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The Flamingo is getting ready to spread its wings wide open and invite you into its creative nest... Watch this space for more information about the talented artists & makers who will be showing their work here in May 2020.

Peace Day

Join us on bank holiday Monday 28th May 2018 to celebrate Peace Day at the Flamingo House. Relax in the garden and listen to enchanting live music by Zimbaremabwe and the Vegan buskers, enjoy some delicious plant-based food and earn some good Karma points by shopping for beautiful Art & unique gifts as the Flamingo House will be donating half of its profits to Peace Direct. Enter our silent auction to win some fantastic prizes! Free entry.

Tom Petkus at the Flamingo House

The poignant and striking compositions of Lithuanian photographer Tom Petkus will be revealed at the Flamingo House & Studio in May.

His stunning black and white female portraits evoke a sense of timeless beauty and sadness, while the rest of his work implores the viewer to delve deeper.

Open from 11am-6pm on 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 & 28th May 2018

Fun for all the family

Want to do something fun with the family during the Brighton Festival? Hove is the place to be.

Hove Arts is a collective of 22 venues including some award winning homes & gardens, Art galleries, tattoo parlour, 5 star hotel and artist studios. Part of the Artist Open House festival, these venues offer free entry and opens their doors to the public every weekend in May including bank holiday Mondays.

This part of town has pioneered its popularity with families, as children of all ages travel through the trail with a Hove Trotters passport, answering quizzes along the way. Collect enough stickers and trade them in for a FREE hot chocolate and book voucher at the Book Nook.

At the Flamingo House, discover fun activities like face painting, pineapple decorating & live music as well as delicious healthy food served among the palm trees. Other venues have fantastic demonstrations and educational workshops, so everyone can enjoy the Art and a relaxed and unique shopping experience.

The Flamingo has hatched a new Studio!

The Flamingo house is thrilled to present its brand spanking new sister the Flamingo Studio Gallery. Shopping made easy with great unique gifts for all budgets. All major cards accepted.

Follow the pink footprints and find us at 14a Wilbury road, Hove BN3 3JN

We're on TV!

THE FLAMINGO HOUSE ON ITV NEWS

We were smitten and honoured to be chosen as the venue to represent the Artists Open Houses this year, although we might have lost a pink feather or two from flapping about when the camera crew turned up talking about broadcasting LIVE on TV...

ITV interviewed AOH festival director Judy Stevens, resident artist Charlotte Axworthy and guest ceramicist Soreh Levy.

Click below to view ITV's News clip

What's behind the wall?

Intrigued by what's been hiding behind the wall over the past 3 weeks? The Flamingo House will be unveiling it's ultimate piece this weekend. 'The Calumet' by local Artist Pierre Bamin brings a breath of fresh air during these tumultuous times.

An innovative work of Art comprised of 2 inspiring paintings set back to back on a revolutionary swivel frame allowing the owner-to-be the choice to display either side.

Experience this visionary masterpiece at the Flamingo House this weekend only.

Mr Phil at the Flamingo House

The Flamingo House launch - Saturday 6th May 2017

Spread your wings and flock to the Flamingo House launch on Saturday 6th May from 11 am-6pm.

Vinyl decal making live demo with guest artist Mister Phil (aka Mandalaman) at 2.30pm.

Click here for more info on his work http://www.misterphil.co.uk/

Children's activities:

Face painting

Trampoline sessions

Hove trotters passports, collect enough stickers and get a free hot chocolate at Book Nook.

Back by popular demand, Viva los Vegan will be serving delicious buddha bowls, mezzes & cakes in our exotic garden.

Free entry.

AFRICA DAY - Sunday 21st May 2017

Africa Day - Sunday 21st May 2017 from 11am-6pm

Come and celebrate AFRICA DAY with us on Sunday 21st May.

Sit back among the sculptures & palm trees and enjoy the African vibes at the Flamingo House & Garden. We’ve teamed up with some incredible people to host our very own special event called ‘Africa Day’.

With so much conflict in the world, we need to bring Peace to the fore while delivering a creative feast for all the senses. Our aim is to bring awareness to our visitors, which is why we will be working closely with Peace Direct who support people to stop wars, conflict, violence and build peace, one person at a time.

Live Music Trio Zimbaremabwe from 2pm

featuring Linos (Mbira), Gary (Saxophone) and Andy (guitar).

Inspired? Bring home some of the sunshine by purchasing a CD or signing up to learn how to play the Mbira.

Click here for more info on classes, gigs, tracks at http://www.zimbaremabwe.org/

Live action painting from Sierra Leonean guest artist Pierre Bamin, whose stunning paintings will be exhibited in the main room.

Kunaka stone have brought a wonderful selection of sculptures from Zimbabwe to be displayed in our garden and help the artists share their fine talents in the UK.

After soaking up some sun, food & music, why not earn some good karma points by supporting our local and African Artists as the Flamingo House will be donating 10% of all Africa Day sale profits to www.peacedirect.org

Why not flock to the Flamingo House, sit among the banana & palm trees, listen to some uplifting music, admire beautiful Art & wax cushions and enjoy some delicious healthy food lovingly prepared by Viva los Vegan.