September 2nd, 2024.
Artwave 2024 launches on the 7th of September, with three weekends of free-to-visit exhibitions, artists open houses and studios at 164 venues across the Lewes District.
Now in its 31st year, the visual arts festival goes from strength to strength, with 45 new venues opening their doors for the first time this year, including venues in Lewes and the surrounding villages, plus Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs.
Discover work by hundreds of artists and makers, with exhibitions in private homes, windmills, railway signal boxes, farms and churches, from Ditchling to Herstmonceux, Cuckmere to Danehill. Many will be offering refreshments in the garden, talks, demonstrations, performances and opportunities to join in.
Enjoy lunch at a rural pottery, a puppet show at an artist’s home, hear live music in a carpenter’s garden, or try your hand at lino printing. Whether just out for a browse or shopping for your own home or a unique gift, buy direct from the artists and support this thriving creative community.
Pick up a printed guide from Lewes or Seaford Tourist Information Centers, from Charleston Lewes, at venues around the District, or browse the guide online at artwavefestival.org.
Check individual venues for opening times and facilities and plan your visits. It’s the perfect way to discover more of this beautiful part of the county.
Artwave is made possible by the generous support of Lewes District Council and local businesses, including headline sponsors Artelium Wine Estate, who will also be opening as an Artwave venue this year. Visit Artelium Wine Estate in Streat, near Ditchling.
Councillor Johnny Denis, Cabinet Member for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Leisure at Lewes District Council, commented “Artwave supports our brilliant creative community by giving art lovers the chance to discover new work, meet artists and makers, and buy directly from them. The festival always showcases a wide variety of quality art to suit all tastes and this year’s line-up of exhibitions and open studios looks fantastic - so do come along and enjoy it if you can.”
Enjoy the Artwave trails between the 7th and 22nd of September and discover the wealth of artists and makers across this creative corner of the county.
artwavefestival.org
Artwave is supported by Lewes District Council with artists and makers who live or work in Lewes district receiving a subsidised entry fee. Headline Sponsor: Artelium, Media Partner: ROSA, Artwave venue boards by: Oakley Property, Sponsors & Supporters: Visit Lewes, Mayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors, The Makers Directory, Sussex Community Development Association, The Seasons Lewes, Tansleys Printers Ltd, Sussex Art Prints, Newberry Tully, and Le Bureau Lewes.