Exhibition of Finalists at Newlands House Gallery

The 12 finalists will be presented in a dedicated exhibition at Newlands House Gallery, Petworth bringing together work across ceramics, textiles, metal, wood and mixed media. The display offers a focused view of contemporary craft practice in Sussex – the hub of the contemporary craft revival – foregrounding material skill, process and invention across a diverse range of approaches.

Sussex Craft Awards 2026: The Finalists is open to the public from June 20 to July 20, Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. www.newlandshouse.gallery

“The Sussex Craft Awards were established to champion the exceptional quality of craft being produced across the county and to provide a platform for makers whose work deserves wider recognition,” said Jessica Wood, Director of Sussex Craft Week. “This year’s finalists demonstrate the vitality, ambition and diversity of contemporary craft practice in Sussex.”