Verified cultural guide · Brighton and Hove 2026
Art galleries in Brighton and Hove: directory, map and art districts
50 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers, including 37 addresses offering works for sale
Brighton and Hove connect Regency architecture, seaside culture, contemporary creation and independent workshops. From the Royal Pavilion to the Lanes, from the waterfront to Kemptown, then from Hove to the South Downs, this directory brings together the places that are really useful for seeing, understanding and buying art.
Brighton, Hove, Seafront and South DownsFilter by industry, specialty, or purchase opportunity, then check current exposure.
Understanding the Brighton and Hove art scene
Regency culture, coastal modernity and artists' houses
A seaside resort turned creative city, Brighton and Hove overlay the Regency decor of the Royal Pavilion, the municipal collections, the memory of the Bloomsbury Group in Sussex and an exceptionally dense independent scene. The Lanes concentrate shopping malls; North Laine and London Road favor workshops and artist-led venues; Kemptown, the waterfront and Hove extend the journey towards photography, design, engraving and Artists Open Houses.
Distinguish between museum and gallery
A museum maintains a collection; a shopping mall represents artists and can convey price, availability and provenance. Artist-led places favor experimentation, workshops and temporary exhibitions.
Group visits
The Cultural Quarter and the Lanes can be explored on foot. North Laine and London Road form a second loop; Kemptown and the marina follow the coastline. Hove, Rottingdean and the Sussex museums require bus, train or car.
Check the calendar
Museums have regular hours, but several workshops, domestic galleries and open houses open at the opening or only on certain weekends. Always check the official website the same day.
Buy a work in Brighton and Hove
37 acquisition-oriented addresses
The "Works for sale" badge indicates galleries, studios and boutiques where you can acquire paintings, sculptures, photographs, editions or crafts. Request a written offer specifying prices, taxes, supervision, certificate and transport.
- Kellie Miller Arts
- ART5 Gallery
- Paxton + Glew
- Enter Gallery
- The Brighton Box Gallery
- Cloud Gallery Fine Art
- Castle Fine Art Brighton
- Clarendon Fine Art Brighton
- Soho Fine Art Brighton
- Liberation Art Gallery
- Helm Gallery
- Hidden Gallery Brighton
- Dynamite Gallery
- Brighton Photography
- Castor & Pollux
- Two Kats and a Cow
- Fishing Quarter Gallery
- Daniel Laurence Home & Garden
- Beside the Sea workshop
- They Made This Brighton
- 35 North Contemporary Fine Art
- Prescription Art
- Laughing Dog Brighton
- Crane Kalman Brighton
- Brighton Art Space
- iO Gallery
- Gallery40
- Open Gallery
- Gold Man Gallery
- Sussex County Arts Club
- Brighton Open Market Arts & Crafts
- Artista Cafe & Gallery
- Whistleblower Gallery
- Cameron Contemporary Art
- Indelible Fine Art
- Lara Bowen Contemporary
- Hove Textile Space
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50 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers in Brighton, Hove and surrounding areas
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#01
Cultural Quarter · Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton BN1 1EE
The municipal museum is the best starting point for linking fine arts, fashion, design and local history. Its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions show how Brighton transformed its identity as a seaside resort into a cultural laboratory.
#02
Cultural Quarter · Pavilion Gardens
Royal Pavilion
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
More than a monument, the Palace of George IV is a decorative arts experience where furniture, painting, Chinoiserie and historical scenography form a spectacular ensemble. The tour illuminates the taste of the court that shaped Brighton's visual image.
#03
Grand Parade · University of Brighton
Brighton CCA
58 -67 Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 0JY
The University of Brighton Center for Contemporary Art favors ambitious commissions, artistic research and current debates. Its free program allows you to discover British and international practices that are difficult to see in shopping malls.
#04
The Lanes · Duke Street
Fabrica
40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG
Installed in an old church, Fabrica transforms its large nave into a space for installation, moving images and participatory projects. Each exhibition profoundly modifies the volume; It is better to consult the program before moving.
#05Works for sale
The Lanes · Market Street
Kellie Miller Arts
20 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH
This independent gallery presents a very constructed selection of British and international paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Both rooms make it easy to compare formats; catalogs, prices and collection tips are available on request.
#06Works for sale
The Lanes · Prince Street
ART5 Gallery
5 Prince Street, Brighton BN1 1HE
ART5 brings together contemporary painting, abstraction and figuration in a compact gallery in the heart of the Lanes. The program brings together British and international artists, with a choice of original works immediately available.
#07Works for sale
The Lanes · Hanningtons Lane
Paxton + Glew
12 Hanningtons Lane, Brighton BN1 1GS
Paxton + Glew advocates accessible but carefully edited contemporary art, from photography to urban works, paintings and small sculptures. The hangings change often and the Own Art system facilitates progressive acquisition.
#08Works for sale
North Laine · Bond Street
Enter Gallery
13 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD
Formerly artrepublic, Enter Gallery is a historic Brighton address for publishing, street art and pop culture. The team works with recognized and emerging artists, with displayed prices, certificates and delivery.
#09Works for sale
The Lanes · Dukes Lane
The Brighton Box Gallery
21 Dukes Lane, Brighton BN1 1BG
The Brighton Box brings together photographs, illustrations, objects and editions inspired by the city and Sussex. It's a useful stop to find a small or medium format local work without entering a daunting gallery.
#10Works for sale
The Lanes · Bartholomews
Cloud Gallery Fine Art
3 Bartholomews, Brighton BN1 1HG
Cloud Gallery offers original paintings, sculptures and contemporary editions in a space geared towards collectors. The gallery can confirm availability, arrange a private tour and prepare to ship a work.
#11Works for sale
The Lanes · East Street
Castle Fine Art Brighton
55 -56 East Street, Brighton BN1 1HN
Castle Fine Art presents a large catalog of originals, sculptures and signed editions in a very accessible gallery. The consultants support both the first purchase and the search for a specific room for an interior.
#12Works for sale
The Lanes · East Street
Clarendon Fine Art Brighton
53 -54 East Street, Brighton BN1 1HN
This Lanes branch brings together established contemporary artists, new signatures, sculptures and editions. Works held on site can be viewed online, allowing you to prepare for a visit or a price request.
#13Works for sale
The Lanes · Market Street
Soho Fine Art Brighton
44 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH
Based in the former Artique Gallery, Soho Fine Art is developing a commercial program of British and international paintings and sculptures. Artist events and regular rotation of hanging give a good reason to come back.
#14Works for sale
Jewelery Quarter · Meeting House Lane
Liberation Art Gallery
38 Meeting House Lane, Brighton BN1 1HB
Liberation combines exhibitions, workshops and art therapy in a three-level space dedicated to creativity and well-being. Works by emerging and established artists are offered for sale with clearly communicated prices.
#15Works for sale
North Laine · North Road
Helm Gallery
15 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YA
Helm combines shopping mall, exhibition hall and meeting place on two levels. The ground floor brings together originals and editions while the lower space hosts temporary exhibitions, meetings and immersive experiences.
#16Works for sale
North Wool · Kensington Gardens
Hidden Gallery Brighton
5 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4AL
Hidden Gallery specializes in works on paper and editions from big names in modern and contemporary art. It is a collector's address to compare provenance, condition, printing and framing before acquisition.
#17Works for sale
North Wool · Trafalgar Street
Dynamite Gallery
13 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4EQ
Dynamite Gallery favors a lively selection of contemporary art, illustration and independent visual culture. Its immediate proximity to the station makes it a simple first or last step to discover local artists and purchase a piece.
#18Works for sale
Seafront · Kings Road Arches
Brighton Photography
52 -53 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN
Facing the sea, Brighton Photography exhibits views of the city, coastline and Sussex in prints and framed works. The gallery is particularly suitable for those looking for a local image with choice of format and finish.
#19Works for sale
Seafront · Kings Road Arches
Castor & Pollux
164 -166 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB
This waterfront boutique gallery is known for its prints, illustrations and British design objects. It offers works that are easy to transport and a wide enough selection to distinguish decorative edition and real artist's print.
#20Works for sale
Seafront · Kings Road Arches
Two Kats and a Cow
167 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB
Managed by artists, this gallery exhibits painting, engraving and works inspired by the coastal landscape. Direct contact with the creators makes the visit particularly useful for understanding the technique, series and price of a work.
#21Works for sale
Seafront · Fishing Quarter
Fishing Quarter Gallery
201 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB
In the historic fishermen's quarter, this small gallery hosts temporary exhibitions by Brighton-related artists and photographers. The changing program intelligently complements the nearby fishing museum and arches workshops.
#22Works for sale
Seafront · Kings Road Arches
Daniel Laurence Home & Garden
226 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB
Daniel Laurence brings together sculpture, art for the garden, furniture and unique objects in a space directly open to the promenade. The selection is relevant for those looking for a three-dimensional piece or an order adapted to a location.
#23Works for sale
Seafront · Kings Road Arches
Beside the Sea workshop
165 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB
Atelier Beside the Sea brings together gallery, designer boutique, workshops and events in three arches facing the sea. Its annual open exhibition and selections of British makers provide direct access to contemporary works and objects.
#24Works for sale
The Lanes · Dukes Lane
They Made This Brighton
15 -16 Dukes Lane, Brighton BN1 1BG
They Made This brings together posters and graphic editions from recognized designers and artists in a very careful boutique-gallery. The workshops and meetings complete an accessible selection to start a collection of printed art.
#25Works for sale
Kemptown · North Road
35 North Contemporary Fine Art
35 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YB
35 North defends painters, photographers and sculptors with a strong anchor in Brighton and Sussex. Thematic and personal exhibitions allow you to approach original works in an independent setting.
#26Works for sale
London Road · York Hill
Prescription Art
83 London Road, Brighton BN1 4JF
Prescription Art brings together urban art, editions and original works of British and international signatures, with prices and availability online. This London Road address is particularly useful for comparing prints, provenance and works by Banksy or his contemporaries.
#27Works for sale
Brighton Marina · The Octagon
Laughing Dog Brighton
Unit 31, The Octagon, Brighton Marina, Brighton BN2 5WA
At the marina, Laughing Dog combines works by local designers, illustration, design and crafts in a friendly space. The selection works well for an accessible purchase or artist gift produced in the area.
#28Works for sale
Brighton and Hove · Pop-up and date
Crane Kalman Brighton
Brighton and Hove - temporary exhibitions and appointments
Crane Kalman Brighton today works through temporary exhibitions, fairs and consultation rather than with a permanent address. The gallery remains a local reference for collector's photography and established modern or contemporary artists.
#29
Valley Gardens · Waterloo Place
Phoenix Art Space
10 -14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB
Phoenix brings together more than a hundred artists, several galleries, workshops and public programs in the same building. Exhibitions and Open Studios provide access to the production as well as the completed works.
#30Works for sale
North Wool · Regent Street
Brighton Art Space
27 Regent Street, Brighton BN1 1UL
This CIC runs two studio sites and exhibition spaces in the heart of Brighton. The exhibitions and openings of workshops allow you to meet artists at different stages of their careers and to purchase certain works directly.
#31Works for sale
North Laine · Sydney Street
iO Gallery
39 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EP
iO Gallery represents Brighton designers and makers in the fields of jewelry, ceramics, images and objects. The diversity of prices and techniques makes it a good gateway to local creation.
#32Works for sale
North Wool · Gloucester Road
Gallery40
40 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AQ
Gallery40 is an independent space hosting personal exhibitions, collectives and emerging projects. Programming varies quickly; check opening dates and request purchase information directly from the artists on display.
#33Works for sale
London Road · Windsor Street
Open Gallery
Unit 1, 29 -42 Windsor Street, Brighton BN2 9NB
Open Gallery develops inclusive exhibitions and projects that bring together artists, audiences and supported practices. The works presented may be available, but times often follow the events calendar.
#34Works for sale
Kemptown · Crescent Place
Gold Man Gallery
2 Crescent Place, Brighton BN2 1AS
This Kemptown home gallery opens as part of Artists Open Houses 2026 with hand-printed film photographs on site. All works are offered for sale; check opening weekends before visiting.
#35Works for sale
Central Brighton · Bond Street
Sussex County Arts Club
3 Bond Street Cottages, Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RP
This artists' club organizes exhibitions, drawing, events and meetings in a deliberately accessible spirit. Member exhibitions are a direct opportunity to discover and acquire works produced in the region.
#36Works for sale
London Road · Open Market
Brighton Open Market Arts & Crafts
Marshalls Row, Brighton BN1 4JU
The covered market hosts workshops, designer boutiques and events where illustration, ceramics, textiles and art objects are offered directly. It should be considered as a creative ensemble rather than a unique gallery.
#37
West Hove · New Church Road
Hove Museum of Creativity
19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB
The Hove Museum emphasizes creativity through contemporary crafts, toys, cinema, design and local history. Its human scale and thematic presentations make it an ideal complement to the Brighton Museum.
#38Works for sale
Brunswick Town · Waterloo Street
Artista Cafe & Gallery
42 Waterloo Street, Hove BN3 1AY
Artista combines café, small gallery and cultural programming near the sea. The walls regularly welcome local artists; ask for prices and the exact duration of the exhibition on site.
#39Works for sale
Brunswick Town · St John's Road
Whistleblower Gallery
14 St John's Road, Hove BN3 2FB
Whistleblower publishes and sells urban art, editions and contemporary works while organizing exhibitions and commissions. The space set back from the street is suitable for collectors looking for artists with strong graphic language.
#40Works for sale
Central Hove · Queen's Place
Cameron Contemporary Art
9B Queen's Place, Hove BN3 2LT
Cameron Contemporary has been championing a program of emerging and established British artists since 2013, with a strong Sussex presence. The new Queen's Place gallery provides a bright setting for paintings, sculptures and ceramics.
#41Works for sale
North Laine · Jew Street
Indelible Fine Art
9 -10 Jew Street, Brighton BN1 1UT
Indelible brings together post-war British art, urban culture, photography and contemporary artists with a strong identity. The gallery advises collectors, organizes exhibitions and also receives by appointment for targeted requests.
#42Works for sale
West Hove · Lion Mews
Lara Bowen Contemporary
Unit 9 Lion Mews, Richardson Road, Hove BN3 5RA
This seasonal gallery opens its mews space from May to October and by appointment in winter. Lara Bowen represents painters, photographers and ceramists from the South East, with research, hanging and consulting services.
#43Works for sale
Central Hove · Church Road
Hove Textile Space
Unit 18 Kingsway House, 134 -140 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DL
An active textile workshop, the place exhibits creations by residents and guests during meetings and Open Houses. Weaving, fashion, ceramics and objects are shown in their manufacturing context.
#44
Brunswick Town · Brunswick Square
The Regency Town House
13 Brunswick Square, Hove BN3 1EH
This Regency house under restoration hosts visits, exhibitions and artistic projects that interact with the architecture of Brunswick Square. Its one-off program justifies booking and checking access before traveling.
#45
Rottingdean · The Green
The Grange Gallery
The Grange, The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HA
A few kilometers from the center, The Grange combines a local museum, garden and temporary gallery in the heart of Rottingdean. The exhibitions favor Sussex artists, landscapes and the cultural history of the village.
#46
South Downs · Ditchling
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP
The museum chronicles the extraordinary concentration of artists, typographers and artisans who settled in Ditchling in the 20th century. Collections, architecture and exhibitions make this the most coherent excursion from Brighton to understand Sussex's artisanal modernism.
#47
Worthing · Warwick Street
Colonnade House
47 Warwick Street, Worthing BN11 3DH
This Worthing creative center has public galleries hosting a sustained rotation of local exhibitions, installations and projects. Entrance is free and exhibiting artists are often present to explain their work.
#48
Worthing · Chapel Road
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1HP
The Worthing Museum preserves fine arts, costume, archeology and decorative arts in a rich municipal ensemble. Its temporary exhibitions usefully complement the independent spaces of Colonnade House.
#49
South Downs · Firle
Charleston
Charleston, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL
Home of the Bloomsbury Group, Charleston retains the painted decorations, objects and gardens created by Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Contemporary galleries and temporary exhibitions extend the visit beyond the historic house.
#50
Eastbourne · Devonshire Park
Towner Eastbourne
Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ
Towner is the great institution of modern and contemporary art on the Sussex coast. His collection of British landscapes, commissions and extensive exhibitions warrant a rail excursion from Brighton.
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Ready-made routes
Three coherent routes according to your priorities
Royal Pavilion, Cultural Quarter and Lanes
- Start at the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum.
- Continue to Fabrica, Kellie Miller Arts and the Lanes Galleries.
- Finish at Paxton + Glew, Enter Gallery or ART5 to compare works for sale.
Seafront, Kemptown and marina
- Follow the waterfront arches and the Fishing Quarter Gallery.
- Join Kemptown for 35 North and seasonal open houses.
- Finish in Brighton Marina at Laughing Dog or Daniel Laurence.
Hove, Downs and Sussex Coast
- Start at the Hove Museum and Church Road Workshops.
- Choose Rottingdean, Ditchling or Charleston for artistic history.
- Extend to Worthing or Towner Eastbourne on a second day.
Prepare and deepen
Reliable sources, advice and related reading
Local and institutional sources
Are shopping malls in Brighton and Hove free?
Yes, access to them is generally free. Some museum exhibitions or guided activities may require payment, even when the permanent collections are freely accessible.
Where to buy a work in Brighton and Hove?
Les Lanes, North Laine, Kemptown, the waterfront and Hove bring together galleries, workshops and boutiques. The "Works for Sale" filter isolates the 37 relevant addresses throughout the directory.
Do I have to make an appointment?
Large museums and shopping malls open without an appointment. Several artist-led and open house workshops only welcome the public on certain weekends, at the opening or on request.
How to organize international delivery?
Our collection of original paintings for sale includes support on packaging, insurance and international delivery.
In Brighton and Hove, art flows between city and sea
The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum provide access to civic collections; Fabrica, Brighton CCA, Phoenix Art Space and Artists Open Houses show how the city transforms churches, arches, houses and workshops into creative spaces. The Lanes, Kemptown and Hove then offer a dense commercial network, while Ditchling, Charleston, Worthing and Towner broaden the route to the landscapes and artistic history of Sussex.
To continue the discovery at home, explore our original paintings for sale. The selection brings together landscapes, portraits, abstraction and contemporary scenes, with advice before purchase and international delivery.
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