October 2026 Exhibitions

October brings a change in seasons and plenty of new exhibitions for you to discover. Find out what’s on this month…

Drawing Room: Create. Connect. Inspire

06 – 11 October // 10.00 – 17.00

The Drawing Room are back!

This year, they’re bringing work made behind the scenes of the Drawing Room sessions with each artist bringing their own unique style to life drawing.

Sarah Sepe: Garden Perspectives

06 – 11 October // 10.00 – 17.00

Sarah Sepe’s solo exhibition presents a collection of work in progress made through exploring, discovering and testing different materials along the way.

Jenny Carroll: It’s all about the Pier

13 – 18 October // 10.00 – 17.00

Jenny Carroll has taken her inspiration from Worthing seafront for her solo exhibition. From painting Worthing’s unique architecture along with the vivid and ever changing sky and sea, this exhibition showcases the joys of seaside life.

Sally Pennington: Trees and Dreams

13 – 18 October // 10.00 – 17.00

Sally Pennington’s paintings capture the local landscapes of sussex through dreamlike movements and colours all inspired by part-imagine landscapes and found photographs.

Say It With Words

20 – 25 October // 10.00 – 17.00

Hand lettering artist and illustrator Natalie Reilly presents her first solo exhibition that encomapsses her trippy art style.

You’ll also be able to find Natalie making artwork in the gallery during her week-long exhibition.

Carolyn McConnell: Quean, Ceorl and Dewlap

20 – 25 October // 10.00 – 17.00

With limited space to be creative, Carolyn McConnell thought it was the perfect opportunity to have a retrospective exhibition. Epect lots of Carolyn’s work that encompasses differing styles created between 1985 and 2026.

BARKS, BEAKS & BOOKS

27 October – 01 November

Expect bold and playful illustrations as we welcome illustrators and studio members John Bond and Sarah Edmonds to the gallery for a week of art, books and interactive fun.