Sussex Artists Open Call

is NOW OPEN for entries

Entry Criteria - The Sussex 2024

The Sussex Contemporary is open to entries from both professional and amateur artists of all disciplines. Submissions can be in any media but should be in response to our theme - duality. Submissions go before our panel of independent judges who choose on the merit of the work alone (they do not see the artist’s name). This creates a level playing field for all entries.

Submissions can only be accepted from artists that were either born in Sussex, educated here, or who currently work/live in the county. The Sussex Contemporary is a celebration of Sussex artists and Sussex art.

Entries are handled through the Zealous platform. CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR ENTRY

The Brief

The theme this year is ‘duality’. An instance of oppositions or contrast between two aspects of something, a dualism. Think light & dark or still & movement. Read our blog on the theme here.
Artworks can be created in a variety of media, including (but not limited to); painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, jewellery, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and illustration.
Is there a size limit?

There is no size limit. Your work can be framed or unframed, but must be ready to be hung and presented to a gallery standard. Your work must come with the correct fixings needed to display it.
There is a maximum weight limit of 20kg for work that is to be hung. 3D and sculptural works have a maximum weight limit of 100kg.
What is the cost?

ENTRY FEE
£15 per submission, maximum of three submissions per artist. Judges are able to choose more than one entry from each artist.
COMMISSION
This will be 30% for all artworks sold. We will donate a percentage of this commission to our charity partner.