Beyond the Level 2009

Artists' Open Houses
in the May 2009 Brighton Festival

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STOP PRESS: We are delighted to report that Beyond the Level Open House Pandora's Basement has won Best Open House. 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.'

The 'Brighton Festival Award' for an individual artist within the Selector's Choice Exhibition went to Beyond the Level artist John Dilnot. 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'.

Opening times: 12noon–6pm, on the 2&3, 9&10, 16&16, 23&24 (and in some cases even 30&31) May 2009 unless otherwise indicated.

Beyond the Level has become one of the main Open House attractions in the annual Brighton Festival. Now in its 16th year and 16 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?

STOP PRESS: We are delighted that two Beyond-the-Levellers - Frances Bloomfield of 30 Gerard Street and John Dilnot of 24 Yardley Street - will be represented in the House Selectors' Choice exhibition at the Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Hove BN3 1EH. www.rth.org.uk

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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 Preston Circus end is on the 5, 5A and 5B bus routes; Ditchling Road has the 26, 46 and 46A, 50 and 50A; the Vogue gyratory end is served by the 10 and 10A, 25, 25A and 25B and many others. Unlimited all-day Saver bus tickets are £3.60 (£3 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 £2 Đ ask for a Plusbus ticket (more on www.plusbus.info).

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Beyond the Level

Artists' Open Houses in the May 2009 Brighton Festival

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Artists' Open Houses
in the May 2009 Brighton Festival