Coastal Current 2019 to go ahead…
31 AUGUST – 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
[OPEN STUDIOS 31/1 & 7/8 SEPTEMBER)
As an exciting new independent arts festival for East Sussex attracting international artists and visitors from across the world. There is more and more requirement for the public to create their own celebrations of culture and raise the money to do so, since central government are pulling funds from the arts constantly. We should have a collective conscience to ensure that the next generations get as much access to the arts and participation as possible and if this is through us running our own events, festivals, workshops then so be it.
Thank you to all those who have helped with the fundraiser – we will share the new 2020 one shortly…
“Participation in the arts should not be dependent on where people live or their social, educational or financial circumstances.”
“Engagement in structured art and culture improves the cognitive abilities of children and young people.”
“Art activities enable people in social care to pursue creative interests, reducing loneliness and alleviating depression and anxiety among people in these environments.”
“Participation in the arts can contribute to community cohesion, reduce social exclusion and isolation, and make communities feel safer and stronger.”
Arts Council England
EXTENDED AUDIENCE REACH OF THE FESTIVAL (2018) – 1,863,412*
NUMBER OF ARTISTS INVOLVED IN THE FESTIVAL (since 2012) – 3,150