Devonshire Collective

Shell's gone old school today!! DC1's first gamer to kick off DC Digital Weekender playing Street Fighter 4! Come down it's free, here all weekend. From 6pm we are launching DC Digital Weekender plus entry to Kamile Ofoeme's Opa-City exhibition, Dungeons and Dragons Paid bar.

Our DC singing window by @techresorteb is mesmerising - and not just for humans! Pop in to see your tweets! #devonshirecollective #Repost @nikkiszabodesigns with @get_repost ・・・ In our favourite cafe DC1 Seaside road,Eastbourne. However my dog is not looking too amused!.. #sculptureworkshop #craftclub #homeanddecor #animalfabricsuk #instagramblog #devonshirecollectiveartists

DC Live presents Natalie Roberts, That's How It Happens at Leaf Hall on Sunday 11th Nov. A Musical Theatre Cabaret with very special guests. Tickets now available from www.onlineticketsellers.com This show will sell very quickly........

Studio Available at our DC 2 Makerspace! Available from 1st October, the studio is part of our vibrant community, close to the town centre and a few steps from the beach.... what more could you want? Get in touch ASAP to find out more! 🎨🎨🎨

FotoFonty presents I AM at DC3 as part of DC Digital Weekender No.3 on Sunday 16th Sept - 2 sessions. Its a Pay What You Want workshop. Register your child's interest at info@devonshirecollective.co.uk or reserve a place at www.onlineticketseller.com

You are invited to the launch of DC's Digital Weekender No.3 at DC1 on Friday 14th Sept at 6pm with talks from curators David Blandy and Larry Achiampong and exhibiting artist in resident Kamile Ofoeme. We have a packed and exciting weekend of Dungeons and Dragon fantasy gaming, a live performance from curators David and Larry, Comic making with Wumi 'Wumzum Olaosebikan, a brand new children's workshop from FotoFonty and a videogame tournament at DC1. Full details at www.devonshirecollective.co.uk www.onlineticketseller.com See you there!

Remember Dungeons and Dragons? Now you have a chance to relive those heady days at DC1 on Fri 14th and Sat 15th Sept w Visions of Deep Past. A new table top role playing fantasy game with artist David Blandy. Part of DC Digital Weekender No.3 Discounts for DC Members and their familes per ticket. As many sessions as you like. Limited free tickets for Devonshire Ward residents.

David & Larry's live performance of Media Minerals at DC1 on Sat 15th Sept at 7pm. A live embodiment of their Finding Fanon series. A poetic blend of sublime imagery, a rich symphonic synth based soundtrack and an intimate script blending persona testimony and the histories of race and violence. £6 or half price to DC Members. from www.onlineticketseller.com

We had a very charming guest today at DC1. All she could talk about was the first ever Mermade Seaside Festival in Eastbourne from 1st to 23rd September 2018 A fun, creative Community event for Devonshire West Seaside area. Where is it? Area covered is from the corner of Terminus road and Seaside Road, to corner of Whitley Road and Seaside. Includes Marine Parade and Royal Parade on the seafront. What is it? ... A visual trail of sculptures in window displays/pavement displays of Mermaids, Mermen or other sea creatures, created mainly from plastic waste and recycling, by local businesses and residents. There will be a creative workshop on how to build your mermaid/sculptures/creatures for a display on 19th August at Leaf Hall, plus story telling and talks at the main exhibition of 'Plastic Ocean' in DC3, 1-5 Seaside, on 18th-23 September. What is it about? To create awareness of the amount of plastic that is polluting our marine environment, to encourage people to use less plastic in their lives whenever possible, to encourage people to take part in the Big Beach Clean of 14th-17th September, run by the Marine Conservation Society, and to raise awareness of the work they do, and local group Plastic Free Eastbourne. Who takes part? Businesses and house holds in the Devonshire West area above are challenged to create a Mermaid, Merman, or other sea creature/s, made from their plastic rubbish; bottles, bags, cutlery, straws, cups, food wrap etc. and to display it in their window or outside their property, for the duration of the festival. For inspiration, see Tania Long FantaSea Art with a Heart on face book ,Plastic Ocean photos, or www.spanglefish.com/fantaseaart/seaofoila ndtrees The Main Event of the Festival is the 'Plastic Ocean' Exhibition 18th-23rd September At DC3 Workshop space, 1-5 Seaside,Eastbourne
Local Business and residents in Seaside/Seaside road / Devonshire West area, get in touch NOW for your entry form, Mermade display number and information pack! ENTRY IS FREE! CONTACT taniamermadefesteb@zoho.com Mermade Festival and Plastic Ocean are supported by Devonshire West Big Local
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Become even more integrated in our fantastic community by hiring a studio at DC2! This space is available from 1st October 2018 and will go quickly so please get in touch if you are interested. For more information please email Lucinda at facilities@devonshirecollective.co.u k or call 01323731600 during opening hours. This is a rare opportunity not to be missed!

Opa-City, by Kamile Ofoeme opens today at DC1. As part of DC Digital Weekender No.3. Runs until 22th Sept. Tues - Sat. 11am - 5pm #kamileofoeme #davidblandy #larryachiampong #edouardglissant #afrofuturism

Ethereal sounds coming from @bolilyband at @nana.tomova debut poetry book launch #devonshirecollective #DC #eastbourne #DC1 #poetry #music #photography

Beautiful poetry reading at @nana.tomova debut book launch at DC1, accompanied by her own striking photography and music by @bolilyband

Studio Available! Become even more integrated in our fantastic community by hiring a studio at DC2! This space is available from 1st October 2018 and will go quickly so please get in touch if you are interested. For more information please email Lucinda at facilities@devonshirecollective.co.u k or call 01323731600 during opening hours. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

We are looking forward to tonight's #DiverseSussex event in Eastbourne. Thank you to everyone who signed up for a free ticket, we are now SOLD OUT!
Doors at 6pm, with fresh African & Latin sounds from Fever2Ray of African Night Fever fame. We will be serving up food & hearing from 2 amazing writers from 6.30pm.
This includes Umi Sinha, who will talk about her debut novel (Belonging, Myriad Editions) and her new novel in progress, both inspired by her Indian heritage. She wi...ll be bringing a few copies to sell.
We will also hear some new writing from poet & writer Oluwafemi Hughes-Jonas, who is a great performer too.
We will have several educational BME displays. We will also be recording your memories & stories of Sussex, as we aim to capture what it means to live in Sussex & the rich diversity we have here.
There will be a licensed bar, with hot and cold drinks for sale.
See you at 6pm!
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Jo Neary's The Crab Prince on Sat 1st Sept at Leaf Hall, Seaside at 2pm. Tell your friends! A funny show for your children to be creative and entertained. Please register your interest and how many are coming at info@devonshirecollective.co.uk Helps Jo Neary be prepared with enough material. Thank you. It's a Pay What You Like show. It's a 45 minute show.

DC Live are proud to be presenting with Up The Road Theatre, Peril at Sea at Leaf Hall on Tuesday 5th March 2019.
Inspired by their coastal location, Up The Road Theatre have started developing their second production: Peril at Sea.
An evocative journey into our seafaring past and present, Peril at Sea will explore stories, memories, myths and songs of smuggling, shipwrecks and survival.
... Peril at Sea will be performed by three actors and features live acoustic music, This performance at Leaf Hall will be part of a national tour to coastal audiences in spring 2019.
https://youtu.be/PqhXjSRUr0k
Tickets on sale soon, please come support us!
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DC are very pleased that Helen Cammock will be co-curating an exhibition with Helen Nisbet at DC1 from 9th Oct to 3rd Nov......full exhibition details to follow.
Helen Cammock is based in London and works across a variety of mediums, including photography, spoken word, writing, song, performance, printmaking, and installation. Through her artistic practice, Cammock explores histories, storytelling, and overlooked or silenced perspectives. She has drawn inspiration from figure...s like Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Philip Larkin.
Helen Cammock was awarded the Max Mara Art Prize for Women at a ceremony at the Whitechapel Gallery in London. As the winner of the award, Cammock travelled to Italy in May 2018 to participate in a six-month residency program, through which she will create new work that will go on view in a solo exhibition next year at The Whitechapel.
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Jo Neary's children's show at DC3, Seaside tmmw. SATURDAY 25TH AUG at 2pm. A puppet show making puppets, all materials provided and it's Pay What you Want (Free) 20 children's places! Please feel free to share.
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/446255< br>

ive seen met some of the people their great place good lighting good space for artists gallery downstairs and café up stairs good range of art work on display

Important project for Eastbourne, nothing else similar in the area. Lots of potential for more creative goings on at this venue. Had some really interesting art in the shows so far... worth checking out.

Had a wonderful time yesterday creating my first Zine! Met some lovely people and the space was perfect for working in. I will be back!