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Time Is the Real Currency – Spring Exhibition at MidStreetLab
Brighton Fringe Award Winner 2024
Reserve your limited edition Spring Show Magazine now!
Following the overwhelming response to our Open Call, Time Is the Real Currency emerges as a bold and thought-provoking group exhibition, showcasing Brighton’s most exciting emerging artists. As part of Brighton Fringe and Artists Open House, this exhibition is more than a collection of artworks: it is a statement on the value of time, creativity, and community.
With Guest of Honour Dr. Jane Savage, this show presents an altruistic art production that celebrates local talent and the power of positive imagery to foster wellbeing and connection.
From sculpture to painting, digital art to mixed media, each piece challenges the audience to reflect on time’s impact on life, love, and artistic expression. Through this dynamic showcase, MidStreetLab continues to push boundaries, offering a platform for artists to spark dialogue, gain recognition, and contribute to a broader conversation about the currency of time.
Join us for private viewings, talks, and drinks in our weekly program, running April 19 – June 1, and witness the future of art unfold in Brighton’s creative heart. Buy the Spring Show Program now!
Spring Show May Highlights — Plan Your Visit
Fridays, 10-12pm, Up-cycled Jewellery Workshop with SilverCloud
Join artist and maker Natalia Jaffe for a two-hour taster in the art of up-cycled jewellery. Discover how to turn forgotten materials into beautiful, wearable pieces in this hands-on, feel-good session. Craft something meaningful. Leave with more than just a necklace.
Suggested donation: £10. Only 4 spaces per session – booking essential.
Daily Brews & Chats: Meet the Artists over coffee
Enjoy coffee and conversation with exhibiting artists on selected weekdays throughout May. Intimate, inspiring, and informal.
Check our Instagram for further details and early announcement.
Saturday 10th, Private View Cocktail: Afternoon with the Jury
Join us for a relaxed afternoon at the studio for an intimate meet-and-greet with the jury and participating artists.
Enjoy a personal, uninterrupted tour of the work, with each artist presenting their pieces in their own words—offering unique insight into their creative process. Sip on a Paloma cocktail or a freshly brewed coffee as you wander the space, connect, and take in the art at your own pace.
This is a rare, behind-the-scenes experience you won’t want to miss.
Thursday 8th & 15 Private View Cocktail: Evening with Dr Jane Savage
A special evening hosted by our guest curator, celebrating the artists and the vision behind Time Is The Real Currency.
Registration Recommended
Thursday 22, Is Art Business? Relaxed Panel Discussion x Drinks!
Join us for a relaxed yet dynamic panel discussion with a diverse group of artists as we explore the real-life challenges and triumphs of building a career in the arts—whether as an independent creative, a commercial practitioner, or someone just starting out.
From setting your price and chasing your dream to navigating success, staying connected to your craft, and rediscovering your creative soul—we’ll dive into the complex questions that shape life as a working artist. Expect candid conversations, practical insights, and a few unexpected truths.
Thursday 29 Spoken Word Sessions
Local poets and authors respond to the exhibition with live readings and discussions, bringing new perspectives to the show.
Vote and Win a 750ml Moet & Chandon or the equivalent in voucher to spend on Art*
Spaces are limited — early booking is recommended.
Reserve your limited edition Spring Show Magazine now!
📍 MidStreetLab, 80 St George’s Road, BN2 1EF, Kemptown
📞 07 48 32 999 67
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