Arts and exhibitions

The West Sussex landscape is said to have inspired artists such as J M W Turner, John Constable and William Blake, so it’s no surprise to see that a thriving art scene still remains. From renowned collections in stately homes to beach huts turned into artist’s studios and craft workshops, there’s something to do no matter what your taste. View upcoming events below.

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April / May 2024

Tulip Festival

Held between mid-April to early May, the festival is regarde...

Oct 2023 - 2 June 2024

Exhibition: Rebuilding Arundel Castle at Arundel Museum

Towards the end of the 19th century, Henry, the 15th Duke of...

28 April 2024

Spring Bus Show at Amberley Museum

A showcase of buses from Amberley Museum’s own collection,...

28 April 2024

Green Sketching Workshop

Discover how you can use the process of drawing to look at a...

1 - 12 May 2024

Association of Sussex Artists Art Exhibition at Parham House & Gardens

The upcoming art exhibition at Parham promises to be a vibra...

6 May 2024

Motorcycle Day at Amberley Museum

A collection of over 100 motorcycles will be on display on t...

10, 11 & 12 May 2024

Sussex Art Fair 2024

Come meet 80+ artists with 3000+ artworks available for purc...

10 May 2024 & other dates

Parham House Garden Tour

Throughout the open season, Parham will run a variety of spe...

12 May 2024

Specialist Spring Plant Fair at Borde Hill

Following the success of last year’s Specialist Plant Fair...

16 - 27 May 2024

Contemporary Art Exhibition at Sullington Manor Farm

Join us for a  contemporary art exhibition at Sullington Ma...

23 - 27 May 2024

South Stoke idyll – A View from the Barn at Zimmer Stewart Gallery

This May (23-27), Zimmer Stewart Gallery are pleased to pres...

1 June 2024

Nature and Close-up / Macro Photography Workshop

This all-day workshop provides an introduction to the key pr...

6 - 16 June 2024

Spirit of Place textile exhibition

Abstract textile exhibition curated by established group, Cu...

11 - 23 June 2024

Chichester Art Society Summer Exhibition

An exhibition of original and contemporary art by local arti...

16 June 2024

Sussex Day at Parham House & Gardens

We are delighted to be hosting another “Sussex Day” at P...
Cat sitting in a window next to a writing desk

20 - 23 June 2024

Under one roof home interior fair

An exciting chance to go to a home interior’s fair with sp...

Inspirational art

Petworth House is home to one of the National Trusts’ most important art collections, including major works by Titian, Van Dyck and Turner.  Chichester’s Pallant House Gallery is known for its innovative exhibitions and displays of national, international and contemporary art.

So whether you’re a budding artist looking for inspiration or an art lover with a keen eye for new and traditional work, you’ll find something to admire in this culturally rich county.

Work from the Petworth Park Antiques Fair
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