Brighton-based, artist-led organisation, championing non-mainstream local creatives, community wellbeing and mental health through contemporary art exhibitions, visual awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
Be Bold | Be Seen | Be Visionary
The future is local and it's full of Original Work From Local Talent
Art. Community. Real Change.
MidStreetLab is a bold creative hub founded in 2022 by JJ Wachter (MA MBA), a multidisciplinary artist with French Caribbean, Nigerian, and Jewish roots. Based in Brighton’s Kemptown, the Lab is driven by one core belief: art should uplift, connect, and belong to everyone. We give emerging and low-income local artists what they rarely get—free exhibition space, production support, festival exposure, and a fair cut of sales. No gatekeeping. No fees. Just radical access. Our Altruistic Art Model challenges the old art world by centring joy, wellbeing, and positive imagery—especially in a time of cultural cuts and creative burnout. From Brighton to Hove seafront soon to beyond, MidStreetLab is more than a space. It’s a movement. Join us in rewriting the rules—with care, colour, and community.
Kudos to our partners: Brighton Fringe Festival, Photo Fringe Festival, Spring and Winter Artist Open House, Dipol Print & Harwood Kings Printmakers.
Mid Street Lab: A Home for Art That Dares to Matter
In a time of polished, exclusive, and predictable art spaces, Mid Street Lab exists to do the opposite. Founded in 2022 in Brighton’s Kemptown, we’re building a creative home rooted in care—where overlooked artists are seen and heard, and where audiences feel welcome, not judged. Art here is about connection, truth, and impact—not prestige.
This summer, our programme reflects that ethos:
📅 26 July – 10 August
Pride & Ally Contemporary Art Group Expo 'Still, I Am, Because You Are'
📅 16 – 31 August
‘Rest Is A Revolution / Joy Is A Scar’ by Marije Brom
🧒 Coming in September
Children’s Exhibition – Inspired by Nature
🌊 Launching soon: The Arches Vault, our permanent artist-led venue on Brighton’s seafront.
🎟 Patrons and Artist memberships now open
Spots are filling fast. Join early. Make your voice count. Help shape the story of art in Brighton
