Join over 260 artists and makers in a world of creation and imagination. Talk to them in a friendly, informal atmosphere and learn more about the way in which they work.
And you can use a new guide from West Sussex Arts Partnership to find out where and when to visit. Email West Sussex Open Studios for your copy!
1. Open Doors Studio Art Trail
10th, 11th, 17th, 18th May
Area covered: Chichester district
Tel: 01243 670088
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Website: Open Doors Art Trail
Number of artists taking part: 60 artists in 50 studios
2. Steyning Festival Art Trail
24th May - 8th June
Area covered: Steyning and surrounding area
Tel: 01903 814056
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Website: Steyning Festival
Number of artists taking part: 20-30
3. Adur Festival Art Trail & Open Houses
31st May-15th June
Area covered: Adur District, Shoreham, Lancing, Southwick, Sompting, Fishersgate
Tel: 01274 263274
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Website: Adur Festival
Number of artists taking part: 40-50
4. Burgess Hill Open Studios 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th June
Area covered: Burgess Hill
Tel: 01444 236501
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Website: Burgess Hill Open Studios
Number of artists taking part: 30+
5. Henfield Festival of Gardens &
Arts 14th-15th June
Area covered: Henfield
Tel: 01273 492442
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Website: Henfield Festival
Number of artists taking part: 40
6. Hurstpierpoint Artists' Open Studios 14th-15th June
Area covered: Hurstpierpoint
Tel: 01273 832510
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Website: Hurstpierpoint Artists' Open Studios
Number of artists taking part: 14
7. Artists and Makers Festival
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th July, 2-6pm
Area covered: Horsham district, Worthing
Tel: 01903 526268
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Website: Artists + Makers
Number of artists taking part: 100
Open Studio trail is part of an arts festival which takes
place during the whole of July.
6. Arundel Gallery Trail 23rd-31st August
Area covered: Arundel town
Tel: 07870 607925
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Website: Arundel Gallery Trail
Number of artists that take part: 100 in 50 venues
Coincides with the Arundel Festival and Fringe
The Sussex Open Studios website is sponsored by the Revolutionary Arts Group