THE SUSSEX 2025 Entry 3
We can't wait to transform the space into an exhibition to remember as our major annual exhibition The Sussex returns for the fourth year.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Sussex Contemporary OPEN CALL 2025 is open to SUSSEX-LINKED artists that:
· were born in Sussex (UK), or
· live/work in Sussex (UK),
· or that were educated in Sussex (UK).
The Sussex Contemporary is open to all artists at any stage of their career, whether professional or amateur.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR ENTERING?
We are looking for work inspired by the theme:
L'art de la vie quotidienne: art of everyday life
Artworks can be created in various mediums, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and illustration.
Artwork must be original work, created by you, the artist.
Maximum weight limit of 20kg for work that is to be hung.
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 exhibition's duration and not be available for sale elsewhere.
Each submission costs £15
Please note you can enter up to three submissions, with one image per submission.
The selection panel may choose more than one piece from each artist, as they will select based on the merit of the artwork alone, not the artist.
ENTRY FEE
£15 per submission
A maximum of three submissions per artist.
The entry fee is non-refundable.
COMMISSION
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.
SELECTION PANEL
Our internationally renowned selection panel are announced on our social channels so keep an eye out!
KEY DATES
Deadline for entries: 30th September 2025 23.59
Artists notified of the selection panel hang: 10th October 2025 22:00
Artists deliver work to the venue: Monday, 3rd November 2025: 10 am - 4 pm
Artists collect their work from the venue: 30th November 2025: 4 pm - 7pm
EXHIBITION DATES
· 7th November 2025 - Private View
· 8/9/13/14/15/16/20/21/22/2327/28/29/30 November 2025 - Exhibition open to the public.
*Please note that by submitting an entry, you agree to be bound to our terms and conditions and agree 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
For queries related to the exhibition, please use the contact form on the website.
We can't wait to transform the space into an exhibition to remember as our major annual exhibition The Sussex returns for the fourth year.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Sussex Contemporary OPEN CALL 2025 is open to SUSSEX-LINKED artists that:
· were born in Sussex (UK), or
· live/work in Sussex (UK),
· or that were educated in Sussex (UK).
The Sussex Contemporary is open to all artists at any stage of their career, whether professional or amateur.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR ENTERING?
We are looking for work inspired by the theme:
L'art de la vie quotidienne: art of everyday life
Artworks can be created in various mediums, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and illustration.
Artwork must be original work, created by you, the artist.
Maximum weight limit of 20kg for work that is to be hung.
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 exhibition's duration and not be available for sale elsewhere.
Each submission costs £15
Please note you can enter up to three submissions, with one image per submission.
The selection panel may choose more than one piece from each artist, as they will select based on the merit of the artwork alone, not the artist.
ENTRY FEE
£15 per submission
A maximum of three submissions per artist.
The entry fee is non-refundable.
COMMISSION
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.
SELECTION PANEL
Our internationally renowned selection panel are announced on our social channels so keep an eye out!
KEY DATES
Deadline for entries: 30th September 2025 23.59
Artists notified of the selection panel hang: 10th October 2025 22:00
Artists deliver work to the venue: Monday, 3rd November 2025: 10 am - 4 pm
Artists collect their work from the venue: 30th November 2025: 4 pm - 7pm
EXHIBITION DATES
· 7th November 2025 - Private View
· 8/9/13/14/15/16/20/21/22/2327/28/29/30 November 2025 - Exhibition open to the public.
*Please note that by submitting an entry, you agree to be bound to our terms and conditions and agree 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
For queries related to the exhibition, please use the contact form on the website.
We can't wait to transform the space into an exhibition to remember as our major annual exhibition The Sussex returns for the fourth year.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Sussex Contemporary OPEN CALL 2025 is open to SUSSEX-LINKED artists that:
· were born in Sussex (UK), or
· live/work in Sussex (UK),
· or that were educated in Sussex (UK).
The Sussex Contemporary is open to all artists at any stage of their career, whether professional or amateur.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR ENTERING?
We are looking for work inspired by the theme:
L'art de la vie quotidienne: art of everyday life
Artworks can be created in various mediums, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and illustration.
Artwork must be original work, created by you, the artist.
Maximum weight limit of 20kg for work that is to be hung.
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 exhibition's duration and not be available for sale elsewhere.
Each submission costs £15
Please note you can enter up to three submissions, with one image per submission.
The selection panel may choose more than one piece from each artist, as they will select based on the merit of the artwork alone, not the artist.
ENTRY FEE
£15 per submission
A maximum of three submissions per artist.
The entry fee is non-refundable.
COMMISSION
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.
SELECTION PANEL
Our internationally renowned selection panel are announced on our social channels so keep an eye out!
KEY DATES
Deadline for entries: 30th September 2025 23.59
Artists notified of the selection panel hang: 10th October 2025 22:00
Artists deliver work to the venue: Monday, 3rd November 2025: 10 am - 4 pm
Artists collect their work from the venue: 30th November 2025: 4 pm - 7pm
EXHIBITION DATES
· 7th November 2025 - Private View
· 8/9/13/14/15/16/20/21/22/2327/28/29/30 November 2025 - Exhibition open to the public.
*Please note that by submitting an entry, you agree to be bound to our terms and conditions and agree 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
For queries related to the exhibition, please use the contact form on the website.