The Chichester Art Trail is one of the largest, longest and most comprehensive in the whole area! There is something to see for everyone, and its great fun too!

It is held over the weekends of :  30th April, 1st, 2nd May (Bank holiday) and 7th, 8th May. Most venues are open from 10.30-5.30pm.

There are  artists exhibiting at  venues across the whole area!

Your idea of Art may also change over these days too!

What can you see on the Trail? Here are some of the art modalities, but the added bonus is you go through our wonderful English countryside too – so its a full experience!

Paintings in various mediums – modern, natural, hyper-real, impressionist styles and many more.

Sculpture – huge garden-size models, ceramics, stone and wood carving, driftwood creations and everything in between.

Textiles – anything from rugs to “pictures in thread”, silk scarfs, clothing all in beautiful colours.

Paper crafts – intricate cutouts, cards and little models.

Glass working – bowls, ornaments, wind hangers etc.

Wordworking – and wood turning, wood burning too!

Jewellery making – in silver, beadwork, gold, and a host of other mediums – bespoke items for a special occasion or everyday wear.

Printmaking – various textiles and uses.

Photography – with or without computer enhanced design too.

Metal working – and there is more too!

For lots more information about the trail and venues and the artists work – go to their website here: http://www.chichesterarttrail.org/venues/

I LOVE these weekends – you can come and go as you please. There is no set order in which to see things, but you WILL need the trail brochure! The local artists skill is wonderful to see.

Need a central base to stay? Why not stay at Chichester Self Catering? Bring the whole family and meet up at different places! call Gayle on 07769 746113 to get more details or see the website.

© Gayle Palmer / Chichester Self Catering