It’s the start of a new month with lots of exciting exhibitions making their way to the gallery. From local LGBTQIA+ artists and makers showcasing their work during Worthing Pride Week, to Durrinton High School students celebrating their end of year show to a showcase of painters, illustrators and more – it’s a month to celebrate creativity!
Queer Creatives Art Market & Exhibition
01 – 06 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Come along to our Art Market & Exhibition featuring paintings, drawings, illustrations, prints, jewellery and more all made by Sussex based LGBTQIA+ artists and makers.
Make a Flag Workshop // Saturday 05 // 10.00 – 11.30 // Free
Get ready for Worthing Pride and create your very own flag or banner in this drop-in workshop. Use paper, collage, paint and pens to make a flag that represents you. All materials will be provided but you’re welcome to bring along your own too.
Time 2 Katchup
01 – 06 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Through spontaneous marks and the use of mixed media, Tom Gillham combines his love for life drawing and landscape painting with his love for people of the Sussex Coast and Southdown scenery.
His upcoming exhibition ‘Time 2 Katchup‘ follows on from the success of his 2023 exhibition ‘Tomarto‘.
Durrington High School: Best of the Best 2025
08 – 10 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Share in the success of students at Durrington High School as they join us for another year to showcase a collection of Fine Art, Graphic Design and Textiles. Come along and see what the next generation of artists have in store.
Find out more about Durrington High School and their upcoming exhibition here.
Nora Young: A Part of Every Day
08 – 20 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Step into Nora’s pop-up studio to see her latest collection in mark making through drawings, portraits, life paintings and more that uncovers an important part of her creative process.
Across the week Nora will be making marks inside and outside the galley and there will also be the opportunity to join her on Thursday 10 and Friday 18 for a stroll to the shore to have a go at mark making yourself.
Find out more about Nora and her upcoming exhibition here.
Into the Trees
hello Dodo & Friends
11 – 13 July // 10.00 – 17.00
hello DODO are back, this time you can escape with them Into the Trees to enjoy an exclusive range of works by 13 artists along with a pop up shop full of art, clothing, accessories and jewellery as well as some family screenprinting workshops (tbc) to get involved with.
Find out more about hello DODO on their website & Instagram.
Linescapes – Architectural Views of Sussex
15 -20 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Go on a tour of some of the most iconic landscapes and architecture in Sussex as Amalia Sanchez de la Blanca highlights her eye for detail in her uplifting and colourful collection of architectural portraits.
You can see more of Amalia’s work here.
Two: Two Friends, Two Creative Journeys
22 – 27 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Sharing a passion for creativity, Eleonora Medwell and Jan Barnett are excited to be sharing each of their creative journeys in their upcoming exhibition inspired by the local landscape, womanhood and spiritual journeys.
Find out more about Jan and her work here.
Find out more about Eleonora and her work here.
Jenni Watson: Transience
22 – 27 July // 10.00 – 17.00
Uncover layers of colour and texture in Jenni’s abstract paintings as she shares a recent series of work inspired by old, worn painted wooden doors.
See more of Jenni’s work on her Instagram.
No Title
29 July – 02 August // 10.00 – 17.00
Expect bold colours and striking designs as experimental artist Mark Humphreys shares his collection of recent prints using a variety of printmaking techniques.
Opportunities
Species Stories Creative Commission // Deadline 11 July // Free to apply
Writing Our Legacy and the South Downs National Park Authority are seeking to commission 6 writers to produce a creative response inspired by a priority species for the South Downs landscape. Find out more and apply here.
Royal Society of Marine Artists // Deadline 25 July // £20
Calling all artists that are inspired by the sea and marine environment from harbours, shorelines, and anything involving tidal water can apply to showcase their artwork. Work can be in any medium and must be for sale. Find out more and apply to get involved here.
Coronation Green Public Art installation // Deadline 31 July // Free to apply
Adur District Council is offering £30,000 for an ambitious community art piece on Coronation Green High St in Shoreham-by-Sea to engage the community and celebrate Shoreham. The opportunity is funded by Section 106 money and funded by developers specifically for public art. Find out more about how to apply here.
The Sussex 2025 // Deadline 31 August // £15
The annual Sussex exhibition is fast approaching and there’s just under a month to go to get your work entered. This years theme is ‘L’art de la vie quotidienne: art of everyday life’. Artists at any stage of their career who were born, live or work in Sussex can apply. Find out more and apply to take part here.