Chichester CAN
is here to connect, create, and celebrate.
We champion diverse art forms, support local artists, and provide a platform where all voices can be seen and heard. Join us in building a creative, inclusive community—one that celebrates expression, collaboration, and the richness of our shared experiences.
Upcoming events
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October - Monthly Creative Meet-ups
🗓 Thursday 30th Oct
🕛 5.30pm- 7pm
📍 Fernleigh, Chichester.(Upstairs members lounge)
Our monthly creative meetup is all about connection, conversation, and community 💬
This month, we’ll start with a short intro from Chichester CAN, followed by our guest @annabors.mua — makeup artist, model & founder of own the frame workshops — who’ll share three great tips to help you feel relaxed (and even enjoy!) being in front of the camera 📸✨
Then it’s over to you — a chance to introduce yourself, share your work, and connect with other local creatives.
We’ll also be asking:
💭 if we had a creative community space in chichester — what would that look like for you?Come for the ideas, stay for the conversation, and be part of a growing network of artists, makers & dreamers building something special together
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Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 -Open Call
September 1st 2025 - Nov 1st
OPEN TO ALL SUSSEX ARTISTS aged over 18.
Your chance to paint celebrity sitters in front of a live audience, with your work judged by guest industry experts.Show your skills, gain exposure, and compete for the title of Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026.
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A Creative Space Chi
A Creative Community Group Get-Together for Arts & Crafts.
We are excited to be supporting this great idea.
Bring your own project, start something new using our resources, or simply connect with others for inspiration for your next creative piece!
📅 The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, starting October 2025
🕡 6:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Ghost At the Feast, 33–34 North Street, Chichester
💜 Free to attendTo learn more and book your spot for the 14th Oct, click the link below
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Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026
March 28th 2026
The Sussex PAOTY Competition is an exciting opportunity for both amateur and professional artists to battle it out for the prestigious accolade of Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year.
Featuring celebrity sitters, guest judges, artist stalls and live entertainment throughout the day - this unmissable event takes place at The Venue, Worthing once a year.
Rooted in Creativity, Growing in Community
Launched in July 2024, Chichester CAN is part of Sussex Creative Art Network CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company. It brings together artists, creatives, and the wider community to celebrate and support the arts in all its forms.
Our mission is to amplify local voices, shine a light on the wide range of creative practices happening across Chichester, and make space for both grassroots and established artists to share their work. We’re working to build a dedicated hub for workshops, exhibitions, and collaboration—fostering an inclusive, thriving art scene rooted in connection, creativity, and community. Many of us work in isolation; Chichester CAN is about bringing us together.
We’re here to spark inspiration and bring together artists, creatives, and curious minds in a space that celebrates the joy of making and sharing art.
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