations. Andrew's work will be in Splendid Blends in St Mary's Walk |
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| Correction - The Rainbow Room dates & times should read : Open every day of the Festival 10.00am-5.00pm |
Welcome to the fifth Hailsham Arts Festival!
Every year support for the Festival increases, enabling us to extend the range of events on offer. This year's ten day programme features the usual cultural medley of art, music, poetry, drama and art history, including an evening of Greek dance and music and an exhibition of work by several artists from France, three of whom come from Gournay-en-Bray, Hailsham's twin town.
We are especially delighted to introduce an impressive children's event, organised by the newly formed Hailsham Art 4 Kids. It includes fancy dress, puppetry, a performance by Rapport childrens choir and a very special appearance by St George and the dragon!
We would like to thank all our regular sponsors for their continued support and Hailsham Town Council for their help and encouragement.
The aim of the festival is to highlight the arts in Hailsham. We do hope you will want to support the events on offer - the festival is for you!
Jenny West
Festival Director
We are especially delighted to introduce an impressive children's event, organised by the newly formed Hailsham Art 4 Kids. It includes fancy dress, puppetry, a performance by Rapport childrens choir and a very special appearance by St George and the dragon!
We would like to thank all our regular sponsors for their continued support and Hailsham Town Council for their help and encouragement.
The aim of the festival is to highlight the arts in Hailsham. We do hope you will want to support the events on offer - the festival is for you!
Jenny West
Festival Director
02/07/2011
Festival news - a sneaky peek of this year's programme!
After another busy festival committee meeting yesterday, we are pleased to reveal a few highlights of this year's Hailsham Arts Festival:
Performances by Hailsham Theatres, Downlanders Poetry Group and folk group Contraband;
A Zumba party! - come join in the latest dance craze that has taken the country by storm!
Keep fit....by dancing, laughing and having fun, with salsa and samba rhythms and live percussion music.
The Festival Exhibition and Art Trail - showcasing the creative talents of both professional artists and art groups from the area;
The 'Hailsham Art 4 Kids' event on the morning of Saturday 17th September - discovering the cultural history of England and St George.
Come join the parade as a brave knight or beautiful princess, or just waving your banner high; process through the town, down to the Hailsham Pavilion to meet a very special guest - but watch out for dragons!!
The evening of Saturday 17th September: a spectacular performance by the Lyra Greek Dancers, with traditional costumes and live music. With over 300 performances including folk festivals, international competitions and even Channel 4's The Paul O'Grady show...this is an evening not to be missed!!
All in all - the fifth annual Hailsham Arts Festival is shaping up nicely!
Anyone wishing to advertise in the Festival programme, please contact us at hailshamartsfestival@gmail.com by 15th July!
03/06/2011
Deadline 1st July for inclusion in Hailsham Arts Festival
Would you like to take part in Hailsham Arts Festival 2011?
Please return complete and signed application form and any other relevant information with a SAE to:Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AX together with a cheque for £15 payable to Gallery North
to arrive NO LATER THAN 1st JULY (deadline extended form 20th June).
Unsuccessful applicants will have cheque returned.
10/05/2011
FRENCH MORNING
FRENCH MORNING
Come along to the Spring Exhibition at Gallery North
on
Sunday 15th may 10.30am
Listen to accordionist Anne Hunt playing French Café music….
then enjoy delicious French coffee and croissants over the road at Le Parisien
* Special price for coffee and croissants if booked in advance Tel: William 01323 847152
or Gallery North 70 High Street Hailsham 01323 846938
Come along to the Spring Exhibition at Gallery North
on
Sunday 15th may 10.30am
Listen to accordionist Anne Hunt playing French Café music….
then enjoy delicious French coffee and croissants over the road at Le Parisien
* Special price for coffee and croissants if booked in advance Tel: William 01323 847152
or Gallery North 70 High Street Hailsham 01323 846938
06/05/2011
17/04/2011
Poetry workshops and readings
The Downlanders from Eastbourne will be taking part in the festival this year, dates and venue to be confirmed.
16/04/2011
Local Authors invited
Would any East Sussex published authors like to do a reading and book signing as part of the festival in September? We had a reading evening last year which was very well attended, oversubscribed in fact.
Let us know if you are interested and we will see if we can organise a suitable venue.
(All events must be self-funding)
(see also Arlington Arts Festival)
Let us know if you are interested and we will see if we can organise a suitable venue.
(All events must be self-funding)
(see also Arlington Arts Festival)
12/04/2011
Applications Open for event inclusion in Hailsham Arts Festival 2011
Would you like to take part in Hailsham Arts Festival 2011?
Please return complete and signed application form and any other relevant information with a SAE to:Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AX together with a cheque for £15 payable to Gallery North
to arrive NO LATER THAN 20TH JUNE.
Unsuccessful applicants will have cheque returned.
to arrive NO LATER THAN 20TH JUNE.
Unsuccessful applicants will have cheque returned.
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