Talks, tours & events
Collection Store tours
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 February 3 - 4pm
This is a unique opportunity to view the Towner Collection behind the scenes, and learn about how an art collection is stored and conserved. More details »
VISITOR talk & walk
Thursday 1 March 12.30pm (free)
Explore the VISITOR exhibition through the eyes of our Exhibitions Curator Sanna Moore and gain a unique insight into this ambitious exhibition. More details »
Open Ended
Tuesday 6 March 10am - 12 noon
An exploration of our collection for those with memory problems and their carers, on the first Tuesday of every month - developed jointly between Towner and Sussex Partnership Foundation NHS Trust. More details »
Artist talk: Jem Southam
Saturday 10 March 2pm
We are delighted to welcome one of the UK’s leading photographers to give a rare insight into his work and career. Southam uses a large format camera to produce an extraordinarily high level of detail and intensity in his C-type prints, two of which are on show in New Eyes. More details »
Families & children
Easter Holiday workshops – Your Dishy
Friday 6 April
Look at yourself through New Eyes… Make your own identity map on a ceramic plate using photo montage and drawing – in the style of Grayson Perry! With artist Hannah Coxeter. More details »
New Eyes family day
Sunday 15 April 11am – 3pm (free)
Use camera lenses, binoculars, magnifying glasses, spectacles and goggles to explore the building and our collection display New Eyes. This is a free drop-in event for all ages. More details »
Artist network
Who’s Who?
Thursday 15 March 6 - 8pm
This event is open to all artists. This is a chance to meet artist and arts manager Sarah Yates, Director of Hastings based arts organisation Creative Coast. Come along and find out how you might be able to work with Creative Coast. More details »
