Founded in 1946, the society's mission is to foster a welcoming community for artists of all abilities - from hobby painters to professionals alike. Membership benefits include exclusive access to attend engaging workshops, demonstrations and group events with a wide variety of practising artists from the county and beyond. The SEA also holds two exhibitions annually where members have the opportunity to showcase and sell their work to the public. For the past 79 years, the SEA has been dedicated to supporting the arts in Eastbourne and its surrounding areas, providing a creative hub for artists and art lovers.