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Chichester Art Society
​​​Founded in 1939
The Premier Art Society in the City
Throughout the Year the Society offers a Range of Art Activities:
The Annual Exhibition 2026
23rd June - 5th July at
The Oxmarket Contemporary
A very Successful Private View Evening - Monday 23rd June 2026
Over 130 members, family, friends and special guests attended a lovely evening at the Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery.
We were delighted to welcome our special guests; Councillor Sarah Quail, representatives from
our sponsors; Super Signs, Bond-a-Frame, Stride & Sons, and The Richard Tildesley Practice
and also the Sussex Snowdrop Trust, our chosen charity. This year the Exhibition is part of the Festival of Chichester.
The 2026 Annual Show includes work by 79 artists showcasing the diverse nature of our artists' work, their use of media
and subject. There are 247 framed and 103 unframed artworks, 22 3D works plus pieces of beautiful handcrafted jewellery.
The Oxmarket Contemporary is the perfect gallery to display our Annual Exhibition offering a real opportunity to purchase unique work by a local artist.
Private View 2026
Anchor - Private View




1/23
The President made his
Award to Annie Livesey

President's Award - First Prize to Annie Livesey - oil pastel 'Emily Metalskin'

Highly Commended
Pippa Ford - 'End of Day Reflection'
Highly Commended
Clair Payne - Boundaries [10]


Visitor's Choice 2026
Winner - Rosy Turner with 'Abridged'

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