Hastings Contemporary & Sussex Contemporary
From £15
Closing: 18th January 2026
This is the first Open exhibition partnership between Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary. Theme: Odyssey – artists invited to respond to journeys shaped by tides, time, and transformation, reflecting on the sea and coastal stories. Aligns with Hastings Contemporary’s engagement with marine ecology, climate change, and coastal life. May explore maritime myths, contemporary migration, eroding land, personal voyages, legends, or rising seas.
Open to any artist connected to Sussex through residence, birthplace, education, or work – all disciplines and backgrounds. Preview evening takes place on 27th March 2026. Artwork drop-off happens on 19th March, with collection on 4th June 2026. Prizes: (1) Hastings Contemporary Prize – Sussex Spotlight hang selected by Kathleen Soriano, (2) Sussex Contemporary Prize – 2 fully funded spots in February 2027 democratic exhibition, access to Business of Art programme, 3 mentoring sessions with Jo Myles, plus more prizes TBA.
After purchase of entry, receive link to closed artists’ page with exhibition info, videos, blogs on improving submissions. Artists notified w/c 16 February 2026.