Celebrate the world of art as Brighton plays host to festivals galore this May

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Brighton Festival, Brighton Fringe, the Artists Open Houses… As you will have seen in recent years, Brighton is no stranger to playing host to some of the UK’s most creative art festivals. The Artists Open Houses returns and, as our packed guide (stars page 5) shows, there is plenty to see across the city. Plan your trail with the handy map, see inside artists’ creative spaces as they open their doors to you, the public, in the extremely popular annual festival.

Alongside this runs Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe, bringing a jam-packed month of events – including a plethora of art – to the seaside. Find out more about Cameron Contemporary Art (page 14) who are featuring in this year’s Brighton Festival. Meanwhile, we catch up with one of Brighton’s favourite local galleries, Art at Five, to find out about new exhibiting artists.

Celebrate and support the work of local artists this May. You will have a fantastic time exploring and you can find wonderful pieces of art for your home. From paintings and photographic prints to ceramics and jewellery, it’s time for Brighton’s annual art attack.