The hugely-popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 4 – 10 July 2026, 10am-5pm. This year’s exhibition will showcase original work by emerging artists and makers on the BA Art & Contemporary Craft, BA Craft Practices, MFA Craft Practices, Graduate Diploma Fine Art and MFA (Master of Fine Art) programmes.

Held in the Edward James Studios, the show will feature a diverse range of practices including sculpture, installation, printmaking, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles. Student from the Craft Practices programmes will be exhibiting Books, Furniture, Metalwork, Clocks, and Musical Instruments.

Exhibition dates: Saturday 4 July – Friday 10 July, 10am-5pm
Preview evening: Friday 3 July, 5-7pm

All welcome. Free entry.