Artists deliver work to the venue: Monday, 3rd November 2025, 10 am - 4 pm

Artists collect unsold work from the venue:

30th November 2025, 4.30 pm - 6pm

or 1st December 2025, 10am-4pm

Venue address:

BN9 Studio (Top Floor)

Marine Workshops

Railway Approach

Newhaven

BN9 0ER

United Kingdom

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Artwork

Artworks have been created in a variety of mediums, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, jewellery, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and illustration.

We asked that the artwork must be original work, created by you, the artist.

Maximum weight limit of 20kg for work that is to be hung.

For 3-D and sculptural works have a maximum weight limit of 100kg.

Works can be framed or unframed but must be ready to be hung or presented to a gallery standard.

All work must be available for hang/installation by 3rd November and sale until 30th November 2025.

No substitutions of work will be allowed.

No sold works are allowed.

The art must remain in the venue for the duration of the exhibition and not be available for sale elsewhere.

Private View

8th November 2025 - 5-7pm

Exhibition Open To The Public

8/9/13/14/15/16/20/21/22/23/27/28/29/30 November 2025 - 10 am - 4 pm

Sales & Commission

All artworks in The Sussex 2025 will be for sale, as agreed upon entry to the show and selection process.

Sussex Contemporary Ltd handles all sales.

The commission will be levied at 30% for all artworks sold, by Sussex Contemporary Ltd.

Artists will be responsible for collecting their work at the end of the exhibition and arranging delivery directly with the buyer. We do this to encourage contact between artists and buyers.

 Artists will be paid for their sold art within seven days of the end of the exhibition by bank transfer, as long as artist payment details have been received.

Copy & Images for Socials

Scroll down to see the template and copy for the project. You can also access this via our Dropbox folder that has been set up for the exhibition. We will update the link to the Dropbox shortly.

Terms & Conditions

Please note; that by submitting an entry (or entries), you agreed to be bound to our terms and conditions and agreed that images of your work may be reproduced for use in marketing.

For full terms and conditions, please click the link below:

https://www.thesussexcontemporary.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

I’m delighted to be taking part in the @sussexcontemporary exhibition at Marine Workshops, Newhaven, in their BN9 Studios space.

The Sussex is the largest annual showcase of art by living Sussex linked artists and the flagship annual exhibition of selected works by The Sussex Contemporary. The artworks have been selected by a panel of judges, all leading industry figures.

The exhibition is free to visit and welcome all ages, supporting Sussex’s vibrant cultural community, all set within a historic 1882 building with panoramic views across the Sussex coast.

Our valued prize partners are @seawhiteofbribrighton @arteliumwine @thetowniefox

#thesussex2025 #thesussex #wearesussex

Feel free to use our logo on social media platforms, tagging and adding us as collaborators @sussexcontemporary

You can tag us at any point from here on in, we love seeing your development and making process.

I’m delighted to be taking part in the @sussexcontemporary exhibition at Marine Workshops, Newhaven, in their BN9 Studios space.

The Sussex is the largest annual showcase of art by living Sussex linked artists and the flagship annual exhibition of selected works by The Sussex Contemporary.

The exhibition is free to visit and welcomes all ages, supporting Sussex’s vibrant cultural community.

Come and see my work alongside hundreds of artists taking part in this exciting exhibition.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

8/9/13/14/15/16/20/21/22/23/27/28/29/30 November 2025

10 am - 4 pm

#thesussex2025 #thesussex #wearesussex

Please do use either or both of our logos on social media posts or your website for work that is relevant to this exhibition.

TAG:
@sussexcontemporary

HASHTAGS:

#thesussex2025

#thesussex

#wearesussex

WE WILL ACCEPT COLLABORATIONS: for work being shown at this exhibition, and any sketching or preparation work/research being done for your final piece.

The opportunity to create label designs for a future Artefact wine

A £2,500 commission for up to 3 related artworks

An exhibition opportunity at Artelium Wine Estate

A case of Artefact wine adorned with your designs

A year of monthly one on one mentoring with our founder and creative director Jo Myles and a fully funded showcase at Artwave 2026.

The winning artist will receive £1000 of Seawhite vouchers

TBC