Current artist-in-residence, Robert Phillips, will discuss the role of utopias and failure within his practice. Referencing Edward James's 'Surreal Eden' Las Pozas and his interior explorations at Monkton House, Phillips will use the residency to further his interest into surrealist architecture and to find out more about the Utopian vision that Edward James had for West Dean.
Join us at this Sunday afternoon concert where the Douglas Quartet will be performing the intoxicating Ravel String Quartet in F Major, and also the String Quartet no 1 Op. 5 by Darius Milhaud (a friend and collaborator of Edward James'), which they have prepared especially for this West Dean appearance.
Join us at this afternoon event with Alison Crum and Roy Marks, as they perform music from the 16th to 18th century, playing a large number of early instruments.
Book your place for this talk with Writer in Residence, Michelle Green, on Wednesday 8 January 2020 at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. She is a writer and artist, and has performed at many festivals and live events across the UK and beyond.
Book your tickets today for this recital of songs by Schubert including The Shepherd On The Rock, performed by Roy Stratford, Susan Gritton (soprano) and Victoria Medcalf (clarinet).
Join us at this Sunday afternoon concert as Caroline Weeks and Mary Hampton come together to present a new vocal ensemble performance, that will include a selection of settings of poems by Edward James himself.
Book your place for this Literary Salon on Wednesday 19 February with author Lynn Truss at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. She has written many short stories, comedies and monologues for the radio, and spent four years as a sports writer.
Book your place for this talk on Wednesday 25 March with best-selling author Julia Crouch at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
With apologies we advise that Chilli Fiesta 2020 will not now take place. If you are a ticketholder you should have received an email from us, or please contact chilli.refunds@westdean.org.uk.
A new Summer Arts Series is instead being developed for 2020 to welcome you to event days in the same glorious setting during August. Details to be announced soon. Thank you for your support.
