insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 13 - March 2016 | Page 19

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT

Cass Art takes its place in
Brighton’s innovative art scene
Cass Art, the UK’s leading independent art supplies retailer, has opened its doors in Brighton,
with a brand new store on Market Street, located in the historic Lanes - the first Cass Art shop to
open beside the seaside in the south, since CEO and founder, Mark Cass, opened his first shop in
London in 1984. Their mission, ‘Let’s Fill this Town with Artists’, is at the heart of everything they
do, and the launch of their shop in Brighton is an exciting step in opening affordable art shops
across the country.

“This is our 10th shop in the UK and our most
exciting new store opening yet,” says Mark
Cass. “Brighton is bursting with a brilliant and
vibrant artist community and arts festival, and
is a hub of creative businesses. We have had
customers asking us to open up in Brighton for
many years, and we are excited to open in the
Lanes, in the heart of it all.”
Cass Art is about art for all: about engaging
with artists and novices alike and inspiring
everyone to make and do art. Earnest about
their involvement in the art world, they support
both local and national galleries with art
materials and educational events, and have
partnered with local Brighton artist, Jake
Spicer, for many years with a regular drawing
class at their London flagship shop in Islington.
“Access to a wide range of quality art materials
has always required a train ride and a lot
of expense, so it will be great to see those
barriers to creativity removed,” says Spicer.
“Cass Art's famous slogan is 'Let’s Fill This
Town with Artists', but Brighton is already a
town full of artists; we've just been waiting for
the right art shop."

Cass Art’s belief is that everyone can make
art, no matter of their age or ability, and their
support of budding artists extends beyond the
materials in their shops to include a series of
‘how to’ blogs and videos on their website,
and a newsletter. What’s more, their shopping
experience is unique worldwide. As with all
of their stores, the Brighton shop is based on
designs developed by world-renowned design
agency, Pentagram, to make browsing for art
materials a simple and enjoyable experience.
All Cass Art staff are artists themselves, so
they’re able to offer expert advice on any
creative project; whether it’s an artistic bit of
homework or a professional technique, they’re
happy to give guidance and welcome any
questions that come their way. They are also
committed to bringing the world’s best art
materials at the guaranteed lowest prices, with
a price promise to match.
Stocking over 10,000 product lines ranging
from oils, acrylics and canvas, to paper and
paintbrushes, all selected from the world’s
best suppliers, Cass Art believe that the best
quality art materials should be made accessible

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to everyone and offers two discount cards,
supporting students with the ‘Cobalt Blue’
card, and artist educators with the ‘Viridian
card’. All other customers aged 18 and over
are eligible for a Cass Art Rewards card, which
gives customers a £10 reward for every £100
they spend.
Cass Art
21 Market St
Brighton, BN1 1HH
www.cassart.co.uk
@CASSART