Join Gallery Director Simon Martin for an introduction to our current exhibition William Nicholson, the first major show of works by the celebrated artist in more than 20 years. Discover the breadth of Nicholson’s artistic vision – from world-renowned still lifes, insightful portraits and evocative landscapes to his bold poster designs and playful book illustrations. Simon Martin will […]
Join art historian Katy Hessel for a series of lectures dedicated to Biblical and mythological female subjects commonly depicted in western art history, from witches to the Virgin Mary, Medusa, Eve to Aphrodite. Borrowing from the 1972 book and television series, Ways of Seeing, and its author John Berger’s idea “to start a process of […]
Join art historian Katy Hessel for a series of lectures dedicated to Biblical and mythological female subjects commonly depicted in western art history, from witches to the Virgin Mary, Medusa, Eve to Aphrodite. Borrowing from the 1972 book and television series, Ways of Seeing, and its author John Berger’s idea “to start a process of […]
Join writer and podcaster Grace Timothy on Wednesday 4 March at 7.00pm at Chichester Library as part of Wellbeing Month. Much like the 3-4% of the British population with ADHD, Grace Timothy always felt on the outskirts of ‘normal’. After a lifetime of mental and physical symptoms that didn’t quite add up, she was finally diagnosed in 2021. […]
Join art historian Katy Hessel for a series of lectures dedicated to Biblical and mythological female subjects commonly depicted in western art history, from witches to the Virgin Mary, Medusa, Eve to Aphrodite. Borrowing from the 1972 book and television series, Ways of Seeing, and its author John Berger’s idea “to start a process of […]
Join us for a seasonal supper club, featuring a four-course menu inspired by the bounty of West Dean Estate. We’re delighted to welcome Tristan Gooley – natural navigator and bestselling author of The Hidden Seasons for an intimate Q&A exploring how to read the early signals of spring. From changes in light and weather to subtle […]
Back by popular demand as part of the National Year of Reading! Spend an evening with Kevin McCloud as he shares the stories behind the projects, people and passions that have defined his career. From Grand Designs to new podcasts, historic buildings and even classic cars, expect a mix of humour, curiosity and surprising tales […]
Join us at Fernleigh for an insightful and empowering talk with women’s health specialist Dr Katie Armstrong. This event explores the science of ageing and disease prevention, offering a fresh perspective on how lifestyle, environment, and stress levels shape our long-term health and wellbeing. Dr Katie Armstrong is the founder of Clinic51, a women’s health […]
Join Gallery Director Simon Martin for an introduction to our current exhibition British Landscapes: A Sense of Place, a landmark exhibition exploring how artists from the 18th to the 20th century have responded to the landscapes of the British Isles. Bringing together works by more than 60 artists, the exhibition reveals landscape not simply as scenery, but as a […]
Join artist Haroun Hayward and curator Miriam O’Connor Perks as they discuss Hayward’s practice and his new body of work which forms the exhibition Path through Trees (30 May – 1 November). In this exhibition, Hayward has created a series of paintings responding to his joint residency with the Gallery and West Dean College, inspired by artists […]
In 1920, in the aftermath of the Great War, women have finally been given the right to vote and Oxford University fully opens its doors to female students. Four young women, all from very different backgrounds, but united in their search for education, emancipation and equality, find themselves thrust into a life-affirming friendship. Under the […]
Back by popular demand! What do we miss when we take art too seriously? Some brilliant stories! Join art historian and comedian Verity Babbs as she guides us through art history’s funniest bits: artists flirting, feuding, and flinging insults with flair. Sharing stories from her book ‘The History of Art in One Sentence’ (Bloomsbury, 2025) – Verity […]