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SUMMARY:Say It With Flowers at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back Sheryl Pape for a second year with her Open Call Exhibition – Say It With Flowers. This year’s theme is Nature’s Embrace in conjunction with Chichester Cathedral. Sheryl will be showcasing 10 selected art works at the Festival of Flowers Private View.  To book the Festival of Flowers private view click here. \nThis vibrant floral art exhibition spans both our galleries\, bringing together a diverse collection of artists and makers. Say It With Flowers – Nature’s Embrace explores the enduring symbolism\, beauty\, and emotional language of flowers across a range of artistic disciplines. From botanical accuracy to expressive interpretation\, the works celebrate nature’s ability to communicate memory\, hope\, love\, and renewal. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the powerful relationship between art\, nature\, and human experience. \nThe event is curated by Sheryl Elaine Pape SBAF\, an internationally award-winning artist. She regularly exhibits at the Mall Galleries in London and has been Artist in Residence for prestigious horticultural societies including the British Iris Society\, as well as shows at Wisley\, Bridgewater\, and notable exhibitions at West Dean and Sissinghurst Castle (National Trust)\, Kent. \nTown criers will bring lively announcements in Chichester’s main street on the 9th\, culminating in the official show opening at 6pm Private View. By popular demand the Illustrated Botanical Diaries of Bill Lowe will be on show again. The show features an exquisite selection from around 130 artists. For 2026\, both the John Rank Gallery and the Wilson Gallery will be dedicated to floral-themed paintings and artifacts\, offering a rich\, immersive experience. \nSay It With Flowers – Nature’s Embrace celebrates floral and botanical art in diverse forms. It presents a kaleidoscope of color and creativity\, providing both a joyous and uplifting experience for visitors. The exhibition captures varied interpretations of floral themes\, making it a must-see event.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/say-it-with-flowers-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:‘Mr Woolitt Finds a Friend’ at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Oxmarket Contemporary are delighted to be taking part in the National Year of Reading and Chichester’s Go All In campaign by inviting you to join us for a reading of ‘Mr Woolit Finds a Friend’ this May Half Term. \n 
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/mr-woolitt-finds-a-friend-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,National Year of Reading
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SUMMARY:Stephen Bushnell - The Alphabet Collections at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStephen has always owned a camera and was excited to make the move from 35mm film to his first digital camera in 2004. \nHaving 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nA key driver for Stephen has been to try and produce a collection of works that offers something a little bit different. \nThe 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. \nAt 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. \nFinally\, 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.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/stephen-bushnell-the-alphabet-collections-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
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SUMMARY:Borderlands Artists at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMost 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! \nThe 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.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/borderlands-artists-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
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SUMMARY:Focus Group Offshoot at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTheir 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. \n 
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/focus-group-offshoot-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:50 Years Fired Up at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Oxmarket Contemporary are delighted that The Southern Ceramic Group will be with us across both galleries in November. \n50 Years Fired Up – the 50th Anniversary of the Southern Ceramic Group \nThe Southern Ceramic Group was started in 1975 by a small group of enthusiastic potters. Their aim was to enable potters and sculptors normally working alone to meet other like-minded people and share ideas and techniques. The idea worked so well that the Southern Ceramic Group now has over 200 members from Hampshire\, West Sussex and the surrounding counties. Our members are potters\, sculptors\, professional and amateurs\, teachers and students\, collectors and enthusiasts. The Southern Ceramic Group consists of keen ceramicists who live and work in the South of England and share a passion for creating in clay. The members are as diverse as the objects they create. Some have spent a lifetime perfecting their craft while others have come to it only recently\, after careers ranging from engineering to medicine to dance and teaching. What they all share is intense creativity and a love of clay.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/50-years-fired-up-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T160000
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SUMMARY:Chichester Open Studios at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Oxmarket Cotemporary are delighted that Chichester Open Studios will be joining us again in the John Rank Gallery and the Wilson Gallery for a two week exhibition. Many of the artists and makers will be stewarding the exhibition and are more than happy to talk to the visitors about their work. \n 
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/chichester-open-studios-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T100000
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SUMMARY:Art is for Everyone at Oxmarket Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:After Keith Haring proclaimed that ‘Art is for everybody’\, a generation of artists from the 60’s have been striving to make art relevant and accessible to all\, not just an elite few. Access to art is the vision on which Oxmarket Contemporary was conceived by its founders and by which we continue to operate. We believe artists come from all walks of life and art can be enjoyed and owned in its many forms\, by everyone. \nArt is for Everyone\, the exhibition where creativity meets accessibility!  It brings together a diverse range of talented artists and makers\, offering high-quality artwork at affordable prices. Our goal is to make art accessible to everyone\, whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer. Our curated collection reflects the vibrant spectrum of artists in our community\, providing a platform to share their vision.  With a focus on emerging talent and unique artistic expressions\, we showcase a variety of mediums\, including paintings\, print\, photography\, sculpture\, ceramics\, jewellery and mixed media. \nJoin us in supporting the arts\, while celebrating affordability\, diversity and inclusion through art. \nDuring the exhibition we will be hosting courses run by artists and makers.  A chance for everyone to enjoy taking part in a creative activity.
URL:https://chichesterbid.co.uk/event/art-is-for-everyone-at-oxmarket-contemporary/
LOCATION:Oxmarket Contemporary\, St Andrew’s Court off East Street\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1YH
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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