Beyond the Level 2010

Artists' Open Houses
in the May 2010 Brighton Festival

The Pecks

Opening times: 12noon–6pm, on the 1&2, 8&9, 16&16, 22&23 (and in some cases even 29&30) May 2010 unless otherwise indicated.

This website is a work in progress - all the info is up to date but some of the images may be missing or last year's - please call back regularly and it will be updated.

Beyond the Level has become one of the main Open House attractions in the annual Brighton Festival. Now in its 17th year and 15 houses plus five studios strong, Beyond the Level aims to showcase the work of an ever-growing community of practising artists and designers living and working in Brighton. Situated north and west of The Level recreation area, the group aims to provide visitors with quality original arts and crafts in informal and homely settings at affordable prices.

Please note that the houses do not generally accept credit cards, but cash or cheques with a guarantee card are welcome. As these are normal domestic properties, we are unable to offer specialist access for disabled visitors but will endeavour to give appropriate assistance when required. You are welcome to call houses in advance if you wish to discuss your requirements. Why not pay us a visit?

Last year, Pandora's Basement (not opening this year) won Best Open House 2009. Judges Angi Mariani and Andrew Kay said 'Between us we have visited over 70 houses. We have been truly impressed by the standard of the Open Houses this year. What I really enjoy is visiting the homes of professional art practitioners.'

Also last year, two Beyond-the-Levellers - Frances Bloomfield of 30 Gerard Street and John Dilnot of 24 Yardley Street - were represented in the House Selectors' Choice exhibition at the Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Hove BN3 1EH. www.rth.org.uk

The 'Brighton Festival Award' for an individual artist within the Selector's Choice Exhibition went to Beyond the Level artist John Dilnot (not opening this year). Commenting on his choice Andrew Comben said: 'It has been a subjective choice and a very difficult one, as the Selector's Choice Exhibition has pulled in some of the best artists within the Open Houses festival. These curated spaces have worked wonderfully well and marked a step change and progression for the Artists Open Houses'. The overall winner was John Dilnot whose work includes 'Home for Max Ernst'.

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The Dragonfly House was voted Best Open House in 2007 with Compass Bars sponsoring the award. In 2006 The Dragonfly House was awarded Best Open House in the Latest Festival Awards and 8 Rosehill Terrace was one of the final three nominees. They were selected by a panel of representatives from Juice 107.2 FM, BBC Southern Counties, The Argus, 3 Weeks and The Latest magazine.

Travel Information

Beyond the Level is easily accessible by foot or bike - much of the trail is flat! The 21 runs from the mainline station to the Trail, the Preston Circus end is on the 5, 5A and 5B bus routes; Ditchling Road has the 26, 46 and 50; the Vogue gyratory end is served by the 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 49 and many others. Unlimited all-day Saver bus tickets are Ł3.60 (Ł3 online). More info on www.buses.co.uk.

The Italianate London Road station, served by Brighton mainline and Lewes stations, is bang in the middle of the Trail. If travelling by train, you can have unlimited bus travel for an additional Ł2 - ask for a Plusbus ticket (more on www.plusbus.info).

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Artists' Open Houses in the May 2010 Brighton Festival

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Artists' Open Houses
in the May 2010 Brighton Festival