Steyning Arts: 2019 Steyning Art Trail - 72 local artists on show across a record 23 venues.

Saturday 25th May - 11:00 - 17:00Exhibiting once again in the historic schoolroom setting of Chatfields Hall on Church Lane.

On the High Street, Sakala is showing work for the first time. Further down at Number 84 you can explore an eclectic mix of art and craftwork in the fascinating curiosity shop of a house, Old Timbers. At the bottom of the High Street, the chic The Basement 93 gallery will be hosting a special Art Trail exhibition.The Art Trail will be on the weekends of 25th-27th May and 1st-2nd June.

Most venues are open from 11am to 5pm but check the brochure or website for details (see www.steyningarts.co.uk).

Start out at the Museum
Once again Steyning Museum will be acting as our ‘Trail Hub’. There will be brochures with trail maps available and samples of work from each of the venues to peruse. The Museum is open every day, but bear in mind that it’s closed on Thursday and Sunday mornings.

Plot your route
To save on shoe leather, you can divide up the trail into a series of loops where you can take in a cluster of venues in one circuit. The Charlton Street and Newham Lane loop has much to offer this year with a new venue in Godstall Lane, and a special exhibition by the So and Sews creative textile group at Newham Lodge. Another loop down Tanyard Lane past the Church and round to Kingstone Avenue will pick up on four interesting venues.

Spread your net
Don’t miss out on the wonderful venues that are slightly out of town. The newly reopened Frankland Arms in Washington is showing work this year, as is the Stable Studio at Hammes Farm. Calcot Farmhouse, on the Ashurst Road, is also a real gem, with beautiful woodland walks to complement the paintings on show. And it’s always worth a trip to Beeding, where three venues will be open, including the Village Hall, where Steyning Camera Club have a special exhibition on the second weekend of the trail.

Pace yourself
With so much to see, art trail exhaustion can easily set in. Fortunately, there will be sustenance on offer along the way with refreshments and homemade cakes for sale at eight of the venues, and the chance to sit and enjoy them in some lovely hidden gardens.

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