The Sussex Contemporary Exhibition (The Sussex) is probably the world’s largest showcase of art from living Sussex artists. This is our third year and we are going to be bigger and better.

Thanks to Lewes District Council, we are taking over the top floor of the historic Marine Workshops in Newhaven with commanding views across the South Downs and the River Ouse out to sea. The exhibition will be free to visit and all artwork is also for sale.

The Sussex has attracted over 15,000 visitors over the past two years, and we can’t wait to show you this year’s exhibition which has the theme ‘duality’.

Please note our opening hours as we are not open every day:

Saturday 12th October - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 13th October - 11am - 5pm
Monday 14th - Weds 16th - CLOSED
Thursday 17th October - 11am - 5pm
Friday 18th October - 11am - 5pm
Saturday 19th October - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 20th October - 11am - 5pm
Monday 21st - Weds 23rd - CLOSED
Thursday 24th October - 11am - 5pm
Friday 25th October - 11am - 5pm
Saturday 26th October - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 27th October - 11am - 5pm

There are direct trains from Brighton and Lewes to Newhaven Town station which is a two minute walk to the exhibition'. And coast road bus services stop at Newhaven station too.

The venue has ample parking and is next door to the station, bus stops and even a ferry terminal. The entrance to the building is on the river side so look out for the signs.

We are on the 3rd floor in the BN9 Gallery so follow the signs to the lift or if you want to get your steps in there is a staircase to the top.

The exhibition is completely free to visit.

If you are interested in a private curated tour for your art group, school or college please get in touch.

Entrance to the building is on the river side.