Rye in East Sussex is famous as a destination for artists of all shapes, sizes, styles and hues.
From Paul Nash to Louis Turpin via Edward Burra and Dora Carrington, Rye has nurtured and inspired great artists.
Yet the one publicly owned and "hireable" studio in Rye, is under threat of demolition.
There's more information below, but time is tight. A planning application which could mean the destruction of The Art Room will be heard on 7th January 2011
