Studio Install – Process Blog

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Artists from the Project Art Works studios present Studio Install at the gallery space of Project Art Works In Residence working together to construct an evolving installation. Here we are blogging the artist residencies and process of the changing space, from front to back, to create an environment using different media, light, projections and structures. Showing Event, Saturday 31 January Join us to celebrate the installation on Saturday 31 January, 12.

Art Breaks in February

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Applications are open for Art Breaks at Project Art Works this February Half Term in Hastings. Art Breaks focuses on children and young people with complex needs, alongside their parents, carers, and siblings. Sessions will take place on Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February. Each day includes two sessions: 10:30-12:00 and 13:30-15:00. To apply, please complete the form at the link below by Sunday 22 January. Apply here: surveymonkey.

Opportunity: Volunteer Gallery Assistant

Project Art Works has opened a pop-up gallery, workshop space, and shop, In Residence, in Hastings until May 2026. The space on the ground floor of 12 Claremont, Hastings, reflects Project Art Works’ vision of greater representation and visibility for learning disabled and autistic artists and their work. Offering a temporary gallery to showcase contemporary art, an accessible creative workshop space, and a shop featuring unique artworks and products, this new venue is a welcoming, dynamic and creative environment for new audiences, artists, families, carers and visitors.

New post: Operations & Programme Coordinator

Project Art Works is recruiting for a Operations & Programme Coordinator. Part-time (16 hours per week, to be worked Tuesday – Friday, based at Project Art Works, Hastings throughout) Salary: £10,810 – £12,108 per annum (£25,000-28,000 FTE) Reporting to: Head of Finance & Operations About the role We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Operations and Programme Coordinator to join our team in Hastings. Working closely with programme and operations teams, you will provide essential administrative and logistical support across our creative programmes, studio, finance and operations.

Project Art Works In Residence

Join Project Art Works as we launch our activation of the ground floor of 12 Claremont in Hastings as a gallery, workshop and event space, and shop. 12 Claremont has been beautifully restored and refurbished by Hastings Commons and will serve as a vibrant hub for creativity, inclusion, and community engagement. Date: Friday 7 November Time: 17.00 – 19.00 Location: 12 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA Project Art Works In Residence is an activation of the space over 7 months between November 2025 and May 2026.

Hello Halo Album Launch

Join us for the album launch of Hello HaloFriday 14 November 2025Project Art Works, Trinity Hall, Braybrooke Terrace, HastingsDoors: 19:00 | Film: 19:30 Celebrate the release of Hello Halo with a special screening of a documentary about its creation, a full album listening party, and a Q&A. Created by violinist and sound artist Ruby Colley, Hello Halo is a powerful, collaborative work inspired by her brother Paul Colley, who is neurodivergent and non-verbal.

Different Kind

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Project Art Works Artists to Feature in One-Night-Only Contemporary Showcase at Different Kind, Cirencester For one night only, Different Kind—a concept interior store in the heart of Cirencester—will transform into a contemporary gallery space, presenting original works by neurodivergent artists and makers. Among the featured creatives are artists from Project Art Works, whose work reflects deeply individual practices shaped by unique experiences of the world. Images: Determined, Different Kind, 2025.

Doctor Who Screening – TV Festival

Following the success of last year’s Doctor Who at the Electric Palace Cinema, Project Art Works brings you a Doctor Who Cyberman Special with three classic Cyberman episodes plus art installation. These episodes chart the changing face of the Cybermen, from their 1st appearance in 1966, through to the 70s and 2000s! The Tenth Planet – released 1966 (25 minutes) Revenge of the Cybermen – released 1975 (25 minutes) Rise of the Cybermen – released 2006 (45 minutes) This screening, on Saturday 11 October at 14.

October Art Breaks

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Applications are open for Art Breaks at Project Art Works this October Half Term in Hastings. Art Breaks focuses on children and young people with complex needs, alongside their parents, carers, and siblings. Sessions will take place on Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October. Each day includes two sessions: 10:30-12:00 and 13:30-15:00. To apply, please complete the form at the link below by Sunday 12 October. Apply here: surveymonkey.

Press Release: Michelle Roberts Shortlisted for Sky Arts Awards

Press Release Michelle Roberts Shortlisted for Sky Arts Awards Congratulations to Michelle Roberts, who has been shortlisted for the Sky Arts Awards 2025. The nominees were announced today by Sky Arts, and a winner will be announced live on screen on 16 September. Michelle was nominated for the award by Artist Bob & Roberta Smith, who first came across Michelle’s work in the Outside In open call, where he selected Michelle as the winner.