About us
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for almost 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions of national and international importance for audiences in Eastbourne, the UK and beyond. Showcasing the most exciting and creative developments in modern art, Towner collaborates with individuals, communities and organisations to deliver an inclusive, connected and accessible public programme of live events, film and learning. Towner’s collection of almost 5000 works is best known for its modern British art – including the largest and most significant body of work by Eric Ravilious (1903- 1942) – and a growing collection of international contemporary art.
Towner Eastbourne is a charity. We are funded by Eastbourne Borough Council and Arts Council as part of its National Portfolio. We raise almost 60% of our annual income through philanthropy and commercial activity.
Towner Eastbourne is a proud winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year.