3 March - 28 October, 13:00 - 16:30
Afternoon Tea and Guided Tours of Goodwood House are open most Sundays and Mondays, from 3rd March until 28th October 2019, between 1pm – 4. 30pm (last entry 4pm). – £25 per person. NEW for 2019, Goodwood House is open for Afternoon Tea between 11th -14th February and 17th –. . .
Reel Life in the Ancient World. This exciting exhibition revisits one of the most popular periods of history, Ancient Rome, for an entirely new take on one of the world’s great civilisations. The Roman era has inspired storytellers from William Shakespeare to Stanley Kubrick. This exhibition brings together an outstanding. . .
8 June - 6 October, 10:00 - 17:00
A significant display of the work of German-born artist Walter Nessler (1912 – 2001), who emigrated to Britain in the 1930s. Though not Jewish, he opposed fascist ideology and was denounced as ‘degenerate’ by the Nazi regime. This exhibition examines the breadth and versatility of Nessler’s artistic practice from his. . .
26 June - 27 October, 10:00 - 17:00
Grete Marks – also known as Margret Marks or Margarete Heymann – was one of the earliest female students of the Bauhaus School. This exhibition celebrates a lesser known aspect of the artist’s creative practice through a series of intimate portrait paintings and drawings from the 1920s and 1930s. Marks. . .
29 June - 27 July, 10:00 - 17:00
Looking at the far-reaching influence of one of the region’s most influential artists. Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979) moved to a woodland near Petworth in 1940, from where he painted for the next 40 years. His influence is still felt today. His work will be shown alongside other influential painters including Howard. . .
29 June - 13 October, 10:00 - 17:00
A fresh look at one of Britain’s most admired modern artists, whose paintings brought continental colour to the English landscape. Ivon Hitchens (1893 – 1979) is much-loved for his landscape paintings featuring swathes of bright colour, many painted in the open air surrounding his secluded Sussex home. Yet there is. . .
29 June - 13 October, 10:00 - 17:00
A photographic meditation on the hinterland of Sussex. How connected are we to our local landscapes? How can an essence of a place be captured?. A new series of photographic, video- and sound-based landscape studies by artist-photographer Simon Roberts explores these questions as he journeys on foot through the wild. . .
1 - 28 July, 11:00 - 16:00
A chance to see a new series of watercolours by artist, Gordon Rushmer. In this travelling exhibition, Accents on the Landscape – Ancient Churches of West Sussex, there is a chance to enjoy the detailed work of this well-known artist, created for the Horsham Year of Culture. Short drop-in talks. . .
4 - 21 July, 10:30 - 17:00
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER MAGGIE AND HELENA COCHRAN. Maggie and Helena will be exhibiting a series of work based on our wonderful coastline. Maggie likes to capture the moment in her paintings, the light and the feeling of being by the sea. Photographs by Helena will include aerial images viewing the. . .
A range of oil paintings, watercolours and etchings spanning Minne Fry’s impressive and varied career. Nature has always been and remains an important part of Minnie’s work and she is perhaps best known for her semi-abstract landscapes, which form emotional responses to elements of the natural world that resonate with. . .
The annual exhibition from the Society of Limners promoting and encouraging the painting of miniatures and calligraphy. This year the exhibition includes a retrospective display of the Society’s late president, Michael Pierce, work. For many years Michael had a studio in Chichester and he was extremely well known to many. . . .
Passionate watercolour artist and full time painter Barbara returns to the Lobby gallery this July with her collection of coastal inspired paintings. Barbara started painting 25 years ago when she was first introduced to watercolours at a local college. Her love of the coast is hugely inspirational and brings her. . .
20 - 21 July, 10:30 - 17:30
To coincide with the nationwide Festival of Archaeology, the Weald & Downland Living Museum will have a weekend of demonstrations and displays relating to the finds that have been left from the fascinating Saxon era. Alongside displays of pottery, textiles and other elements of everyday life, listen to readings in. . .
This will be an exciting workshop designed to help you step out of your comfort zone. We’ll be exploring & experimenting with different ways of making marks & applying paint as well as finding ways to exercise your creative muscle!. . . .
Grayham Goll and John Wyatt are local artists who present paintings stimulated by their local village scenery, and by their experience of scenes further away from home. Grayham Goll’s interests have always been in buildings and landscapes, very much in line with his design and architectural background. His painting disciplines. . .
Digital Drawing [workshop). Wed 24 July. 10. 30am – 3. 30pm. £35. Using iPads and your fngertips, experiment with colour, texture and collage to create your own Ivon Hitchens-inpsired digital landscape images. We will start with a visit to Ivon Hitchens: Space Through Colour and make sketches / copies of. . .
An Illustrated talk on the life of LS Lowry with slides of many of this works showing that it was not only Matchstick Men he painted. Chosen Charity: Chestnut Tree House – provides hospice care for children in Sussex with life shortening illnesses and their families. . . .
Free Range Saturdays. Sat 27 July. Sat 10 August. 10. 00am – 13. 00pm. Roam the galleries, explore the landscapes on the walls and join our activities that look at nature in art. Free entry. . . .
The diverse contemporary art group ARTEL return this summer with their annual exhibition. Each year the group choose a challenging theme to encourage the development of new ideas and new work, whatever their materials and techniques. This year they present their own personal interpretations of the word ‘ FRAGMENT ’. . . .
Jon Barnett, GM of Goodwood Motor Circuit will provide an insight to the business, touching on its origins, its post war heyday and how the circuit re-opened in 1998 and how it has developed in recent years. Chosen Charity: Canine Partners – a national charity training assistance dogs for adults. . .
Painting [6+ yrs). Wed 7 Aug. 10. 30am – 3. 30pm. £35. Start your own sketchbook and play with ink, collage and paint to fill it with landscape-inspired creations. The day will start with a visit to Ivon Hitchens: Space through Colour to make sketches before heading back to the. . .
Wish you were here! Join the Design Collective for their dazzling celebration of Chichester’s creative community. Inspired by the Ivon Hitchens exhibition, favourite destinations in and around the city have been interpreted by members of the Design Collective in a unique set of more than 50 postcards. View the collection. . .
An introduction to Glass Fusion involving designing, cutting, assembling & then kiln firing various forms of glass. Learn techniques to design & make your own unique creations or garden decorations. These sessions are great fun & you will create something beautiful! All of items shown in pics were made by. . .
Sculpture [6+ yrs). Wed 14 Aug. 10. 30am – 3. 30pm. £35. Ever tried plaster casting? Mould and cast your own plaster relief tile and then decorate it. We will look at the Paolozzi sculptures and other 3D works in the Gallery and then back in the Studio start to. . .
Dominated by the spectacular castle and cathedral, Arundel is a historic market town in West Sussex. The Festival was established 41 years ago and is more vibrant and popular than ever. With street entertainment, music in the Jubilee Gardens, the long established Arundel Gallery Trail, and many other arts and. . .
Loosen up your watercolours & explore the beauty of watercolour with a master of the technique. . . .
Printmaking [6+ yrs). Wed 28 Aug. 10. 30am – 3. 30pm. £35. Have a go at screen printing and transform an old t-shirt with a bold new design. We will start the day exploring the exhibitions in the Gallery and taking sketches, documenting patterns and text to incorporate into our. . .
24 August
Seacombe and Co. 19 City Business Centre, Chichester Po198DU
Paws and Claws photography shall be holding a pet photoshoot day at Seacombe and Co. which is located a 1 minute walk from Chichester Train station. Any pets are welcome to come along for a photoshoot at this event, and booking in advance is essential. A £10 booking fee applies. . . .
Rip, cut and stack, experimenting with pop-up techniques to construct your own architectural sculpture. The day begins with some warm up activities, followed by an exploration of the exhibition spaces, focusing on abstract art works. We will make sketches of these works and will also respond in a theatrical way,. . .
5 September, 18:00 - 19:00
David Jones will discuss the different changes in technology that are both here and coming soon. If A1,1A, AR or blockchain mean nothing to you, this talk will give a better understanding of how it could impact on us all. Chosen Charity: Cancer Research UK – pioneering research to bring. . .
7 September, 10:30 - 16:30
This day is all about getting to grips with the tricky subject of painting water & coastal scenes. . . .
12 September, 18:00 - 22:00
This summer, Pallant House Gallery is being taken over!. Our series of four Summer Lates will see creative local partners take over the Gallery for one night only; expect music, performances, talks, screenings, activities and workshops, and of course plenty of food and drink. 6-10pm Gallery access is free. £5. . .
21 September, 11:00 - 14:00
A special opportunity for a look ‘Behind the Scenes’ at the Cathedral. A chance to see areas of the Cathedral normally closed to the public: visit the Song School, located high up in the Cathedral triforium – come and discover its secret chamber. Visit the Cathedral Library also situated in. . .
Art Views in an opportunity to look at and discuss a selected work of art in Chichester Cathedral. Share your thoughts and enjoy hearing other people’s responses, with a facilitator from Pallant House Gallery. There are no right answers; all thoughts and ideas make a valuable contribution to the discussion. . . .
This summer, Pallant House Gallery is being taken over!. Our series of four Summer Lates will see creative local partners take over the Gallery for one night only; expect music, performances, talks, screenings, activities and workshops, and of course plenty of food and drink. 6-10pm Gallery access is free. £5. . .
