About
Bridging Heritage: Not Just Showing Art. We’re making culture
For Black students at Sussex, university life can sometimes feel disconnected from the wider cultural landscape. Bridging Heritage changes this. Over five months, students step into an experience that celebrates their histories, voices, and creative futures, while also inviting the wider community to engage. Sussex shines by placing its Black students at the centre of a city-wide activation, showing how research, creativity, and cultural exchange strengthen belonging and transform civic life.
What's happening
Student Registration Form
📅 Programme Flow (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026)
Phase 1: 3-24 October – Black History Month
Theme: Visibility & Belonging
- Contemporary Art Exhibitions
- Community Walks
- Workshops
Phase 2: 14 Nov 2025 – 16 Jan 2026
Theme: Reflection & Practice
- 3 Thematics / Masterclasses (Breakfast or afternoon Tea)
- Open Call & Gathering
- Archival Practices
Phase 3: February – Race Equality Week
Theme: Futures & Transformation
- Closing Showcase
- Final Exhibition & Panel
- Launch: Creative Map & Digital Archive
🎓 Student Experience Highlights
- Immediate belonging: Welcomed through portraits, workshops, and sign-ups during Welcome Week.
- Active participation: Students are not just attendees but co-creators — artists, curators, researchers, and storytellers.
- Visibility & voice: Their work becomes part of exhibitions, archives, and a film premiere at Brighton Dome.
- Legacy: The programme leaves behind a creative map, digital archive, and new cultural partnerships for future cohorts.
