About The Chichester Art Trust's and it's main interest, the annual National Open Art Exhibition

The Chichester Art Trust's main interest is the annual National Open Art Exhibition, staged in Chichester in November.

to promote creativity and excellence
to exhibit a wide and challenging range of contemporary paintings, drawings and prints, both traditional and modern
to encourage younger artists and art students
to exhibit their work in public exhibition
to help artists sell their work
to widen public understanding of, involvement in and access to art and artists
to make people more aware of the quality and talent available in affordable art

The Trust was formed in 1996 by the Duke of Richmond to help develop “Chichester, City of the Arts” and along with other artistic establishments in the area, this vision has been realised. They include; Pallant House Gallery, West Dean College, The Cass Sculpture Park, The University of Chichester, The Chichester Cathedral to name but a few.

The Trust is a key supporter of SWAG; The South West/West Sussex Arts Group – SWAG is a charitable Arts organisation dedicated to promoting and developing the South West /West Sussex Area as a major centre for the Visual and Performing Arts. www.swagltd.com

Trustees: Neil Lawson-Baker, Chairman; Trevor James, Treasurer; David Legg-Willis, Angus Hewat, Neil Holland, Piers Ottey, Lindy Riesco, Paul Rogerson, Nigel Wainwright

If you would like to know more or support us in any way, please contact Melanie Ignatieff: