The Sussex 2025

Every year, BN9 Arts Space hosts flagship events like The Sussex - the largest annual showcase of art by living Sussex artists. Our exhibitions are free visit and welcome all ages, supporting

Sussex’s vibrant cultural community. Discover diverse mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media, all set within a historic 1882 building with panoramic views across the Sussex coast.

The Sussex is our flagship annual exhibition of selected works. Judged by a panel of leading industry professionals, who are announced in the lead up to the exhibition submission deadline, the exhibition is an exciting and dynamic display of Sussex linked artists.

The Sussex 2025 is open for entries; we are looking for work inspired by the theme: L'art de la vie quotidienne: art of everyday life

The number of entries is capped at 2500, and once they have sold, there will be no last-minute entries. Entries to open call close on September 23rd 2025 at 23:59. Ensure you upload your artwork submission by the deadline on September 30th, 2025, at 23.59. We will send reminders and prompts.

Once you have submitted your entry (or entries) for The Sussex 2025, you will be emailed details for a private artist page on our website which will have key dates and submission forms for your artwork entries.

Who Can Enter?

The Sussex Contemporary OPEN CALL ‘THE SUSSEX 2025’ is open to SUSSEX-LINKED artists that:

were born in Sussex (UK), or
live/work in Sussex (UK),
or that were educated in Sussex (UK).

The Sussex Contemporary is open to all artists at any stage of their career, whether professional or amateur.

What Are The Criteria For Entering?

We are looking for work inspired by the theme:

L'art de la vie quotidienne: art of everyday life

Artworks can be created in a variety of mediums, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, jewellery, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and illustration.

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