Out of Hours event at Brewers Towner International. Photo by Brian Brooker.
Blue Monkey Network is run by artists, for artists, supported by Towner Eastbourne, who host most of our events.
Blue Monkey Network runs regular monthly events aimed at promoting the exchange of ideas, information and knowledge between artists, curators and arts organisations. The network provides opportunities for networking and professional and creative development for East Sussex artists.
As well as networking opportunities, we offer talks by visiting artists and arts professionals, visits to local galleries and other arts events and special sessions tailored to the specific needs and requests of members, such as peer review and presentations of work.
Standard Blue Monkey Network membership costs £30 per year and includes free entry to most Network events plus regular news updates of open calls and artists’ development opportunities.
Updates about our monthly events are shared on the Towner website with full details of past and upcoming events being shared on our dedicated website. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook
Blue Monkey Network is funded entirely by artist membership subscriptions and donations. It is run voluntarily by artists for artists. If you’d like to know more or apply to become a member, visit our Join page or contact us at enquiries@bluemonkeynet.org
Non-members can subscribe to our monthly email which contains full information about our events, speakers, venues, and guest ticket prices.
OUR STORY
Blue Monkey Network was formed in 2011 by Eastbourne-based artist Judith Alder, in partnership with Towner Gallery at the invitation of its then-director Matthew Rowe, offering monthly networking events, talks & professional development opportunities for artists in the area.
The network is now run by a dedicated team of volunteers with the support of many members.