West Dean Summer Show 2025

West Dean Summer Show 2025

The hugely-popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 5 – 11 July 2025, 10am-5pm.

By West Dean Sussex

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Saturday, July 5 · 10am - 5pm GMT+1

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West Dean College

West Dean College West Dean PO18 0QZ United Kingdom

About this event

The hugely-popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 5 – 11 July 2025, 10am-5pm. This year’s exhibition will showcase original work by emerging artists on the BA Art & Contemporary Craft, BA Craft Practices, Graduate Diploma Fine Art and MFA (Master of Fine Art) programmes.

Held in the Edward James Studios, the show will feature a diverse range of practices including sculpture, installation, printmaking, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles. BA Craft students will be exhibiting Furniture, Metalwork, Clocks, and Musical Instruments.

Exhibition dates: Saturday 5 July– Friday 11 July, 10am-5pm
Preview evening: Friday 4 July, 5-7pm

Free entry

Organized by

West Dean Sussex

West Dean College

Why study at West Dean College?

  • International reputation for excellence.
  • Focus on practical skills and interdisciplinary study.
  • Rich Arts heritage through founder and surrealist patron, Edward James.
  • Low student to staff ratio.
  • Professional connections and active links with arts and heritage sector.
  • Workshop and studio access seven days a week, 7am-10pm.
  • Funding options – currently a high proportion of students get funding help.

Find out more about our Short Courses, Degree and Diplomas here.