World-famous illustrator announced as first artist Patron of Hastings gallery

The gallery first opened to the public in 2012 and Sir Quentin has been a high-profile supporter from the start. Since the opening, he has exhibited four times in the gallery.

Jerwood Gallery director, Liz Gilmore, said: “Quentin will bring a number of qualities to the role. These include insight, integrity, creative inspiration and a keen understanding of Hastings. Not only these but he exemplifies a sense of heritage, in terms of his background as a world-renowned illustrator and artist but also his close ties with the town.