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 opens on May 1 after a closure period spent on various tasks connected with Stage 1 of the Capital Project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Plans for the Stage 2 submission are now being drawn up and a Development Appeal to raise £1.3m is under way..
1 May – 14 November 2010
This exhibition celebrates the influence of the Sussex landscape, both built and natural, on artists who have lived in Ditchling – works on display include rarely seen childhood drawings by Eric Gill of views from his Brighton home, as well as works by David Jones and Frank Brangwyn.
Also included is the major work ‘Ditchling Beacon’ by Charles Knight that perfectly captures the majestic Sussex Downs.