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Written by: Joe
Lewes FC are proud to announce we are collaborating on a funded research project with the University of Brighton that seeks to raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV), by hosting an exhibition and series of events at Lewes FC that engage members of the public with this important work.
The exhibition was part of an earlier research project between the University of Brighton and colleagues in Mexico City, with artists from both countries responding to data and stories from women who experienced violence, written during the Covid 19 pandemic.
The exhibition was hosted in Brighton and Mexico City in 2022/23 (to find out more, please visit Moving GBV Stories – The immobilities of GBV). This new project wants to extend the conversations that the work inspired, hoping to bring this seemingly private issue of gender-based violence into the public domain and talk about the links between GBV and football.
Lewes FC have always been advocates for women’s rights. We were the first football club in the world to champion equal pay and work closely with local and national organisations to promote equality and challenge domestic abuse.
We can’t wait to welcome the University of Brighton to the Dripping Pan. The exhibition takes place from 26-28 March 2025 and we’re looking to generate conversations and ideas that will urge social change.
Art exhibition dates:
• Wednesday 26 March – Public tickets 12-5pm available here (free)
• Thursday 27 March – Public tickets 12-5pm available here (free)
• Friday 28 March – Public tickets 12-5pm available here (free)
We seek to encourage a diverse range of people to engage with the exhibition and consider how the artworks can raise awareness and contribute to meaningful change. If you are interested in attending or would like to bring a group to one of the events, then please contact us or sign up via the link. Everyone is welcome.
*Please note, the exhibition and associated events include real life stories, experiences and images depicting gender based violence. Some people may find the work and conversations challenging or of a triggering nature. Please contact Jess Moriarty at jsm@brighton.ac.uk for more information in advance of your visit.