Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back Chichester Open Studies (COS) for their 25th anniversary with a ‘Snap-Shot’ Exhibition in our John Rank and Wilson Galleries. This exhibition promises an intriguing preview of the artistic diversity and creativity that will be on display during the Art Trail.
COS Art Trail 2026 – A Celebration of Creativity Across the District - Snapshot Exhibition 14th – 26th April
The highly anticipated Chichester Open Studios Art Trail returns this spring, promising two inspiring weekends filled with creativity, discovery, and community. Running across 116 venues, this year’s Trail features an impressive 164 artists, making it one of the most significant events in the Chichester area’s art calendar.
Experience art up close by stepping into working studios and distinctive venues. Meet renowned artists alongside fresh emerging talent and enjoy a rare chance to connect with the people and processes behind the work. The Trail includes a diverse range of creatives - painters, sculptors, ceramicists, textile artists, metal workers, leatherworks, handmade instruments and many more all ready to share their inspiration, processes, and passion.
Oxmarket are proud to honour our long-standing relationship with Chichester Open Studios, and are looking forward to hosting their ‘Snapshot’ exhibition which we have been doing since its inception and who this year celebrate an impressive 25 years of creativity in Chichester.
This milestone year also offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedication of the many volunteers whose passion and commitment have enabled both Chichester Open Studios and Oxmarket Contemporary to flourish and continue to grow.
Together, we mark our shared milestones, and the artists who have helped shape Chichester Open Studios Art Trail. The ‘Snapshot’ Exhibition brings together one work from each artist and provides visitors with a glimpse of the breadth and vitality of the local creative community before the art trail in May.
Pick up a free COS26 Art Trail Guide from Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery (off East Street), Pallant House, (North Pallant, off East Street), Artisan Gallery (North Street), Novium Museum (off West Street) and a host of other local outlets to plan your journey.
