Did you know Shippam’s once had its own shops selling pastes and sausages? Pop into The Novium Museum to design and decorate your very own Shippam’s-inspired shopping bag to take home. 10.30am – 2pm | Free | Drop In
What would you put in your perfect sandwich? Shippam’s was once known as the “Ace of Pastes” – now it’s your turn to create a colourful hanging mobile filled with your dream ingredients! 10.30am – 2pm | Free | Drop In
Take inspiration from Shippam’s famous bold and quirky adverts to create your own vintage-style poster. From flying paste pots to talking sardines, we’ll help you get creative with our archive materials. 10.30am – 2pm | Free | Drop In
Do you remember the sights, sounds and smells of Shippam’s? Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can visit the exhibition, handle original Shippam’s objects, and share your stories of Chichester’s famous factory. Whether you worked there, had a family connection or just loved the taste of the pastes, we’d love to hear […]
Visit our exhibitions for FREE Find out more about our incredible collection of art with our Highlights of the Collection tours Let our Curatorial team unveil the fascinating stories behind some of our artworks in our Library Show and Tell Join our Artist Educators for a range of fun, drop-in creative activities suitable for all […]
Celebrate the story of one of Chichester’s most iconic businesses at our Shippam’s Family Day - a fun, hands-on event suitable for all ages. Children can enjoy themed craft activities inspired by the Shippam’s brand, while grown-ups can explore fascinating stories and share memories of a local company that left a lasting impression on generations. […]
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Wedding Fair on Sunday 5th October! Join us for an inspiring day filled with love, creativity, and expert advice. The house will be buzzing with a selection of amazing wedding suppliers, all ready to help you plan your perfect day. Whether you’re newly engaged or putting the final touches […]
This is the first major exhibition of the celebrated artist William Nicholson (1872 – 1949) in more than 20 years. Spanning Nicholson’s entire career, this landmark show reveals the breadth of his artistic vision – from world-renowned still lifes, insightful portraits and evocative landscapes to his poster designs and playful book illustrations. Highlights include the […]
Explore the beauty, strength, and unseen labour of childcare in the powerful exhibition, Caroline Walker: Mothering. Celebrated for her luminous brushwork and moving depictions of women’s lives, Walker transforms everyday acts of care into striking scenes. From maternity wards to nurseries, her paintings reveal the tenderness, intensity and resilience of motherhood and the often-unacknowledged work that […]
Oxmarket Contemporary are delighted that The Southern Ceramic Group will be with us across both galleries in November. 50 Years Fired Up - the 50th Anniversary of the Southern Ceramic Group The Southern Ceramic Group was started in 1975 by a small group of enthusiastic potters. Their aim was to enable potters and sculptors normally […]
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 […]
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 […]