Quiet Down There offers people routes to expressing and developing their own creativity – outside of the traditional structures of the arts.
We love working creatively in unexpected places and in new ways. We work in markets, charity shops, laundrettes and other spaces where people already are. We are ambitious for the communities that we collaborate with and work alongside artists to hone and develop their socially engaged practice.
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Brighton
From our studio based in Brighton Open Market we run Harriett’s Press our creative laundry space. Come along for a free wash and dry of your laundry load, have a hot drink and try something creative while you wait.
Featured Work
A collaboration with sound artist Anna Edmonds to design and present an immersive audio tour exploring Brighton’s laundry heritage. Along These Lines focuses on laundry to explore themes such as the reality of working class lives, women's work and economic independence, as well as the specific significance of laundries in the local area.
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From fresh fruit and veg to oat flat whites, Brighton Open Market has served its community for almost 100 years with women at the helm. As the market strives to remain sustainable amidst a cost of living crisis, we follow three women traders as they once again draw on their guts, determinism and resilience for another year of trading.
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Find out more about the projects we have innovated, the communities we have collaborated with and artists we have commissioned locally and nationally.
