Art History Course | Homage at Pallant House Gallery
2025-10-22 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join our curators and special guest Colin Wiggins, artist and former Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery, for a new series of thought-provoking art history lectures; In the Company of Artists.
In this session, Homage: Tracing Artistic Lineage, Pallant House Gallery curator Miriam O’Connor Perks will explore the theme of homage in portraiture, focusing on how artists featured in the exhibition pay tribute to those who came before them—through style, subject, and subtle visual reference.
Colin Wiggins, artist and former Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery, will reflect on how contemporary artists respond to historic collections, drawing on his long-standing work with artists-in-residence at the National Gallery to reveal how the past continues to inspire and shape new artistic voices.
Artists have always looked to the past for ideas and inspiration. Colin will look at some of the exciting responses to the National Gallery’s collection by artists such as Paula Rego and Michael Landy, or Peter Blake and Bridget Riley. As Frank Auerbach once put it: ‘This is the family from which we spring.’
The session will feature two engaging lectures with opportunities for questions and stimulating discussion, plus a coffee break (refreshments provided) in between. Please bring anything you would like to make notes with and let us know when booking of any special dietary or access requirements.
£45 per session or book all three for the discounted price of £125
Add all three sessions to your basket to receive the discounted price when you check out.
Other sessions in this course are:
Wednesday 24 September – 10.30am – 1pm Circles of Influence: Artists Among Artists
Wednesday 8 October 10.30am – 1pm Face to Face: Collaboration in Portraiture

Chichester950 | Light Show
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-31 | Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1PX
Ending a momentous year of festivities under the banner of Chichester950, marking the Cathedral’s 950th anniversary, visitors are invited to experience an immersive light and sound installation by the internationally acclaimed artistic collaboration Luxmuralis.

The experience will illuminate the Cathedral’s iconic architecture from 24th – 31st October 2025 and will feature 30,000 images from our archive, weaving together centuries of history into a stunning display that honours the Cathedral’s rich heritage while celebrating its vibrant role in the present day.
This ticketed event promises to be a highlight of the anniversary year, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Ticket information and further details will be announced in early 2025.

Sip & Paint Evening at The Harbour Hotel
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Harbour Hotel, 57 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NH, United Kingdom
Join Master Class Parties at Harbour Hotel Chichester on Friday 24th October from 6pm and unleash your inner artist.

You’re invited to come for the artistic outlet and stay for the relaxed, social atmosphere at our delightful Sip & Paint evening in the charming Harbour Hotel Chichester.
You’ll get your creative juices flowing as you sip on prosecco and learn to paint a beautiful harbour scene. Don’t worry – no prior painting experience is necessary – this is all about having fun, relaxing and discovering your artistic flair!
Tickets cost £37 and can be booked here.

A Creative Space at The Ghost at the Feast
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 and 7 more dates | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
A Creative Community Group Get-Together for Arts & Crafts.
A free to attend community group get-together for those who like arts and crafts. Bring your own project, start something new using our resources, or simply connect with others for inspiration for your next creative piece!
Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month starting October 2025 at The Ghost at the Feast.
Free to attend but please do support the host, The Ghost at the Feast.
Book your space here.

Baffins Pop-Up Art Exhibition
2025-11-27 10:00 - 2025-11-29 17:00 | Unit 7 Baffins Court, Baffins Lane, Chichester, PO19 1UA
A three-day pop-up art exhibition will be taking place in Baffins Court from at the end of November. The artists are Jill Boggiss, Morna Hinton, Terry Merritt and Deborah Rainsford who are all based in the Chichester area. The show includes paintings, mixed media and stone sculpture. Expect to see vibrant colours, varied materials and inventive subject matter.
Open 27 to 29 November, 10am – 5pm with an evening opening on Friday 28 November 5 – 7 pm at Unit 7 Baffins Court, Baffins Lane, Chichester PO19 1UA.

The Chi Arts Salon – A Pop-Up Art Exhibition
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 | 11 Crane Street, 11 Crane Street, Chichester
Discover a vibrant mix of art at The Chi Arts Salon — a pop-up show bringing together six established local artists this December.
Join us this December for a vibrant pop-up exhibition showcasing work by six established local artists: Ben Cavanagh, Chloe Dowsett, CurlyMark, Louise Duggan, Samuel McGann and Wocco.
Housed in an empty retail space we’ve activated for this pop-up, The Chi Arts Salon brings together a diverse mix of illustration, painting, mixed media and street-art–inspired work. This four-day exhibition celebrates creativity in Chichester and gives the public a chance to discover, connect with, and support local artistic talent.
Your free ticket secures entry to the Private View on 5th December, 5.30–8.30pm, where you’ll have the first chance to see the collection, meet the artists, and enjoy an inspiring evening with the creative community.
This exhibition is supported by Chichester Creative Art Network (CAN) and Chichester City Council, as part of an ongoing mission to create more space and visibility for local creatives.
We can’t wait to welcome you.

Highlights of the Collection Tour at Pallant House Gallery
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house.

Explore Pallant House Gallery with one of our guides and let them share their knowledge and passion for the artists and works in our collection. They will take you on a journey through Modern British art from 1900 to the present day and give you the opportunity to experience highlights of the collection on display, such as Barbara Hepworth’s Figure (Walnut) (1964) and Michael Andrews’s Thames Painting: The Estuary (1994–5).
Tours will last approximately 40 minutes and there is a limit of 15 participants.
The tour will not cover the temporary exhibitions.
Free with admission.
Every Saturday.

Focus Group Offshoot at Oxmarket Contemporary
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-24 | Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester
Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back 3 members of The Focus Group for an exhibition in our Wilson Gallery. Iain McGowan, Nigel Chapman and Bill McKnight are all members of the Focus Group who have exhibited at Oxmarket on several occasions.
Their work is often different, Iain likes to make collages of images, Nigel is well known for photographing plants and flowers while Bill concentrates on landscapes. They bring together their collective styles for a 2 week exhibition of recent work.

Borderlands Artists at Oxmarket Contemporary
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-24 | Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester
Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back The Borderlands Artists who are a long-established group of professional contemporary artists who live on the borders of Surrey, Hampshire, and Sussex. The members include painters, printers, sculptors, ceramists, and photographers. They exhibit individually and collectively throughout the south of England. In addition, they meet regularly to draw, critique, and support each other.
Most of the members of Borderlands have a degree in fine art and have worked in a variety of occupations from graphic design to teaching students in secondary school, and tutoring life drawing, watercolour and other media to adults. Some have exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and have work exhibited in the USA, Europe and even Africa!
The exhibition will showcase each artist’s work and is an eclectic mixture of large and small works from large vibrant abstracts to smaller floral watercolours, large theatrical and miniature still life oil paintings, small oil and watercolour landscapes, contemplative acrylics, collage and print, textile wall hangings, and even featuring the birds of Chichester Harbour. Such is the range of artworks that there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Artists in Conversation with Kate Viner & Private View of 'Floral Edit' at Fernleigh
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Fernleigh, 40 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Acclaimed sculptor Kate Viner in conversation with artist, Lucy Dixon, Tori Pounds and Zoe Hoare 22nd May 5 – 6pm, tickets £10 includes a glass of wine.
Followed by our Private view for ‘Floral Edit’ 6 – 8.30pm

Stephen Bushnell - The Alphabet Collections at Oxmarket Contemporary
2026-05-26 10:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00 | Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester
Oxmarket are delighted to welcome Stephen Bushnell to Oxmarket for a 2 week exhibition. Stephen was born & grew up in London and worked for Local Government until moving to West Sussex in 1997.
Stephen has always owned a camera and was excited to make the move from 35mm film to his first digital camera in 2004.
Having completed my photography course in 2016 Stephen decided to work towards making photography a key part of his life. In 2019 he started work on his first major photography project, which as a priority in his life, shaped what has now become his Alphabet Collections.
The work he has produced on this, his inaugural project, was intended to explore as many different ideas and genre as possible and by using the alphabet, he has been able to focus on 26 different themes.
The main focus of his work is around trying to be creative in what he sees and captures with his camera, although that is only part of the process. Having a creative idea upfront will sometimes drive the places and subjects that he chooses to go to and photograph but there are also times when the creative idea comes after a photo shoot, when Stephen is looking at the images he has captured.
A key driver for Stephen has been to try and produce a collection of works that offers something a little bit different.
The majority of his work is printed using a range of different types of Giclee archival grade, acid free paper at 230gsm or 320gsm. A small number of Gloss prints are offered printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper and all prints measure 15 X 10 inches with a surrounding white mount. In some cases canvas prints are available printed on a premium quality 420g polycotton canvas, coated with a UV protection varnish.
At the very least, Stephen hopes visitors to his exhibition will leave knowing that they have seen something a bit different, not just a collection of printed photographs but also a number of creative ideas or a group of photographs that seen together, tell a story. He hopes it might influence some visitors to pause and think more about pictures they may take in the future or perhaps research some of the subject areas, places or charities that he has presented to them through his work.
Finally, Stephen would encourage visitors to look for pictures (single or collectively) that might provoke memories or their imagination, to perhaps think beyond the image they see. He has taken many photographs as part of this project without fully understanding the true history or background behind them, only to be uplifted when through research, he has fully appreciated the true meaning of a place, subject or sculpture afterwards.
