There are plenty of art galleries in Brighton to visit; here we list the best, and keep you up to date with shows that are on. There is a link to each gallery, along with a link to a map to locate them. The galleries we have selected are the ones showing more alternative art; for more everyday galleries try the Brighton and Hove websites listings.

Ink-d

96 North Road, Brighton (3 doors down from Bill’s Produce) - View map

Ink-d is Brighton’s most original gallery. It’s a small one, with one floor for whatever show is on, and a working studio upstairs with art for sale from previous shows. It contains work from some of the more left field local artists - recent shows included the KLF’s James Cauty’s Portslade Massif and Graham Carter’s tall trees and robots.

What’s on at Ink-d?

7th Nov 2008 - 30th Nov 2008

Graham Carter - Wonder Years - a great show with some great prints, wooden sculptures and perspex installations featuring the birds, robots and other characters from Graham Carter’s inventive mind. Some great little xmas presents to be found here as well.

When’s Ink-d open?

Open 11am until 6pm Monday - Saturday.

Phoenix Brighton

10 - 14 Waterloo Place, Brighton (at the bottom of the level) - View Map

The Phoenix Gallery is the exhibition area of the Phoenix Arts Association, a charitable arts organisation providing studio space for local artists, and run by local artists. The exhibitions are often very experimental and feature artists from all over the world as well as local ones.

What’s on at the Phoenix Gallery?

4th Oct 2008 to 6th Dec 2008

‘Incident‘ - photos by Sarah Pickering - black and white images taken inside a fire service unit, where items are repeatedly set on fire and extinguished.

‘Entre-deux, from Picardie to East Sussex‘ - photographs by a range of artists - 6 artists were given a week to take a series of images of an area they visited, 3 french artists visiting the UK and 3 British artists visiting France. The work is also being exhibited in France - sort of like a French Exchange!

When’s the Phoenix Gallery open?

Tues - Sat 11 - 5

Crane Kalman Gallery

38 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, Brighton (opposite Snoopers Paradise) - View Map

The Crane Kalman gallery is a small photo gallery always full of interesting and often iconic images. Recent shows included an exhibition of images taken of local people by the world famous Polly Borland, a range of images of musicians including David Bowie, Kurt Cobain and Jeff Buckley from Rock Archive, and a collection of original vintage Eastern European film posters.

What’s on at the Crane Kalman Gallery

12th Nov to 31st Dec 2008

Tim Flach: Equus II - a collection of unusual images of horses

When’s the Crane Kalman Gallery open?

Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm

North Laine Photography

Above Snoopers Paradise, Kensington Gardens, North Laines, Brighton - View Map

The North Laine Photography gallery sells images of Brighton which rarely change, but also displays interesting exhibitions by local photographers on a regular basis. Highlights this year included Miss Aniela who was previously a very popular member of Flickr staging her first ever exhibition, Petrusco with his surreal images of Victorian decadence in Brighton and accompanying film, and the Dark Daze exhibition featuring original and controversial compositions.

What’s on at North Laine Photography

Brighton and Hove calendar 2009.

When’s North Laine Photoraphy open?

10 - 17.00 Mon - Fri, 11 - 15.00 Sun.

Fabrica

Holy Trinity Church, Duke Street/Ship Street, Brighton (opposite the old post office/former market in South Lanes) - View Map

Fabrica is a visual arts centre in a former church which uses its space to stage impressive and innovative installations. 4 major works are displayed each year along with smaller exhibitions.

What’s on at Fabrica?

Closed until the Spring.

When’s Fabrica open?

Wed-Sat 11.30am-5pm, Sundays 2-5pm

University of Brighton Gallery

University of Brighton Gallery, Grand Parade, Brighton (opposite the Pavillion and Dome, on the road to the Pier) - View Map

The University of Brighton gallery shows some real heavy-weight stuff, often staging retrospectives of world famous artists, which show alongside occasional shows from the students themselves.

What’s on at the University of Brighton Gallery?

Currently closed.

When’s the University of Brighton Gallery open?

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

Sydney St Gallery

27 Sydney St, North Laine, Brighton (opposite the chinese supermarket) - View Map

The Sydney St Gallery has recently opened and looks just like a framing shop or photography studio. Inside the shop however there are a number of pieces of art for sale which are apparently going to change on a regular basis, making this a worthwhile place to stop off at. Primarily photographs and prints.

What’s on at Sydney St Gallery?

Currently no exhibition

She Said Gallery

13 Ship Street Gardens, The Lanes, Brighton (the tiny alley leading down from The Coach House) - View Map

The She Said Gallery opened in June 2008 and is an extension of the She Said erotic boutique next door. This small 2 floor gallery is filled with erotic images and should form the location for a series of exhibitions over the coming months.

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