Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft

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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is located in Ditchling, East Sussex, England, where it specializes in showcasing the artists and craftspeople who made Ditchling a creative hub in the 20th century, such as sculptor Eric Gill, designer of the London Underground font, Edward Johnston, and printer Hilary Pepler.[1][2]

The museum is located in the centre of the village just below Saint Margaret's Church on a site that was originally founded in 1985 by sisters Hilary and Joanna Bourne[3] as a place to display their collection of local artworks. In 2012, a renovation project was commenced with funding of £2.3M via a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and other donors.[4] The refurbishment, completed in late 2013, was designed by London practice Adam Richards Architects.[5] The museum was then opened by Nicholas Serota.

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