The Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year Competition 2026
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Venue. | Worthing, EN
About this Event
Welcome to the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year Competition! 🎨
Nine talented finalists will go head-to-head in a thrilling 4-hour live painting challenge, capturing the essence of one of three celebrity sitters. Only one will be crowned Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025!
Our esteemed judging panel will be:
Sara Reeve – Artist, tututor and Sky Arts presenter.
Matt Murphy – Renowned portrait artist
Kellie Miller – Founder of Kellie Miller art gallery
Our Celebrity Sitters are:
The Mayor of Worthing, Borough Councillor - Cathy Glynn-Davies
Bass guitarist with folk-rock band, Levellers , and Artist- Jeremy Cunningham
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Join us for a day of creativity, inspiration, and friendly competition!
As well as the live painting we will have interviews throughout the day by our guest present, Gary Mansfield - host of the
All funds go towards supporting Chichester to bring more events like this to Sussex.
Read further details on the event at www.sussexpaoty.com and follow the latest news at @sussexpaoty
Where is it happening?
The Venue., 55b Chapel Road, Worthing, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 20.21



















