The public of Hastings has now seen its first display of local art at the new Pelham Arts gallery in St Mary in the Castle, which coincided with the events of Hastings Week.

Heritage Hastings saw an audience of nearly 200 visitors at the private view on 5th October 2007. We managed to host the work of 52 local artists and approximately 150 paintings. This was an enormous task and was put up on a voluntary basis.

We would like to extend our thanks to all those who contributed their artwork and gave us their support for what proved to be a very successful show.

The exhibition was extended to encourage a warm welcome to visitors who came from all over the country to attend the Seaside Heritage conference at St Mary's on 16-17th October.

The organisers and several delegates of this event have also asked that their thanks be communicated to all those involved.

Following the success of this we are pleased to announce our forthcoming show.

"Would you Adam and Eve it" is aimed at encouraging all those artists with an interest in portraying the human form. We are looking for a variety of media. The exhibition will start with the private view on 23rd November 7-9pm, by invitation only, and will run until 7th December 2007.

Submission date for entries is 16th November 5-8pm.

We would ask that all exhibitors endeavour to adhere to set dates and times, as we are a small committee and giving up much of our time and energy to do this.