Artwave Festival 2024 runs from 7th – 22nd September 2024
The Artwave Festival is an absolute explosion of creativity that takes place across East Sussex in September. It’s a rare chance to see some fabulous venues, outstanding local art and to meet the creators.
There are a series of Artwave trails namely: Haven, Seaford, Lewes and Rural Trails. Trail booklets are available online or you can pick up a printed guide from Lewes or Seaford Tourist Information Centers, from Charleston Lewes, and at a number of the venues around the District. If you haven’t previously done any of the trails, make this the year that you do, whether that’s spending a full day exploring or just dipping in and out of the trails to visit the work that catches your eye. There is such a gentle buzz around the festival and the artists, sculptors and creators are incredibly welcoming and generous with their time and their space – opening their homes and studios.
The amount and diversity of talent is fantastic and this year there are 164 free-to-visit exhibitions in private homes, studios, potteries, windmills, railway stations, farms and churches, many of them opening their venues for the first time.
The headline sponsor is Artelium which describes itself as a contemporary Sussex estate celebrating English wine and art. They have art exhibitions, an expanding sculpture garden and host cultural events in their vineyard at the foot of the South Downs.
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 whilst supporting the county’s many talented creatives and artisans.
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