Art lovers can meet and buy direct from hundreds of artists and makers in their homes, workshops, at exhibitions in ancient churches, disused
mills, and in farms and gardens across the district.
The festival continues to grow year on year, and the organisers are delighted that hundreds of young creatives are participating once again.
Here are just a few of the artists exhibiting.
Artwave runs until 20 September 2026. Pick up a printed guide from Lewes, Newhaven or Seaford Tourist Information Centres, from Charleston in Lewes, or visit artwavefestival.org. Instagram.com/artwavefestival
1. artwave table
Work by Isobel Sharkey, one of the artists at The Joff Youth Hub exhibition in Peacehaven. On the table you can see two versions of "Inverted Flowers in Vase" with "Inside My Head" in the middle. Photo: Submitted
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Rex Matthews with his paintings. Exhibition no. 71 - Lewes trail. Photo: Submitted
3. Venue 71
Venue71 exhibitors Rowena Gilbert, Rex Matthews, Dave Stephens, Caroline Smith, Guy Stevens. 6, Houndean Close, Lewes Photo: Submitted
4. St John's Church
Rural Trail, Venue 46, St Johns Church, Piddinghoe Exhibitors: Rowena Gilbert, Katrina Mille, Karen Fielding and Helen Ott Photo: Submitted