The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers at 100.

COMING SOON

2nd March - 2nd June

Formed in 1924, the Society of Sussex Painters (SSP) is celebrating their 100th year with an inspiring exhibition, showcasing work from their members. The original SSP members were established London artists who had gravitated to Sussex, not to retire, but to enjoy the fruits of their labours in the Sussex countryside. They would annually exhibit at Worthing Museum & Art Gallery as well as other Sussex galleries. The society has continued to exhibit, through WWII to the present day, and now they’re back in Worthing with a new exhibition: As We See It Now: The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers at 100. This exhibition demonstrates the high standard of their traditional, hand crafted art forms, which celebrate our county’s rich cultural heritage.

Between 1930 and 1950 the SSP was closely connected with the Brighton School of Art, with many eminent tutors exhibiting in solo or SSP group shows at prestigious venues. They included the principal E. A. Sallis Benney, Charles Knight, Louis Ginnett, Dorothy Coke and Luther Roberts. Other famous SSP members included Arthur Rackham, Morgan Rendle and Claude Muncaster. From the 1950s, Printmakers and Sculptors were included in the membership, reflecting more
commercial forms of art and design. Current membership includes 18 practising painters, illustrators, sculptors and printmakers from around Brighton> SSP are proud to present this exhibition of work of past and present members in a venue where it all began 100 years ago.

Exhibitors:
Graham Allum , Helen Armstrong, John Armstrong, Janet Ballard, Margaret Mcgregor Betts, Lucy Bristow, Davina Colmer, Amanda Rosenstein Davidson, Jane Jukes, Caroline Marsland, Penny Marler, Shirley May, Terri Micklam, Jane Palmer, Lucy Parker, Orna Schneerson Pascal, Janet Roland, Robin Roward.

Please Note All Worthing Museum and Gallery’s Exhibitions are free. No need to book, just turn up. Donations are gladly accepted, these are used to support WTM’s work to enrich people’s lives through arts and heritage. You can donate online here or via our donation boxes at the Museum.

Museum & Gallery Opening Times
Wednesdays: 10am – 5pm
Thursdays: 10am – 8pm
Fridays: 10am – 5pm
Saturdays: 10am – 5pm
Sundays: 11am – 3pm