Towner works with communities and organisations to deliver an inclusive and accessible learning programme. Periodically we also offer workshops and projects for artists in the region. To hear about further artist opportunities at Towner, please sign up to our mailing list.
Collaboratively deliver holiday activities for families
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED - We will be upodating artists on their applications week commencing 15 September.
De La Warr Pavilion and Towner Eastbourne are looking for four artists in East Sussex to work together to deliver engaging creative activities for families and develop their socially engaged practice over the next academic year.
Selected artists will be paired and work together to plan and deliver creative workshops at one arts organisation over four school holidays; October 2025, February, April and May 2026.
Workshops will respond to themes such as the exhibitions on display, the environment and climate, anti-racist practices and migration, identity, spirituality, dementia and ageing, memory, and how our minds work, food and the ecology of East Sussex. Towner and DLWP are committed to supporting early career artists and practitioners from a broad range of art forms to develop their socially engaged practice.
Fees:
£280 per full-day delivery
£140 per full-day planning and preparation
£70 per half-day meeting
Closing date:
Monday 8 September, 9.00am
Past projects:
Making Space for Joy
Towner Maker Fairs
Our popular makers’ fairs are returning for 2025 with even more opportunities for visitors to snap up products from talented local craftspeople and small businesses, plus the very best makers from further afield.
2025 Fair Programme:
Ceramics Fair - 15 to 16 March
Textiles Fair - 7 to 8 June
Christmas Fair - 7 to 9 & 14 to 16 November (Submissions Closed)
Towner Christmas Fair - Submissions now closed
We welcome applications from all independent artists, designers, makers, food and drink producers* to take part in Towner’s biggest Christmas Fair across two long weekends!
*Please note that there will not be an opportunity to sell food and drink for consumption on-site, the focus is on presents and gifting opportunities only.
EVENT DETAILS:
Fair Opening Hours:
Friday 7 November 2025: 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Saturday 8 November 2025: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday 9 November 2025: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Friday 14 November 2025: 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Saturday 15 November 2025: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday 16 November 2025: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Pitch Fees:
Friday to Sunday = £200
Friday and Saturday = £130
Sunday only = £70
The pitch fee will cover the provision of a 5ft trestle table (or space equivalent), access to 1 x 13amp power supply, Wi-Fi, and mention and click-through on our website.
Deadline for submissions is Friday 20 June. We will be in touch directly by Thursday 10 July to confirm your inclusion in the fair.
Please note that a submission of interest does not guarantee a stall. To ensure that we are supporting a broad range of independent makers, there will be a selection process. We will also be selecting different makers for each weekend, to spread the opportunity further. If you are only available for one of the weekends, you will have the chance to indicate this on your application form. We will be in touch directly by Thursday 10 July to confirm your inclusion in the fair.
Please make sure you read our FAQs carefully. Should you have any other questions, please get in touch by emailing Towner towner@townereastbourne.org.uk
Where is the fair taking place?
The fair will take place indoors in our two beautiful, light, ground-floor studios. These are secure and will be locked and alarmed overnight.
When can I set up?
For the first weekend, you will have the opportunity to set up Thursday 6 November: 5.00pm to 9.00pm, Friday 7 November: 10.00am to 4.00pm or Sunday 9 November: 8.30am to 9.45am.
Pack down will commence Sunday 9 November from 4.00pm.
For the second weekend, you will have the opportunity to set up Thursday 13 November: 5.00pm to 9.00pm, Friday 14 November: 10.00am to 4.00pm or Sunday 16 November: 8.30am to 9.45am.
Pack down will commence Sunday 16 November from 4.00pm.
Whilst we can provide temporary parking for drop off during the set-up times, we unfortunately cannot provide any parking facilities during the event.
Pitch
We will provide a 5ft trestle table, but please bring tablecloths and any additional decorations required. If you do not need a trestle table but instead have your own construction/display board, please include an image and dimensions.
Payment
If you are selected, you will be asked to pay a 50% deposit in advance to secure your place. The remaining amount will be requested a month prior to the event.
