We are a (Brighton, UK) Kemptown-based community interest collective, which aims to support non-mainstream visual artists, community wellbeing and mental health through art exhibitions, visual awareness campaigns and fundraising to develop and diffuse positive imagery.
Join us today and let your creativity shine and inspire others through our platform.
🎨 Artist Open Call: Registration Opening Soon! 🖌️
Volunteering Opportunities: Whether you are a media and art student, freelance writer, academic, socially engaged individual or small business, you can make a difference supporting our thriving diverse community and help shape the future in many ways.
We look forward to hearing from you! 🎨
In October 2023, under the visionary leadership of Jean Jules Wachter —JJ, whose rich French Caribbean, Nigerian, and Jewish heritage flows through every decision — 80 St George's Road was claimed before it slipped away. Tucked in Kemptown Village, the space became Mid-Street Lab—a creative haven where local art thrives and time dances with possibility and community wellbeing. Come, the journey has just begun!
Altruistic art, for us revolves around creating a support system that uplifts artists and their work. Our model ensures:
Visibility: We connect artists with high-profile, often expensive events, offering them exposure they might not typically access, such as Brighton Fringe Festival, Photo Fringe Festival, Spring and Winter Artist Open House Festival.
Free Exhibition Space: Artists can showcase their creations in both physical and digital spaces without paying participation fees, reducing financial barriers
Print Support:We fund the production of superior quality, limited-edition prints with our local partners Dipol Print & Harwood Kings Printmakers, alleviating the costs from artists.
Revenue Sharing: Artists receive at least 30% of profits, significantly higher than industry standards, ensuring fair compensation.
Our goal is to empower artists to grow without the constraints of traditional commercial pressures and offer socially engaged, curated, affordable art events and collectables.
But what truly sets us apart from the competition is our unwavering commitment to fostering community well-being and mental health through the curation and diffusion of positive, uplifting imagery. Our passion drives our ambition. Despite the challenges—especially with ongoing budget cuts to the arts, and the claim that "the model is no longer sustainable"—we hold onto one belief: the only way to create a better future is to nurture creativity.
We are convinced that Altruistic Art is a real, tangible solution. We invite you to join us in this vision.
Let's build that future together.
Welcome to Mid Street Lab’s Fall Season!
As the crisp autumn air settles in, we’re excited to welcome you back to our studio for an inspiring lineup of events from September to December. This season is a testament to our commitment to community and creativity.🌟
Reopening in September: Join us for Coffee Chats every Tuesday and Thursday, where you can enjoy a complimentary brew from Ground (Kemptown Best Coffee) and engage with the vibrant art around you. It's a space to connect, share ideas, and get inspired.🎨
Must-See Exhibitions: Experience the dynamic range of art with Fama Diouf’s UK debut, @artbymettle’s bold Halloween show "Zombie: Uninterrupted Lines," and the return of Broken Glass’s thought-provoking "The Anti-Art." Each exhibit promises to challenge, provoke, and delight.📅
Artist Open Call: We’re thrilled to announce our open call for the spring 2025 exhibition, “Time Is The Real Currency.” From October 18th to December 18th, submit your existing work to be part of a transformative group show. This is your chance to be featured in our award-winning gallery and in major art publications.Join us this season at Mid Street Lab—where every event is an opportunity to connect with art and community.
Stay tuned and be part of our journey. For more information and updates, visit www.midstreetlab.com. See you soon!
