Welcome to Ditchling Museum. The downland setting and rural way of life inspired artists including Eric Gill, Edward Johnston, David Jones, and Ethel Mairet to settle in Ditchling in the early years of the 20th Century. The international recognition that followed, as a centre for print, calligraphy, weaving and other crafts, is reflected in the Museum's permanent collection, and the programme of exhibitions and educational events.
Ditchling Museum is now closed to the public until May 1 2010. Our longer than usual closure period is due to the Stage 1 Funding that we are delighted to have received from the Heritage Lottery Fund. As we work towards our Stage 2 submission there are a number of projects that need to be undertaken when we are closed. One of these tasks is a Collection review - this will aid the proposed development of a Collection store and so is vital work. With this in mind we will also have to limit research access to the Collection during this period. However, we will be open to researchers and their enquiries from May 1 2010.
The Exhibition opening on May 1 is:
Views from Ditchling A predominantly Collection exhibition showing works that celebrate the powerful local landscape captured by artists who have lived in the village including Eric Gill, Frank Brangwyn, David Jones and Charles Knight.
We are delighted that Towner, Eastbourne have agreed to the inclusion in the exhibition of the major work 'Ditchling Beacon' by Charles Knight.
Image: Wooded Landscape
David Jones c.1921-1924