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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 2025 was
10th - 22nd June at
The Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery
A very Successful Private View Evening - Monday 9th June 2025
Over 175 members, family, friends and special guests attended a lovely evening at the Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery.
We were delighted to welcome our special guests; Mayor Sean McHale and Mayoress Michaela McHale.
Special recognition to our sponsors; Super Signs, Bond-a-Frame, Stride & Sons, and The Richard Tildesley Practice
and also to the Sussex Snowdrop Trust, our chosen charity. This year the Exhibition is part of the Festival of Chichester.
The 2025 Annual Show included work by 73 artists showcasing the diverse nature of our artists' work, their use of media
and subject. There were 224 framed and 53 unframed artworks, 21 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 2025
Anchor - Private View




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The President made his Award
to Stephen Rickman 2025

President's Award - First Prize to Stephen Rickman's - Robot

Highly Commended
Christopher Pickford - 'Sussex Pasture'
Oil on board

Visitor's Choice 2025
Rosemary Pocock - 'Wild Flower Meadow'
Highly Commended
Carol Lee - 'Summer Afternoon'
Woodcut, Chine colle print

Visitor's Choice Award Winner 2025
Rosemary Pocock

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