THE SUSSEX 2025
Deadline: 30 September
Description
Our annual exhibition, The Sussex, is the largest showcase of art by living artists with a connection to Sussex in the world. It attracts thousands of visitors annually and is open to artists, makers, and craftspeople at all stages of their careers. The Sussex Contemporary is open to all artists, whether professional or amateur, at any stage of their career.
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, jewellery, 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. For 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 23rd 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.
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 by bank transfer for their sold art within 28 days of the end of the exhibition.
How to Apply
The Sussex Contemporary OPEN CALL 2025 is open to SUSSEX-LINKED artists who: · were born in Sussex (UK), or · live/work in Sussex (UK), · or those who were educated in Sussex (UK). Each submission costs £15 Please note that 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.