"For a small cathedral city, Chichester has a thriving arts community and facilities!"

Pallant House Gallery

• Newly opened after a complete re-build and massive new collection of largely British Art from last 50 years (inc Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, Claes Oldenberg, etc). It has an very exciting programme of contemporary and historical art. www.pallant.org.uk

Cass Sculpture Foundation (Sculpture at Goodwood)

• 5 miles from Chichester, this is a internationally renowned venue for some of the biggest names in contemporary art. www.sculpture.org.uk

Chichester Festival Theatre & Minerva Theatre

• For both main stream theatre and experimental work, this internationally famous theatre has a terrific programme all year round. www.cft.org.uk

Chichester Cinema at New Park, and International Film Festival

• The Cinema at New Park shows independent international and mainstream films all year round. The Chichester International Film Festival, about to enter its' 12th Year, is renowned internationally and previews many films which go on to win awards and become major international successes. Some of our own students have contributed in the past. www.chichestercinema.org

Chichester Festivities

• Arts and Cultural event held every July www.chifest.org.uk

National Open Art exhibition, Chichester

• Occurs in November each year from national submissions, with prizes of about £600 just for student entries!: www.thenationalopenartcompetition.com

Open Doors

• Studio art trail in and around Chichester. www.opendoorsarttrail.com/

ARTEL

• A group of contemporary artists based in Chichester, many of whom are graduates from the University of Chichester.. www.artel.org.uk

I AM JOY

• A new art gallery aimed at showing the work of young artists, and a Youth Arts Festival each year in August. www.iamjoy.co.uk

Chichester Art School for Young People.

• Art classes for children and young people aged 11 - 17, taking place in artOne at the University of Chichester. www.jstudio.co.uk/chichester-art-school-for-young-people/

The Mill Studio

• Established in 1993, The Mill Studio is a working studio run by professional artists which aims to acknowledge peoples potential as individuals rather than promote a house style. Enthusiasm and positivity are the only qualifications required. The Mill Studio

OXMARKET Centre of Arts

• Community arts centre situated in the centre of Chichester. www.oxmarket.com

Bognor Regis Birdman Rally

• Internationally known for it's array of mad aviators trying to fly from the pier .... every year there's dozens of crazy entrants who valiantly try, but generally get a bit of a soaking .... open to more 'creative' entries too! www.birdman.org.uk

Real Ale and Jazz Festival

• Chichester 'Real Ale and Jazz Festival', annual music festival: www.chichester-rajf.co.uk

Blues on the Farm

• 'Blues on the Farm', annual Chichester music festival: www.pumpbottomfarm.co.uk

The ROX

• The ROX music and arts festival: www.the-rox.com

Goodwood Motor and Horse Racing

• Goodwood Motor and Horse Racing: www.gloriousgoodwood.co.uk/