Artwave 2023

2nd - 17th September 2023

Celebrating artists and makers for 30 years

Where Will Art Take You?

Jesse Darling

Ghislaine Leung

Rory Pilgrim

Barbara Walker

28 September 2023 to 14 April 2024

Free Admission

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Celebrating artists & makers across the Lewes District for 30 years!

A warm welcome to the 2023 Artwave guide, with details of exhibitions taking place across the Lewes District (and beyond) from 2nd - 17th September. We are delighted to be celebrating our 30th anniversary year with our biggest festival yet.

When Artwave started in 1993 with a founding mission ‘to make the arts accessible to all’, the festival featured 70 artists across 18 events in and around Lewes. This year you can discover work by more than 1000 creatives, and visit upwards of 180 venues, with free-to-visit exhibitions in private homes, studios, potteries, windmills, railway stations, farms and churches, from Ditchling to Herstmonceux, Newhaven to Danehill. We’d call that mission accomplished - and still going strong!

So join us in championing artists and makers, shopping local and supporting our brilliant artistic community.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors, supporters and all the creatives who take part. Without you Artwave would not be possible.

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Contents

Rural Trail Map

Rural Trails:

Ditchling / Streat / Plumpton / Hamsey

Barcombe / North Chailey / Newick

Fletching / Danehill / Uckfield / Isfield

Nr. Lewes / Ringmer / Glynde / Laughton

East Hoathly / Chiddingly / Hellingly

Herstmonceux / Kingston / Iford / Rodmell

Piddinghoe / Firle / Nr. Firle

Ripe / Chalvington / West Firle / Alciston

Litlington / Exceat / Eastdean

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Seaford Trail Map

Visitor Information

Travel Information

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Seaford Trail

Haven Trail Map

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Haven Trail

Lewes Trail Map

Lewes Trail

Key

Work displayed outside

Disabled access

Refreshments available

Credit card facility

Free / off street parking

Accessible by public transport

Dog friendly New for 2023

Some hard to find venues have a what3words reference to help you find their exact location. It looks like this:

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Go to the website what3words.com, or use the what3words app on a smartphone, and search the three word address.

Cover Artists

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @artwavefestival. Join our mailing list at artwavefestival.org/mailing-list for news and details of how to take part next year. The dates for Artwave 2024 will be 7th - 22nd September.

‘Pilcharding’ by Irene Marot, page 15, Rural Trail

‘Fulking and the Weald’ by Mike Stones, page 24, Seaford Trail

‘The Harbour Arm’ by Jon Griffin, page 27, Newhaven Trail

‘Mind Blown’ by Joe Webb, page 38, Lewes Trail

Rural Trail Map

Proud sponsors of the Rural Trail

Please note that this is for reference and not to scale.

Railway Stations • southernrailway.com

Cuckmere Buses • cuckmerebuses.org.uk

40: Litlington, Seaford

47: Seaford, Cuckmere Haven, Litlington

Brighton & Hove Buses • buses.co.uk

12 Newhaven, Seaford, & 13: Cuckmere Haven

28: Kingston, Lewes, Ringmer, Laughton, Hellingly

29: Kingston, Lewes, Isfield, Uckfield

Compass Buses • compass-travel.co.uk

121: Lewes, Newick, Uckfield

122: Lewes, Barcombe

123: Lewes, Kingston, Iford, Rodmell, Piddinghoe, Newhaven

125: Lewes, Ringmer, Glynde, Firle

145: Newhaven, South Heighton, Denton

166: Lewes, Plumpton

167: Lewes, Plumpton, Ditchling

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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. We cannot be held responsible for any variations, errors or omissions. All content for the exhibitions is supplied and written by the artists / makers. Visitors are advised to confirm opening times of individual venues in advance. No recommendation is implied in any of the listings. Lewes District Council will incur no liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public in relation to any Artwave venue or event. Members of public act at their own risk.

Pruden and Smith: Forever Original

Pruden and Smith, 2 South Street, Ditchling, BN6 8UQ

prudenandsmith.com

Presenting new designs from the Trap (Sussex Shore) Collection, handmade jewellery inspired by pebbles trapped in the distinctive chalk beds and wooden groynes of our ever-changing Sussex shorelines.

No. 35: Ali Stringell & Tussi Dunstall

35 High Street, Ditchling, BN6 8SY

Ali (instagram.com/alistringell) exhibits drawings in charcoal and ink, alongside works in silver. Tussi (instagram.com/tussidunstall) exhibits portraits, painted and drawn live from the model, with works in clay.

No.37: Jo Watters-Pawlowski & Kris Pawlowski

37, High Street, Ditchling, BN6 8SY jowatterspawlowski.com

Gallery and Studio. Jo will be exhibiting contemporary landscape paintings in their front room gallery. In the studio, Kris will show a series of black and white social documentary photographs.

Blue Shed Studio

6 East Gardens, Ditchling, BN6 8ST davidbrowneartist.com

David Browne’s exhibition of drawings, prints, paintings and olive wood sculpture inspired by an art residency in Tusa, Sicily, olive groves in Palombara Sabina, and a recent visit to Sligo, Ireland.

Louise Dale Chalmers: Paintings, Prints & Sculpture

Dymocks End Studio, 30 East Gardens, Ditchling, BN6 8ST louisedalechalmers.com

Dynamic artworks in various mediums by award-winning fine artist, Louise Dale Chalmers MA. A busy, working artist’s studio next to an ancient well beside the orchard in a hidden Downs garden.

Lisa Scholz: Liminal Space

Turner Dumbrell Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT lisascholz.co.uk

These works on paper are tactile, beautiful and slightly unsettling. They are small meditations, portals maybe. See which ones call to you and discover the stories they hold.

Ruth Gaskell & Guests

12 South View, Ditchling, BN6 8TQ ruthgaskell.co.uk

A studio set in a beautiful garden. Ruth Gaskell: drawings and paintings. Hector Smith: metal sculptures. Bryony Rimmington Jones: ceramics. Emma Willcocks: jewellery. Caz Laing: oak flower bars.

Art at Artelium: Material Matters #2

Artelium, Malthouse Farm, Streat Lane, Streat, BN6 8SA • artelium.com/art

Celebrating wine, art and nature against the backdrop of the Sussex countryside. This exhibition explores the use of natural materials with a focus on sculptural wood and clay.

Streat Place Barn

Streat Place Barn, Streat Lane, Streat, BN6 8RU jinksmcgrath.com

Enjoy the wonderful rural setting of a medieval barn, home to Jinks, with work from three local makers and friends. Jinks McGrath: jewellery. Gill Kay: ceramics. Brian Denyer-Baker: prints.

The Sussex Contemporary Presents

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, BN7 3AL thesussexcontemporary.co.uk

100 Sussex artists and makers shown over two weekends. Join us for demonstrations, workshops and talks. And, of course, excellent food!

Stephen Pigott

Hamsey Manor, Hamsey, BN8 5TD • instagram.com/pigott.stephen

Stephen is showing gouache paintings of people and Sussex landscapes. Colour and line feature strongly as well as a sense of place. Please come and I hope you enjoy.

Chris Hough & Liz Jeorrett

2 Bretts Cottages, Whitfeld Lane, Hamsey BN8 5TD instagram.com/c.hough89

Chris Hough MA (RCA): ‘Postcards from Peckham’, watercolour studies of a previous life. Elizabeth Jeorrett MA (RCA): ‘Seen from the Window’, character studies in pencil made close to home (Hamsey).

Into the Light

Hamsey Old Church, Hamsey, BN8 5TB

keithapettit.com

Celebrated landscape artist Paul Evans again joins Keith Pettit at the hauntingly beautiful Hamsey Church. Both bring a new body of work, focusing on the drama of light in the local landscape.

Nigel French

Winchmore, Cooksbridge Road, Barcombe, BN8 5TJ nigelfrench.com

A captivating blend of imagery. Landscapes in vibrant colour and dramatic black and white, from Sussex to the American West. Wordplay and graphic signage. Strangely familiar and decidedly different. 11:00 - 17:00 • 02 03 04 05

Art on the Farm

Barcombe Nurseries, Mill Lane, Barcombe, BN8 5TH barcombenurseries.co.uk

Come and explore the organic sights, sounds and tastes of Barcombe Nurseries. We are showcasing artists and makers working with a variety of materials, from metal to mud!

Golden Moments, Art & Nature

The Old Granary, High Street, Barcombe, BN8 5DH miloosborn.com/pura-tirta-empul-ubud

Art and environment harmonised. Reflect, embrace and immerse in nature’s splendour. Deepen appreciation. Milo Osborn provides the craft and beauty of high fashion, with a soulful connection to people and nature.

Painter & Potter at Spithurst Hub

The Studios, Spithurst Hub, Spithurst Road, Barcombe, BN8 5EE sashaturnbull.com

Resident artists at Spithurst Hub. Sasha Turnbull: paintings, drawings and prints. Victoria Walton: handmade, decorated, domestic earthenware pottery. Pop up Hubbery Cafe: Swedish fika/lunch.

Paintings at Bradness Gallery

Bradness Gallery, Spithurst Road, Spithurst, Barcombe, BN8 5EB bradnessgallery.com

Paintings, prints and cards by artists Michael Cruickshank and Emma Burnett. A delightful venue with free easy parking and a gorgeous wildlife garden. We’ll be serving our famous home-made cakes and real coffee.

Mary Grant: Little Paintings 365

The Studio, 1 Hillbrow, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, BN8 4EX marygrantpainter.co.uk

Mary will be opening up her garden studio to show her ‘Little Paintings 365’ landscapes. A selection of larger canvases will also be shown. Large free car park at Chailey Cricket Ground.

Nichola Campbell: New Paintings

19 Western Road, Newick, BN8 4LE nicholacampbell.art

Ink paintings, prints and cards, inspired by the beauty of the Sussex landscape and coastline, in my garden studio. Easy to find location on A272 with parking out front. Other times welcome by appointment.

Jo Cresswell Art Studio & Judy Dwyer

Little Warren Farm, Redgill Lane, Fletching Common, Newick, BN8 4JJ jocresswell.co.uk

Collages and reverse acrylics by Jo Cresswell. Her new works are inspired by recent travels to Jamaica. Textile artist Judy Dwyer creates ‘creatures’, based on observation and anthropomorphism of small animals

Contemporary Art at Fox Lodge

Fox Lodge, Bell Lane, Fletching, TN22 3YB instagram.com/amanda.sumpter.artist

A beautiful and historic setting showcasing contemporary sculpture, painting, ceramics and textiles. Artists include Paulien Gluckman, Gill Harvey, Amanda Sumpter, Si Uwins, Jasper Thims and Twofolde.

Beauty Spot

Burntwood Farm, Tanyard Lane, Danehill, RH17 7JP julianwild.com • /// political.pointed.output

Sculpture by Julian Wild and paintings by Alison Hand (alisonhand.com).

Large and small scale works presented across a two acre field and indoor exhibition spaces. Live forging demonstrations 13.00 - 14.00.

Victoria Pavilion Arts

Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield, TN22 5DJ sussexsupportservice.com/victoriapavilionarts

Taking place in this inspiring community and gallery space, the show features an exciting collection of works from local artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics and printmaking.

Philomena Harmsworth: Open Studio

7 Baker Street, Uckfield, TN22 5BJ philomenaharmsworth.com

I paint, draw and collage personifications of the land. Sculpture and poetry juxtapose like two undulating ribbons. Welcome to my new studio and immerse yourself in this creative journey.

Made in Isfield

Isfield Village Hall, Isfield, TN22 5XG • adelescantlebury.co.uk

‘Made in Isfield’ is a collective of 14 artists and makers. Contemporary ceramics and sculpture, beautiful textiles and bespoke jewellery, local renowned painters, printmakers and a photographer.

Pond House Studio

Pond House, Lewes Road, Isfield, TN22 5TY pondhousestudio.com

Beautiful textiles, wood carving, paintings, hand-embroidered clothing, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery, in a converted barn in a gorgeous garden in Isfield. The best home-made food too!

Sue Arnold

Crane Garden Buildings, Goldcliff Garden Centre

Old Uckfield Road, Nr. Lewes, BN8 5RY • suearnoldartist.co.uk

Sue Arnold will be showing her colourful, contemporary still life and landscape oil paintings, prints and cards. Sue works from her studio in Lewes, and welcomes studio visits.

Chris Alley: Wood Artisan

Wood Artisan Studio, Unit 10 Upper Stoneham Farm, Nr. Lewes, BN8 5RH • woodartisan.co.uk

An exhibition of work by wood artisan Chris Alley. Exquisitely made furniture and homeware accessories designed to be beautiful to look at, satisfying to touch, and a delight to use.

Guy Stevens Sculpture

Unit 13, Upper Stoneham Farm, Nr. Lewes, BN8 5RH guystevenssculpture.com

Guy is a professional artist working in stone and ceramic. Pieces range from the hand-held to the monumental.

Sarah Bristow: Paintings & More….

Studio 3, Stoneham Workshops, Upper Stoneham Farm, Nr. Lewes, BN8 5RH • sarahbristow.art

Sarah’s open studio, in the beautiful setting of the Tythe barn, welcomes an opportunity for you to see Sarah’s current expressive paintings and drawings, full of colour, line, form and shadow.

Word, Shape, Shadow

The Dairy, Lower Stoneham, Nr. Lewes, BN8 5RJ edwardpetherbridge.com

Edward Petherbridge and Vincenzo Mosti’s combinations. Short of space to render, the mystery and splendour of inspired poetic and kinetic, cybernetic, aspirations.

The Collective at Gote Farm

Gote Farm, Gote Lane, Ringmer, BN8 5HX

Eclectic collection of artists using various mediums in a picturesque barn, located in a beautiful rural location in Ringmer. There will also be some themed collective work. Refreshments available.

MUD is a group show of contemporary art including painting, ceramics, prints,

Thomas Gontar: Sculptural Blacksmith

The Forge, The Street, Glynde, BN8 6SU

Come and see the historic Glynde Forge, where Thomas will be exhibiting his hand-forged sculptures for the garden, ornamental gates, as well as smaller homewares.

Rennie Pilgrem

The Wharf Office, Glynde, BN8 6SS

RA selected artist. Multi disciplinary, including painting, original prints, photography and sculpture. Also an award-winning music producer and international DJ.

Alexander

Johnson & Guests

The Weald, Church Lane, Laughton, BN8 6AH

In the studio: oils and silk-screens on paper. Outside: three sculptors, Jacky Misson, Rachael Nicholson and Julie Sellars exhibit work in stone, wood and metal throughout the garden and orchard.

BN8

Peter Cuthbertson Ceramics Paines Farm Pottery, 89 South Street, East Hoathly, BN8 6DT I make stoneware pots for

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Paintings & Illustrations

Graywood Studios

1 Graywood Eaves, East Hoathly, BN8 6QR davidjharrison.co.uk

Painting, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture, with tea and cake in the garden. Frances Geesin, Dave and Barbie Harrison, Chris Mansell, Tony Mills and Sarah Money will be exhibiting at Graywood Studios.

Venues 37 - 42 • Laughton / East Hoathly

Northcote Gallery Sussex

The Piggery Barn at Apple Tree Cottage, Scrapers Hill, Chiddingly, BN8 6HJ • northcotegallery.com

The Piggery Barn at Apple Tree, in the rural artistic haven of Chiddingly, hosts local fine artists represented by Northcote Gallery. Email for an appointment please, as this helps with the parking.

Eyes to the Right, Nose to the Left: Art at Gun Brewery

Gun Brewery Tap Room, Hawthbush Farm, Gun Hill, TN21 0JY

thebarongilvan.com

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures by The Baron Gilvan and Isobel Smith, set in the splendid Gun Brewery taproom.

Kindred Threads

Hursthaven, New Road, Hellingly, BN27 4EW @weavingkindredthreads2023

Celebration, care, grief and renewal. We are a family of five creatives working across sculpture, textiles, jewellery, painting, writing, farming and naalbinding. Our work is separate and yet interwoven.

Press & Hold

Merryweather’s Farm, Chilsham Lane, Herstmonceux, BN27 4QH ianohalloran.co.uk • /// stag.suspended.overjoyed

Ian O’Halloran, artist printmaker: vibrant original lino-cuts capturing evocative and colourful landscapes. Liz O’Halloran: fabulous handmade bags. Melissa O’Halloran: quirky felt jewellery.

Anna MacLeod: Seascapes, Landscapes & More

The Garage at Chartside, The Avenue, Kingston, BN7 3LL annamacleodart.com

Oil paintings of mainly local landscapes and seascapes. Also animals, flowers and people. Something for everyone.

Anna Bower: Artist Working with Recycled Paper

Providence, The Street, Kingston, BN7 3PB instagram.com/annabowerartist

In my new garden studio, I will be showing paper-based works inspired by natural forms and processes, including the sculptural piece pictured, which won the 2022 Toast Elemental Compositions prize.

Rachael Stedman

Hyde Manor, The Street, Kingston, BN7 3PB rachaelstedman.com

Nestled next to the church in the beautiful village of Kingston you’ll find the studio of Rachael Stedman. She’ll be joined by jewellery designer Sarah King and textile artist Carola Van Dyke.

Farmyard Friends

Kingston Farm, The Street, Kingston, BN7 3PB instagram.com/farmyard_friends_kingston

A group of artists and makers: prints, paintings, pots and more. Home-made refreshments for charity and local bee products in an idyllic and traditional farmyard setting. Dogs on leads welcome.

Steve Bannatyne: New Works

Hillside, Wellgreen Lane, Kingston, BN7 3NP stevebannatyne.com

New explorative modernist works covering themes of waste, shape creation, space and colour. My work is influenced by walks on the South Downs, locally found waste materials, and abstraction.

Harriet Beauchamp Jewellery & Antonia Beauchamp Art

Norton House, Iford, BN7 3EJ harrietbeauchamp.com

Beautiful handcrafted silver jewellery, featuring pearls and semi-precious gems. Exhibiting for the first time from her studio with some pieces from friends, including @ttbeauchampart.

Barry Firmin: Contemporary Modern Ceramics

Iford Grange, Iford, BN7 3EJ instagram.com/barryfirmin2018

Hand-thrown ceramics focused on form and texture. Inspired by the Japanese ideology of wabi-sabi, recognising beauty in imperfection. Decorative and functional pieces all made with love.

Iford & Swanborough Artists

St Nicholas Church, Iford, BN7 3EN irenemarot.com

Another diverse and exciting show in this atmospheric 11th century church. Includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Delicious cakes and teas available, plus free parking.

Maddy McClellan: Curious Collections of Wonder & Delight

Manor Cottage, The Street, Iford, BN7 3EP • maddymcclellan.com

Maddy McClellan’s ‘wilder’ new ink works on paper. Imagined landscapes, totemic creatures and wild gardens reflecting desire for harmony and symbiosis. Folk art inspired silver jewellery and music.

11:00

Maria Trybulska Wilch: Landscape & Seascape

Bransby House, The Street, Rodmell, BN7 3HE

This is my second Artwave. You are warmly welcome to come and view my paintings in acrylic. Influenced by the South Downs, local seascapes and abroad.

11:00

The Old Barn Collective

Old Barn, The Street, Rodmell, BN7 3HE andrewsouthon.wordpress.com/artwave-2023-the-old-barn-collective

The Old Barn in Rodmell hosts three Artwave first timers. Roger Ford: line drawings of buildings and landscapes. Andrew Southon: photographs from a dark forest. Julie Allsopp: textile/fabric creations. 11:00

Mike Pattison: Mechanised Sculptures

Old Police House, Newhaven Road, Rodmell, BN7 3HB instagram.com/pattison_mike

Mechanical moving sculptures by Mike Pattison. Gears, wheels, levers, chains and sprockets that move and rock in unison, creating calming and meditative sounds and visions.

Art, Flowers,

Textiles, Wicker & Wood

St. John the Evangelist, Village Green, Piddinghoe, BN9 9AP piddinghoechurch.org

Gill Autie, Karen Fielding, Helen Ott, Katrina Miller, Joanna Sancha and Isla Sitwell.

Andrea Shearing: A Journey through Time

Gibraltar Farmhouse, Wick Street, Firle, BN8 6NB • andreashearing.com

Andrea is having a solo exhibition of recent paintings, early life drawings, sculpture, children’s books and sketchbooks since her days at Eastbourne Art School and Edinburgh College of Art. Please call 07739 131961 for alternative appointments.

Bethany Murray

The Cabin Studio, 35 The Crescent, Firle, BN8 6NT bethanymurray.co.uk

Paintings and prints by Bethany Murray in her garden Cabin Studio, Firle. Please call 07957432276 for appointments. Instagram.com/bethanymurraystudio.

Changing Landscapes

Firle Village Hall, The Street, Firle, BN8 6NP instagram.com/jerrycdshearing

This exhibition, featuring the work of Jerry Shearing and Sarah Colbourne, is inspired by the striking beauty of their local environment, combined with other subjects lovingly captured in various media.

Nick Day: Wildlife Art

1 Railway Cottages, Ripe Lane, Nr. Firle, BN8 6NJ instagram.com/nickdayart

Nick Day is a world-renowned wildlife artist. Why not visit his studio on Ripe Level Crossing to see his amazing work? There will be tea, coffee and home-made cakes in his beautiful garden.

Donna Leighton: New Works

The Black Sheep, Darp Lane, Ripe, BN8 6BB donnaleighton.me

Fibonacci in nature, lines in the hills and the perspective powers of sheep. Large scale paintings and intimate studies by widely collected and award-winning artist.

Lucy Wirgman: Still Life Paintings in Oil

Westlynn, Poundfield Road, Chalvington, BN27 3TQ

Oil paintings: a collection of fruit, vegetables, glass, silver, bottles of booze. I try to convey a relaxing and indulgent atmosphere! All are painted with love and commitment. Selected for RA Summer Exhibition 2023.

Sarah Colbourne

The Tearoom, Middle Farm, West Firle, BN8 6LJ sarahcolbourne.com

Paintings by the Firle based artist Sarah Colbourne. The work is a response to the landscape surrounding Middle Farm and the South Downs.

Tess Zahn: Photographic Art

Middle Farm, West Firle, BN8 6LJ tesszahn.com

Tess uses alternative photographic processes and digital photography, responding to the cyclical rhythm of time within organic matter, biological rites of passage, and the connections between us and nature.

Sarah Walton

Keepers, Bo-peep Lane, Alciston, BN26 6UH • sarahwalton.co.uk

Visit my rural Sussex home, workshop and garden. I’ll be showing birdbaths and new, much smaller sculptural ceramics inspired by landscape. I’ll also be selling off art and pottery books along with equipment I no longer use.

The Last (Ever) Cow Show

The Old Dairy, Church Farm, The Street, Litlington, BN26 5RD instagram.com/thecowman

Not the final show, but a huge studio clear out from John Marshall. Previously exhibited work, unseen paintings and drawings. Never to be repeated. This might be your last chance to own an original Cowman cow.

Artwave at Seven Sisters

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, BN25 4AD sevensisters.org.uk

Housed in our historic Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Country Park will be showcasing a range of fantastic local arts and crafts. Enjoy the exhibiting artists while also taking in the iconic surroundings.

Sussex Stories: Faith Heath & Rachel S. Collins

Saltmarsh Farmhouse, Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, BN25 4AD agirlfromengland.com

Stories draw us into other worlds. Through our personal storytelling, styles of mixed media artwork and photography, ‘Sussex Stories’ celebrates the tiny moments of quiet beauty in our surroundings.

Mor Gallery: Karen Holbrook & Friends

No. 1 Halfway Cottage, Eastdean Road, Eastdean, BN20 0BB mor-gallery.co.uk

Mor Gallery, set in the South Downs National Park, is opening for the first time in 2023, with a mixed media exhibition with paintings, ceramics and jewellery by Karen Holbrook and friends.

Make Your Mark

Painters, poets, weavers, welders, gardeners, gilders, calligraphers, conservators… Whatever your craft, whatever your level, there is a short course for you at West Dean.

Learn from expert tutors in inspirational surroundings, or study in your own time with distance learning.

Make time for creativity at westdean.ac.uk

Seaford Trail Map

Proud sponsors of the Seaford Trail

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Compass Buses • compass-travel.co.uk

119: Seaford

Cuckmere Buses • cuckmerebuses.org.uk

120 & 126: Seaford

Free parking in car parks throughout Seaford on Sundays.

Please note that this is for reference and not to scale.

Visitor Information

Our District has so much to offer: we’re surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park, and close to miles of unspoilt coastline and beaches. Our towns and villages are full of history, culture and a spirit of independence. If you are a food and drink lover, a family, an outdoors adventurer or an arts lover, we know you’ll love our district as much as we do.

Go to visitlewes.co.uk for recommendations and what else to do whilst you are visiting Artwave, or visit our Tourist Information Centres in Seaford and Lewes. See artwavefestival.org/visit-lewes for full addresses and opening times.

Travel Information

Many Artwave venues are accessible by public transport, so you can leave the car at home! Plan your Artwave journey by: train at nationalrail.co.uk; bike at sustrans.org.uk; bus at cuckmerebuses.org.uk, buses.co.uk and compass-travel.co.uk.

Jo Sweeting, Sarah Burns, Jo Aylward & Studio Amos

Long Ground, 125 Bishopstone Village, Seaford, BN25 2UF

josweetingsculpture.com

/// straddled.mascot.miracles (parking) /// training.blackbird.regard (house)

Sculpture, woodcut prints, textiles, painting and basketry. Email josweeting3@hotmail.com to arrange a weekday appointment.

18 Hill Rise

18 Hill Rise, Seaford, BN25 2UA instagram.com/penelopeboylan

Drawings and prints by Penny, and Cecile’s unique home accessories, will be showing with Camperknits for the first time. Go through the garden for Joe’s woodcarving and to Neil at his repurposed stove.

Art at Bishopstone Station

Bishopstone Station, Station Road, Bishopstone, BN25 2RB friendsofbishopstonestation.org.uk

11 local artists and makers are sharing the recently restored Art Deco Old Parcel Room, exhibiting eclectic 2D and 3D works inspired by natural forms, local landscape, figures and animals.

Art in Progress at The Boathouse

The Boathouse, Buckle Point, Marine Parade, Seaford, BN25 2QR How will this work be resolved? From sketch to frame. Visit the Boathouse and engage in the art process. Including works by Ruth de Mallet Morgan, Tizzie and Tilda Coleman, and Diana Roden.

The BBc: Beside the Seaside

Marine House, Marine Parade, Seaford, BN25 2PY instagram.com/blooming_bloomsbury_collective

Art, craft and gifts. Prints, lampwork glass beads, glass art, eco-dyed and hand-spun yarns, photography, recycled inflatables, wool, textiles, cards, jewellery, bags. See Instagram for details of taster workshops.

Katharine McKay: Handmade Jewellery

2 Albany Road, Seaford, BN25 2QB phoenixelementsuk.etsy.com

Jewellery is an ancient art form and expression of self; both maker and wearer become creators. Katharine’s designs are inspired by the symbolism of semi precious stones and up-cycled elements.

Seaford Triptych

58 Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EN instagram.com/seafordtriptych

Photography, ceramics, drawing. Joanna Goodwin: ‘Noticing Detail’joannagoodwin.art. Izzie Dee: terrazo ceramics - @pigsandchips. Daniel Goodwin: ‘Time and Place’ - @danielgoodwinstudio.

The Lanes

No 6 Place Lane, Seaford, BN25 1LA instagram.com/bodimorse

Bodi Morse: collaged mixed media of sea and landscapes. Louise Gorst: Mindfully Creative, dance inspired drawings and prints. Natalie Walton: abstract multi media work, sculpture, weaving and photos.

Melissa Shatto

No. 7 Church Lane, Seaford, BN25 1HJ instagram.com/mkshatto

New work in a variety of media to include figure paintings and imaginative explorations of a traditional painter breaking free. Carefully curated collection of found objects, gifted items and images.

Pathways at The Crypt

The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HD themakersfair.com/events/event-pathways

Exploring the different meanings we attach to our journeys through life, ‘Pathways’ brings together the work of 16 artists in this beautiful flint gallery.

21 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HD instagram.com/southcoaststudioplus

This year I am working with two themes: one, the impact of a mentally disturbed father on the rest of his family; two, the ways in which Virginia Woolf coped with her own disturbed mental health.

Sussex Art Prints Gallery

Sussex Art Prints Gallery, 18b Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG sussexartprints.co.uk

Sussex art prints by Stefan Mucha and Amanda Lewis-Clements. Two East Sussex based graphic designer artists inspired by their local landscapes and natural environment.

Sussex Arts Collective

Gallery UNO, 14a High Street, Seaford, BN25 1PG • galleryuno.co.uk

Gallery Uno in Seaford is one venue you won’t want to miss seeing this September. Home of the Sussex Arts Collective, twice winners of Artwave best venue; a truly eclectic range of art and craft.

Onneke Studio

37 High Street, Seaford, BN25 1PL • onneke.com

Visit the studio and shop of illustrator Onneke Northcote-Green for colourful illustrated cards and prints, and the new calendar for 2024, inspired by nature and the local landscape.

Mike Stones Paintings

84 Sutton Road, Seaford, BN25 4QJ michaelstones.co.uk

This exhibition is a series of artworks generally based on the landscape of the South Downs. Oil paintings, limited edition giclée prints and cards.

Open Studios

14 Micklefield Way, Seaford, BN25 4EU h-ceramics.com/artwave2023

Following the warm welcome we received last year, we have decided to open our studios again. This year’s line up of artists is slightly different and covers ceramics, painting, jewellery and more.

Celebrate Cuckmere Haven

South Hill Barn, Seaford, BN25 4JQ • celebratecuckmerehaven.co.uk

Artworks from over 70 artists in a wide variety of mediums, inspired by the wide blue spaces of our coastal region, plus artist demos. A stunning and unique location overlooking the Seven Sisters. See website for evening events.

IndiVISIBLE: The Coastguard Cottages Exhibition

5 Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven, Seaford, BN25 4AR thepilgrimpotter.com • /// hillside.homeward.downhill

A diverse exhibition to celebrate how our differences make us stronger as a community. We use this iconic home to amplify voices not always heard. We cannot be divided and we will be seen.

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Hospitable Environment

Studio 9, Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH hospitable-environment.com

See how Hospitable Environment CIC bring people together using creativity and food to explore what it takes to build safe, connected and sustainable communities. Stay for dinner with a special Soup and Social.

Hillcrest Community Centre

Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH hillcrestcentre.co.uk

Discover Newhaven’s creative hub and everything that goes on here. Enjoy the Flea Market, visit artists in their studios, the amazing Wood Creatives workshop, and sign up to try linocut and pen and wash.

Hillcrest Linocut Printers

19 Saxon Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LG instagram.com/sallyprinting

I have been making linocut prints using easy to use soft lino, and run classes for beginners at the Hillcrest Centre. Come and see our creations and have a go!

The White Rose Workshop

Versaille, between Meeching Road & Norman Road, Newhaven, BN9 9RL instagram.com/thewhiteroseworkshop • /// redouble.eagles.owned

A gloriously eclectic mix of arts and crafts, housed in our timberframed garden workshop and house studio. Plus a live music programme every Saturday - see our Instagram listing for details.

Newhaven Art Space: House & Home

24 High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PD • newhavenprojects.co.uk

An exhibition of contemporary art, made and curated in Newhaven Art Space, by artists who are following an art programme assisting mental health. Exhibition opening event Friday 1 September 18.0020.00, all welcome.

Border: After Ravilious

Top Floor, Marine Workshops, Railway Quay, Newhaven, BN9 0ER edgelandmodern.org

In this vast industrial space (the former UTC building), Robert Littleford and Rachael Adams explore Newhaven geographies. For organised walks, talks and additional dates see website.

Robinson House Studio Furniture School

Eastside Business Park, Unit E1 and E2, Beach Road, Newhaven, BN9 0FB instagram.com/robinsonhousestudio

Opportunity to see this award-winning workshop / furniture school, with contemporary bespoke pieces on display from internationally acclaimed artist Marc Fish, and an exhibition of students’ work.

Suzanne Claire Taylor: New Paintings

6 Seaview Road, Newhaven, BN9 0NP suzanneclairetaylor.co.uk

Solo artist exhibiting original paintings, still-life, landscapes and portraits. Feel free to stop and relax in the garden and enjoy the beautiful sea views.

Emma Carlow: Wunderkammer

Newhaven Museum, Paradise Park, Avis Road, Newhaven, BN9 0DH instagram.com/emmacarlow

Visit a cabinet of curiosities, belonging to a fictional and much-loved teacher who taught in Newhaven, Violet Gladwish, that embellishes stories uncovered in the museum’s collection.

Chris Lewis, Jane MacRae Brown & Silvia MacRae Brown

South Heighton Pottery, Heighton Road, South Heighton, BN9 0HL chrislewisceramics.com

Chris Lewis: ceramics. Silvia MacRae Brown: sculpture in plaster. Jane MacRae Brown (1948 - 2003): paintings and drawings. Food and refreshments can be enjoyed in the beautiful garden.

The Old Forge Open House

The Old Forge, South Heighton, BN9 0JH theoldforgeopenhouse.com

20 artists and makers in the home and wild garden of sculptor Christian Funnell. New work and artists including Elaine Bolt, Becky Blair and more. Check our website for Annie Slack’s spoon carving workshop.

The Royal Pavilion features Chinese Art

9 Trafalgar Close, Peacehaven, BN10 8AX /// gems.whistling.thundered

In Kerry Brennan’s artwork, she explores Chinese culture past and present. Due to COVID 19, which created negativity towards China, she wanted to learn the more positive aspects of the Chinese culture.

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Animal: New Paintings by Philippa Cannan

The Studio, 10 Windover Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1DP sarahokane.co.uk

Philippa’s paintings are inspired by the natural movement, energy and freedom inherent in animals. Plus small-scale and garden sculpture by Keith A Pettit.

Cake at Kate’s

Sparrow House, 1a Windover Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1DP sparrowworks.co.uk

You are warmly invited to meet the artists: Kate Baker-Brown, Nicky and Nigel Ashford, Lisa Jansen and Deb Rae Smith, who will be showing their prints, textiles, sculpture and books. Tea and cake in the garden.

South Way Collective

41 South Way, Lewes, BN7 1LY Woodturning, paintings, aromatics, crafted up-cycled textiles, jewellery. Come browse and enjoy the garden. We are on a hill so quite a few steps.

Eva’s Poetic Imagery

41 Meridian Road, Lewes, BN7 2TL instagram/evas.poetic.imagery

Wall art and cards displayed in three showrooms in our beautiful animal garden. Come over for a relaxing afternoon and play with some materials with artist Eva Marschan-Hayes. Children are welcome.

Art at Christ Church

Christ Church, Prince Edwards Road, Lewes, BN7 1BL

This exhibition includes Brian and Ann Wignall, Diana Swann and visiting Ukrainian artist Alla Mosiyevyck.

Sarah Jane Moon

28 Leicester Road, Lewes, BN7 1SX • sarahjanemoon.com

A selection of work from celebrated contemporary painter Sarah Jane Moon, whose practice explores identity and gender. Also showcasing dynamic work by renowned stone sculptor Guy Stevens in the garden. Email info@sarahjanemoon.com for additional appointments.

Liv & Dom: Pottery & Paintings

31 Western Road, Lewes, BN7 1RL • livanddom.com

Artworks by twins Liv and Dom Cave-Sutherland. For their second year of Artwave they’ll be debuting a collection of late summer inspired hand-built tableware, alongside miniatures of all the pieces!

Graham Sendall

134a High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XS grahamsendall.co.uk

After a career in graphic design, I now create stylised-realist paintings reflecting the quirkier aspects of Sussex. A recent move to Lewes has provided added inspiration. Paintings/prints/cards.

Art & Ale

Lewes Con Club, 139 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XS lewesconclub.com

Paintings by figurative artist Lucinda Wait, and sculpture in the garden. Cool down after your wanderings with a drink in our spacious bar. The Paddock Studios are accessible from our garden.

Carolyn

Trant Studio: Artists’ Books & Prints

Lewes Con Club, 139 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XS carolyntrantparvenu.blogspot.com

Bonfire of Vanities cartoneras - ecological political activism Latin American style; plus usual studio clear-out with new bargains surfacing! Drypoints, woodcut prints, artists’ books. Bar open afternoons.

Paddock Art Studios

Paddock Lane, Lewes, BN7 1TW paddockartstudios.co.uk/artwave-2023

Chris Reed: super colouristic art. Rowena Williams: ceramics. Lewes

Mosaic Makers. Louise Gorst: Mindfully Creative. Peter Messer: painter.

work.

Jenny Turtill Jewellery & Guests

27 Paddock Road Lewes, BN7 1UU jenny-turtill.com

Jenny Turtill will be showing original cuttlefish-cast jewellery in silver, bronze and unusual semi-precious stones. Marilyn Willis has a range of hand-embroidered gifts and fabric collage.

Marc Gooderham: Urban Landscape Paintings

3 Paddock Terrace, Lewes, BN7 1YX • marcgooderham.co.uk

Urban landscape paintings of Lewes, Brighton and London. Original works, drawings and limited edition prints for sale. A member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art. Happy to arrange revisits out of opening times if wanted. Visit website for contact details.

The Abinger Collective

6 Abinger Place, Lewes, BN7 2QA instagram.com/morganhels

Hels Morgan: ceramics. Sasha Howard: print, collage, textiles - ‘For the Love of Indigo’. Suzanne Morgan: landscape and floral abstract artist.

+ Bean + Art

8 Mount Pleasant, Lewes, BN7 2DH • bunandbean.com

Art inspired by the sea, nature and geometric forms. Landscape photography: @finncurry. Painting: @nataliefoster.art. Printmaking: @ gracedunford and @vickygcayon. Coffee, cake, veggie burgers, craft beer.

Fiona Robinson & Martha Theis Prints

37 St John Street, Lewes, BN7 2QD fionarobinson.co.uk

Printmakers Fiona Robinson and Martha Theis are exhibiting their etchings, monoprints, linocuts and printed ephemera.

Original Paintings & Design at Sun Studios

Sun Studios, 2 Mount Place, Lewes, BN7 1YH rueasher.co.uk

Original paintings, ceramics and ethical women’s fashion. Rue Asher: new original paintings and drawings. Jo Headland: ‘Sunday at the Villa’; re-loved textiles. Mary Fellows: makes pots and other stuff.

Depth Of Field: Exploring Sussex in Photographs

The Lewes Arms, 1 Mount Place, Lewes, BN7 1YH instagram.com/harwoodjonathan

From beach to beacon. Two photographers, two cameras and two subtly different views of the Sussex Downs, towns and shore. Images by Rudi Gnoyke and Jon Harwood on show upstairs at a Lewes landmark.

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STORIES SEEN THROUGH A GLASS PLATE: IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

7 SEPTEMBER–1 OCTOBER

An exhibition of 80 light boxes in windows around Lewes

Another chance to see this highly acclaimed exhibition of images from the Edward Reeves Archive. Exhibition maps are available at Edward Reeves Photography (159 High Street), the Tourist Information Centre and many participating venues.

Additionally, a new exhibition at the Edward Reeves Studio will show Portraits spanning over 160 years, and fascinating photomontages by Isaac Reeves. Take the opportunity to visit the Victorian daylight studio and glimpse the famous archive room.

Open 8th –10th & 15th –17th September 11.00am to 4.00pm

Established in 1855, Edward Reeves Photography is believed to be the world’s oldest continuously operating photographic studio. From glass plates to digital files, its archive of nearly a million images and corresponding paperwork is a unique record of daily life in and around Lewes, and of the history of commercial photographic practice.

Mohamed Hamid: Star Brewery Potters

Star Pottery, Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 1YJ • hamid-pottery.co.uk

The Star Pottery is a thriving and well-established community pottery in the heart of Lewes. Mohamed Hamid, potter of 43 years, will be exhibiting his work with four other local potters.

Liz Temperley: Artist & Illustrator

Blank Inside, Studio 10, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, BN7 1YJ blankinsidedesign.co.uk

Liz’s work is inspired by the love and lore of the South Downs. A colourful response to the surrounding landscape. Expect beautifully illustrated animals too. Works on paper, original paintings and illustration.

Star

Brewery Gallery:

The Art of Biodiversity

Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, BN7 1YJ • starbrewerygallery.com

The Art of Biodiversity exhibition displays the beauty of nature in a variety of art forms to underline the urgent need to protect our natural environment in an age of climate change.

WIA Gallery: Reduce Speed Now

WIA Gallery, 3 Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2DG • wearewia.com

An exhibition of Nessie Ramm’s ‘Road Verge’ series, a rewilding of road signs presented alongside ‘Roadkill Cans’, a series of flattened drinks cans found in the road in Lewes and East Sussex.

Brandon Seedhouse

Sip Cafe, 4 Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2DQ • brandonseedhouse.co.uk

Brandon Seedhouse has had work shown in London, New York and Japan. On display is a curation of work influenced by natural forms, Japanese aesthetics and Sussex craft heritage.

Art Upstairs at Sip Cafe

Netwerks, 4 Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2DG instagram.com/dawn_darcy.b_art

Oil, graphite, wood and wool. Original paintings, drawings, prints, beautifully turned wood and Barcombe Romneys artisan wool. Bob Nye, Bronwen Smith, Dawn D’Arcy-B, Lorna Llewellyn and Susanna Steer.

Kindred Elements: From Soil to Sea

18 Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2DG instagram.com/rosiewooldridgephotography

Three Sussex artists explore the human journey in relationship to landscape, nature and conservation with photography, alternative photography, prints, text and installation.

The Needlemakers: Collection of Artists

West Street, Lewes, BN7 2NZ • faithrowanleeves.com

The Needlemakers, a hub of independent shops, studios and Squisito café. Throughout the building local artists will be exhibiting photography, fine art, jewellery, bespoke dressmakers and ceramics. Squisito opens late from Thursday to Saturday 18:00 - 11:00.

Chalk Gallery Lewes

4 North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PA • chalkgallerylewes.co.uk

An eclectic mix of emerging and well-established artists, Chalk always pulls out the stops with exciting and varied paintings, ceramics, glass and original prints. Enjoy our work, plus find out how you could see your work in the gallery.

I Am SOS

Kind Supplies, The Gallery, 32 North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PH iamsos.com

SOS celebrates a decade as a female street artist with immersive paintings, workshops, talks and live art. Her unique style is a blend of Basquiat and Beatrix Potter. Visit her website for event schedule.

Tom Lewis: Paintings & Prints

Unit G1-5, The Waterside Centre, North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PE tomlewis.co.uk

Tom Lewis will be showing a number of new original paintings and a selection of limited edition prints from his extensive back catalogue.

Sold! At 37. Woodwork, Arts & Crafts

37 Queen’s Road, Lewes, BN7 2JG hawkswellwood.com

Debut year at Artwave for Sold! At 37. A new collective featuring five local artists and makers displaying woodwork, paintings, prints, jewellery and ceramics. Visitors are welcome to our house and garden.

Malling Mill

Malling Mill, Mill Road, Lewes, BN7 2RT instagram.com/mallingmillartwave

Come and visit our repurposed post mill on the edge of the South Downs. Artists exhibiting include Cellan Cox, Olivia Bullock, Belinda

Will Nash, Lisa Jones and Ellie Parry.

Gallery Fifty 50

GO-Fitness, 5 Atelier Court, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2FX galleryfifty50.com

Prints by Paul Christien: pen and ink. Graham King: photographer. Graham Saxby: photographer. Also available for sale in a range of sizes and mat-mounted ready to frame. Opening times may be longer.

Joe Webb

Tigermoth Roastery, Davey’s Lane, Lewes, BN7 2BF • joewebbart.com

Joe Webb is well-known for his hand-made collages that convey profound messages. With an eye for re-imagining vintage imagery, he employs subtle edits to craft thought-provoking silkscreen artworks.

SID

4 North Court, Lewes, BN7 2AR sidyates.com

Sid Yates’ exhibition will showcase portraits of pop icons from the Mona Lisa to Oasis in a minimalist style. There will also be a series of political cartoons from 2016 to the present.

Keizer Frames Gallery

15 Malling Street, Pastorale Antiques Warehouse, Lewes, BN7 2RA instagram.com/keizerframeslimited

A group exhibition featuring landscape paintings by Volker Pajatsch; pastel drawings by Janine Shute; abstract mixed media paintings by Michaela Murphy; plus printmakers Karen Potter and Rachel Clark.

Exposed: Photography & Ceramics

Ochre, 5 Malling Street, Lewes, BN7 2RA instagram.com/davidshaw.bw.photo

Photography by David Shaw. Sculptural ceramics by Diane Jones. Both alumni of the RCA. ‘Exposed’ is a coalescence of work that unmasks hidden strengths and vulnerabilities, externally and internally.

Emma Carlow: 365 Days of Whistling

Meiklejohn Gallery , 1 Malling Street, Lewes, BN7 2RA

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An exhibition of award-winning artist Emma Carlow’s folk art inspired ceramics. A creative challenge to make 365 ceramic whistles in a year has resulted in an inspiring collection that shouldn’t be missed.

South Street Garden Studio

68 South Street, Lewes, BN7 2BS • phoebejewellery.co.uk

Welcome to this woodland themed open house and workshop where you’ll find jewellery, art, sculpture, ceramics and smaller gift items, as well as homemade vegan cakes and tea, plus ring workshops (see website for details).

The Sussex Watercolour Society

The Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG sussexwatercoloursociety.com

One weekend... 22 artists! New work from our members with paintings, prints and cards, from figurative to abstract, traditional to modern. Our 46th annual exhibition opens Friday 1st, 14:00 - 20:00.

Darren Bedser: Wood Sculpture

The Signal Box, Railway Land, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG

Collection of curiosities carved from wood. Exploring textures and natural forms. Set in the depths of Railway Land nature reserve.

John Worth

Fitzroy House, 10 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AD

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In historic Fitzroy House in central Lewes, John Worth’s mixed media artwork will combine musical influences with landscape inspired by downland and the Cornish countryside.

Wunderkammer

Continuum Studio, Fullers Passage, 19 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LN continuumstudio.uk

Jacob (jacobcrivello.com), Martha and Marco Crivello offer a contemporary exploration of the Renaissance Wunderkammer, also known as Rooms of Wonder, through sculptures, dioramas, painting and installation.

Fabric Matters

Attic Studio, 19 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LN instagram.com/bonniesouthwood

Fabric Matters is Bonnie Southwood and Sonia Crivello. Bonnie creates one-off pieces, re-fashions and repairs clothing to commission. Sonia exhibits embroidered handkerchiefs “stitching older voices.”

A Celebration of Making

207, 207 High

Directory will be running ‘A Celebration of Making’ during the festival - a changing programme of taster sessions, talks and

The

Well-Being Tree & Friends: Connecting with Land & Sea

Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LX

New Beginnings

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2 September – 28 October

FITZROY HOUSE - 10 High St, Lewes

Containing Wonder, Wonderwall of Collections, Installations, performances and more….

30 September - 28 October - 12-4pm on 30/1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22 and 28. Visit windowsofwonder.co.uk for more information.

Amber Elise: Colour Flex

The Old Bank, 190 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2JP • amberelise.com

Amber Elise brings a kaleidoscopic blast of colour to the windows of The Old Bank, an exciting new venue in the heart of Lewes. Using an abstract language of shape and pattern, she translates her life experiences into striking formations.

Rosie Good

Covet, 40 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2DD rosiegood.co.uk

Exhibition of recent paintings, drawings and prints based on the Sussex Landscape. Rosie specialises in recording structures that have been abandoned or damaged by time.

Ana Zoob

Jigsaw, 60 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG • anazoob.com

Ana combines abstract oil paintings with surreal etchings to create intricate pieces that celebrate and explore urban, coastal and imagined landscapes. Exhibition supported by the Jigsaw Foundation.

Watercourt, 65 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG adelegibson.co.uk

Award-wining artist Adele Gibson will be showing ‘Visions of Elsewhere’ at the Blue Room Gallery. This unique, beautiful work references the climate crisis and sublime wilderness of the High Arctic.

The Makers Gallery of Lewes

71 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG instagram.com/71lewes

Abby Mosseri: jewellery. Torz Dallison: photography. Lucy Williams: woven form. Dan Johnson: scrap metal sculpture. Joe Beecham: jewellery.

Adele Gibson & Pippa Burley at Castle Lodge

Castle Lodge, Castle Gate, Lewes, BN7 1YS adelegibson.co.uk

At stunning Castle Lodge, in aid of Homelink, Adele Gibson is showing her beautiful impressionistic paintings together with Pippa Burley’s graceful sculpture. One weekend only, don’t miss.

In their Footsteps

Edward Reeves, 159 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XU edwardreeves.com

From the 1850’s to now: an engaging collection of modern and historic portraits by Tom Reeves and his ancestors. Fascinating photomontages by Isaac Reeves. Also images from the Edward Reeves archive.

A Way from the Coast: Four Views

Edwards & Todd, 154 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XU instagram.com/edwardsandtodd

This year our artists all live and work close to the sea; that proximity is reflected in their art. Raku jewellery from Cornwall, linocuts from North Wales, and ceramics from two East Sussex potters.

Peter Chasseaud Artworks & Sussex Lustreware

Tom Paine Press & Gallery, 151 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XU tompainepress.co.uk

Landscapes, figurative paintings, letterpress prints and artists’ books by Peter Chasseaud, and ceramics by Sussex Lustreware.

Art at Westgate

Westgate Chapel, 92a High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XH westgatechapel.weebly.com

Westgate Chapel Cafe will show work by artists Annabel Laister and Felicity Cassin. Good coffee and cream teas served in a pretty sun filled courtyard. Expect to feel uplifted. May also open on Sundays.

WeedyForm Ceramics

15 St Swithuns Terrace, Lewes, BN7 1UJ • Access via Paines Twitten weedyform.com

Handcrafted contemporary designs by Joann Weedon. The pieces are functional, sculptural and intended for everyday.

Treasured

Sussex Guild Shop, North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1TP • thesussexguild.co.uk

Beautiful jewellery, ceramics, textiles, metalwork and leatherwork created by our talented craftspeople responding to the theme ‘Treasured’. Special pieces for yourself and loved ones to treasure.

V&E ArtWall Designs

Antioch House West, Rotten Row, Lewes, BN7 1TN instagram.com/victoria.cerdeno

V&E ArtWall produce bespoke wallpaper, art and fabrics which are one-off original designs. The art work is produced locally and by hand with traditional silk screen printing methods.

Charleston in Lewes: Jonathan Baldock

Charleston in Lewes, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1AB charleston.org.uk

In this exhibition, leading contemporary artist Jonathan Baldock brings large-scale sculptural pieces to Charlston’s newly opened space in Lewes, for a colourful and rich immersive experience.

St. Andrews Place Art School

1 St. Andrews Place, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1UP instagram.com/nicmaxgum

Nicola Maxwell: figures in oils. Julian Treyer-Evans: paintings in ink and watercolour. Vicky Mappin (vickymappin.com): botanical paintings. Debs Treyer-Evans: bespoke jewellery.

Julie Kuyath

30-31 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DB juliekuyath.co.uk

Artist and designer, Julie Kuyath will be showcasing her elaborate and decorative collage assemblages along with her opulent interior design lines of wallpaper, fabrics and interior design accessories.

Danoush Lachman

Riverside Flowers, 2 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DA instagram.com/danoush_l

Danoush Lachman is a fibre artist working with traditional craft methods to create contemporary nature themes. Some of the work can be seen from outside the shop at all times.

Beth Chaplin: New Willow Jewellery

Caccia & Tails, 15 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DA • rose-honey.co.uk

View and shop jeweller Beth Chaplin’s full willow collection, hand-cast in eco-silver, at Caccia & Tails, where you can also attend one of Beth’s popular jewellery carving workshops, with cocktails.

Art in the Twitten

5 Walwers Lane, Lewes, BN7 2JX instagram.com/sally_galloway_art

A new venue hidden in a Lewes twitten. Our colourful work, inspired by where we live, includes abstract landscapes, mixed media collage and mirrors, photographs, and an array of textiles.

Lewes Creatives Artwave Show

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LE lewescreatives.co.uk

Celebrating a wealth of local talent, for one weekend only. Meet Lewes Creatives, plus guests; includes ceramics, jewellery, printmaking, textiles, photography and more. Seven Sisters Spices’ cafe too!

The Unity Centre: Walking Through Walls

35 Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LG • being-in-unity.com/artwave23

Art transcending boundaries and obstacles. Featuring female Iranian artist Anita Zarei and other artist collaborations. In a beautiful former Turkish baths – challenged to exhibit without using the walls.

Beadwork: Wearable Woven Wonders

22 Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LF instagram.com/ms_kitka

Back by popular demand, Ms Kitka’s wonderful woven beadwork. Wearable art, handmade in lovely Lewes. Beaded tapestry bracelets, collars, pendants, earrings and beads to bedazzle.

Sarah King & Tory Gordon-Harris

Rear 3 Lansdowne Place, Lewes, BN7 2JT sarah-king.co.uk

Sarah King opens her studio showing her award-winning sculptural mixed media jewellery, and is joined by Tory Gordon-Harris exhibiting her new pressed leaf mandalas.

Black & White: Depot Open Call Exhibition

Depot, Pinwell Road, Lewes, BN7 2JS lewesdepot.org/artwave

Depot’s annual show will explore the world in ‘Black & White.’ Artworks from artists of all ages and experience exploring a monochrome palette.

Sara Grisewood: Entangled Lines

Lewes Railway Station, Station Road, Lewes, BN7 2UP instagram.com/saragrisewood1

Sara Grisewood displays a colourful banner depicting wildflowers growing in profusion by railway lines, made with recycled and reused fabric and cardboard. Enquire at the ticket office for access to platform 2.

Made In Lewes: East Sussex College

1 Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH • escg.ac.uk

Showcasing a broad range of stunning work from A level fine art, graphic design, fashion and textiles, and photography students, as well as art and design and creative media extended diploma students, who recently completed their studies at East Sussex College, Lewes.

Chapter House Art Group

9 Tanners Brook, Lewes, BN7 1RU

The Chapter House Art Group welcomes you to a varied display. Original paintings and prints, craftwork, and a wonderful selection of hand-painted and printed greetings cards.

12 Mount Street

12 Mount Street, Lewes, BN7 1HL hannahcope.co.uk

Decorative and useful ceramics for the home and garden. Hand-felted sculptures of British wildlife. Lighting and original illustrations.

In the Folly

22 Garden House, Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1HT instagram.com/in.the.folly

Through the iron gate to the folly of the walled garden for Sarah Walton: sculptures. Vivien Halas: prints. Lisa Hamilton and Kathie Murphy: jewellery. Emma Johnson: ceramics and Chalk Woven textiles.

Sarah Blackaller

28 Cranedown, Lewes, BN7 3NA instagram.com/sarah_blackaller

A new body of work inspired by coastal warehouses in East Sussex and West Cornwall.

20th – 24th September 2023

Walk the Chalk is a celebration of the newly-renamed King Charles III England Coast Path which, when complete, will be the longest coastal trail in the UK.

In late September 2023, this five-day event centred on South Hill Barn, Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters, will discover local heritage, chalk, fossils, flora, fauna, history and folklore through art and creativity. But most of all, Walk the Chalk will celebrate the joys of being in nature and our iconic coastal landscape.

To find out more visit walkthechalk.org