Drawing together established artists and new talent. An essential event on the South's art calendar...

The 2009 Art Festival in Arundel, West Sussex takes place August 22 - 31st

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When the whole town becomes a Gallery...

The 2009 Arundel Gallery Trail takes place August 22nd - 31st alongside the other great happenings of the Arundel Festival.

Celebrating 21 years, the 2009 Gallery Trail is set to come of age with the best Trail yet. Over a 100 artists and makers will be taking part. Sculptors, painters, printers, ceramicists and jewellers are amongst the many exhibitors showing this year giving you the opportunity to meet and talk to many of the artists, whilst discovering many of Arundel's beautiful period homes.

''A great FREE* day out for art collectors and enthusiasts''

The event is an essential part of the South's art calendar, drawing together a wide range of established artists as well as showcasing much unknown local talent.

This year we give special recognition to the late postwar potter Derek Davis, one of the Gallery Trail's founder members who together with Ann Sutton, Renee Bodimeade and Oliver Hawkins inspired so much creative energy in Arundel.

*Arundel Castle grounds admission fee appies See trail map for details.

The trail draws over 10000 visitors. Be prepared to discover all styles of art and media, including paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles, decoupage, stained glass, ceramics and jewellery.

During the ten day period, you can wander from venue to venue. Entry is FREE* and it's a great day out for art collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Pick up a Trail map at any venue. Use it to plan your art adventure or simply join the trail at any point, just look out for the venue flags.