“Confidence in my own powers” – Festival Opening Event
Join us at Christ Church, St Leonards, for the launch of A Town Explores A book 2023! An evening of live music and conversation led by our early-career artist team
Shop Window Displays
The independent businesses in the town offer their perspectives on Mary Seacole’s book in a trail of window displays…
Workshop: Make a porcelain boat
Make a boat in porcelain to hang in your home with Liz Emtage of Pelham’s, in Kings Road. The workshops run over two afternoons
Bohemia Creative Quarter Sunday
Pick up your hand-made festival passport and explore the creative businesses in Bohemia Creative Quarter, complete with activities and live music…
Breakfast & Read Aloud at The Clifton Centre
A free family event at The Clifton Centre bringing Mary Seacole’s words to life
“Longing to travel” – Active Arts Community Exhibition
An exhibition of work by the Active Arts community at The Clifton Centre, inspired by their exploration of the life of Mary Seacole
Seaview’s Masks – community exhibition at Seaview
An exhibition by the Seaview community exploring Mary Seacole’s writing through masks
Home Front – Exhibition by Jude Montague
Exploring news reportage and images from the first Crimean War. How did people feel about what was going on far away – how connected did they feel?
“Sharp edge of our grief” – film, live music & conversation
Two artist teams take Mary Seacole’s book on a creative journey. Join us for a film screening, live music, conversation and food inspired by Mary Seacole’s catering…
Four Courts Festival Weekend
Join us at Four Courts Wellbeing Hub on the final weekend of the festival for live music, exhibitions, food and community!
2023 Creative Writing Competition
#ATownExploresABook23’s creative writing competition is inspired by the adventures of Mary Seacole
#ATownExploresABook23 School Engagement Launch Event
Join us at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery for the A Town Explores A Book 2023 schools engagement launch event on Wednesday 22 February.
The whole festival community including school staff teams, funders, partners, and friends, is invited to meet the ATEAB team and learn more about festival plans for exploring Mary Seacole’s book.
