Image: Wolfgang Buttress 'The Hive' Image credit: Nikki Davidson-Bowman
A deep dive into the BMN 2026 Open Call
- an opportunity to explore the theme and ask any questions
Thursday 19th March
6.30 – 7.30 pm
Online via Zoom - the link to this event will be provided in the March newsletter and shared via Linktree in the bio of the BMN Instagram account.
We are excited to be launching our 2026 open call for Blue Monkey Network members. We are looking for you to submit work(s) that respond to the theme of Hive. You can choose to consider this theme in any way that you wish and in any medium. You can find all the details and the submission form here.
For those that might want some support with getting their creative juices going, our online Zoom event this month will be sharing some ideas and inspirations for the theme and we will be available to answer any of your questions.
If you are planning on attending one of our events and have any access needs, please let us know in advance.
Blue Monkey Network is run by artists for artists, in partnership with Towner Eastbourne, and is entirely funded by membership subscriptions and donations. Many thanks to all our supporters.
COMING UP
From Archive to Audience with Emma Mason
Thursday 16th April 2026
6.00 – 7.30 pm
Emma Mason Gallery
1 Lushington Lane
Eastbourne BN21 4LJ
Emma Mason has run the Emma Mason Gallery since 2004, specialising in British prints from the post-war period to the present. Her work focuses on enhancing the recognition and reputation of artists, managing archives, and presenting these works to the public in innovative exhibitions. She combines her background in Art History with her experience in building relationships with artists and estates, making her a passionate advocate for British printmaking.