STAR BREWERY GALLERY
LEWES
CURRENT EXHIBITION
The next exhibition opens on Wednesday 26th November
Dalí · Magritte · Miró · Chagall
Wednesday 26th - Sunday 30th November
Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm
The Star Brewery Gallery is thrilled to host Hidden Gallery for the third time, presenting yet another exquisitely curated exhibition. This November, Hidden Gallery transforms Lewes into a haven for art lovers with Surrealist Masters on Paper, an extraordinary collection of original, hand-signed prints by four of the most celebrated figures in modern art: Dalí · Magritte · Miró · Chagall.
Surrealism revolutionised the world of art, introducing dreamlike visions, whimsical illusions, and radical ideas that continue to inspire and captivate audiences today. A century after the publication of the Surrealist Manifesto, these artists’ works remain as provocative, playful, and mesmerising as ever. The exhibition offers visitors the rare opportunity to experience museum-quality pieces in an intimate, accessible setting, allowing art enthusiasts to engage closely with these iconic creations.
Every piece in the exhibition is available for purchase, presenting collectors and first-time buyers alike with a unique chance to own a piece of art history. Whether you are an experienced collector or embarking on your first acquisition, Hidden Gallery’s team of specialists is on hand to provide guidance, share insights, and ensure your experience is as rewarding as possible. Their decades of expertise have resulted in a collection that is both exceptional and approachable, blending artistic mastery with accessibility.
Surrealist Masters on Paper is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to step into the extraordinary, to explore the boundaries of imagination, and to bring the extraordinary into your own home. From Miró’s playful abstractions to Dalí’s dreamlike fantasies, Magritte’s thought-provoking illusions, and Chagall’s poetic visions, each work tells a story, sparking curiosity and wonder. Visit the Star Brewery Gallery this November, immerse yourself in the surreal, and discover art that challenges perception, inspires creativity, and leaves a lasting impression.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 2025
Michael Cooper NEAC 1943 - 2025
An artist’s life
Saturday 6th - Sunday 14th December
11am - 4pm (Closed Monday)
The Star Brewery is honoured to host the exhibition An artist's life celebrating the remarkable works created throughout the lifetime of Mike Cooper. Mike was an extraordinary artist whose creativity and dedication left a lasting mark on both the local and national art communities, as well as on the Star Brewery itself.
During the 1980s, he played a vital role in saving the historic Star Brewery from demolition. It was transformed into a thriving centre for creativity — home to artist workshops — and in 1989 the Gallery first opened its doors, becoming an invaluable art space for the town that we continue to enjoy today.
Curated by his son, Richard Cooper, this exhibition stands as a tribute to Mike Cooper’s talent and lifelong artistic passion.
STAR BREWERY GALLERY DESIGN SERVICES
Creative design for artists, makers, and professionals. We craft bespoke websites, flyers, posters, PV invitations, and more — all tailored to showcase your work and services at their best.
Alongside hosting exhibitions in our gallery, we design custom online galleries and shops that empower individuals and small businesses to present and sell their work with clarity and impact.
With over 18 years of experience in web and graphic design, Neeta Pedersen understands that great presentation — both physical and digital — is essential for connecting with your audience. We believe in the power of visual communication and collaborate closely with every client to create designs that reflect their unique style, vision, and goals.
For more information contact us:
07932 500 952
POSTER DESIGN
WEB DESIGN
ABOUT THE STAR BREWERY GALLERY
On its journey to become an artistic hub in Lewes, the old brewery building has undergone several transformations over the years. The art gallery was originally known as the Star Gallery, was renamed the Hop Gallery and then became the Star Brewery Art Gallery when it was revitalised under Neeta Pedersen, its current director.
Peter Messer 09/04/20
"Neeta Pedersen worked there for five years as an assistant to Gallery Owner, Curator and Director Angie Osborne under its spell as the Hop Gallery.
"I feel she really understood the Gallery’s ambitious attitude to the arts without losing sight of its place at the heart of the extensive local arts community.
I, and many others, were very heartened to hear that she was taking over after a short period when, under other management, it had diverged from this and had become lost to view for many of us. I feel she has all the right capacities to make the gallery a great success. In addition to her five years practical experience in the space, she is a respected and successful artist in her own right and a well known and popular member of the community."
Neeta, now the gallery’s owner, director and curator, took over in February 2020. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to enrich the town with a unique art space, where both established and emerging artists showcase a vibrant and diverse range of exhibitions.
Under Neeta’s curatorship ,visitors to the gallery have been gifted with an exciting array of work - from traditional and contemporary art, to captivating installations and exquisite craftwork. The gallery is proud to have featured original artworks by some of the most revered artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries including: Matisse, Picasso, Miró, Dali, Klimt, Tracy Emin, Man Ray, Paula Rego, Lichtenstein, Francis Bacon, Piet Mondrian, Henry Moore, David Hockney and Chagall.
The Star Brewery Gallery also hosts the annual Royal Opera House Design Challenge exhibition, featuring innovative works by students from the Art & Design Extended Diploma at East Sussex College, Lewes.
Our mission is to bring diverse exhibitions to Lewes, offering visitors the chance to experience shows that inspire and engage. We aim to curate a vibrant selection of artwork from an array of talented artists, each showcasing their unique techniques and styles.
We are proud that our exhibitions have received acclaim for showcasing the beauty of the natural world. From the elegance of trees to the captivating essence of water, we celebrate the diversity of living creatures in all their forms.
We believe that art is an important way of increasing awareness of the urgent need to take action to preserve and protect our natural environment in an age of climate change.
Neeta Pedersen
Owner and director of Star Brewery Art Gallery, Lewes
Background of the artist
Neeta Pedersen is a multimedia designer and artist whose distinctive style ranges from the highly decorative and romantic, to the stark and explicit, gaining her an international reputation.
Her painting, illustration, sculpture, digital art, and animation are a rich expression of imaginative vision - a unique perspective which she describes as having been shaped by her diverse heritage, extensive travels and studies.
Born in Mumbai of unknown parents, Neeta was adopted at the age of six months by a Danish couple from Aarhus. She left home at the age of seventeen, travelling first to Israel, then to India and Nepal. Determined to observe and absorb the culture of her origin. Later she travelled extensively around Central Europe. It was during this time that she began to see her path ahead as an artist.
She came to England and settled in Lewes where she studied for a diploma in multimedia in Brighton before attending the Total Immersion Intensive Workshop at the New York Film Academy. She also achieved a BA (Hons) in animation from the London University of Westminster.
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ADDRESS: Star Brewery Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, (off Fisher Street) Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YJ
EMAIL: starbrewerygallery@gmail.com
PHONE: 07932 500 952
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Find Us
There is a direct train from London Victoria to Lewes and bus services from Brighton to Lewes. Catch the bus No 28 or 29 which takes you to Lewes High Street. Get off at the Lewes Crown Court and walk down Fisher Street where you will see the Star Brewery building on your left. There are two different entrances to the gallery.
The Star Brewery Gallery does not have designated parking. There are car parking facilities within the town which allows all-day parking, payment by the meter.