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Sussexpaoty Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year - Art Competition at The Venue - 28th March 2026. Join the mailing list at sussexpaoty.com for early bird tickets

Can’t believe this was a week ago already… ⁣⁣Here are a few moments from the day capturing what a great atmosphere it wa...
04/04/2026

Can’t believe this was a week ago already… ⁣
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Here are a few moments from the day capturing what a great atmosphere it was.⁣
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A huge thank you to for these amazing photos 📸⁣
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If you’d like to take part next year, make sure you’re signed up to the mailing list at sussexpaoty.com so we can let you know when the open call launches.⁣
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29/03/2026

The Sitter’s Choice

We gave our celebrity sitter’s a difficult choice to make - which portrait do they pick as their favourite? 🤔

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The Mayor went with

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29/03/2026

is Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026

Congratulations Sam! 🥇

2nd Place 🥈

3rd Place .00 🥉

A tough choice had to be made by our judges and but Sam has proved himself to be a worthy winner with his fantastic portrait of

Congratulations Sam and Happy Birthday 🥳

Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 is underway!⁣⁣Our finalists are in full flow, painting live as the portraits beg...
28/03/2026

Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 is underway!⁣
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Our finalists are in full flow, painting live as the portraits begin to take shape, and there’s already some incredible work emerging 👀⁣
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🎨 Artists:⁣
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🎭 Sitters:⁣
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Councillor Cathy Glynn-Davies (Mayor of Worthing)⁣
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🖌️ Judging today:⁣
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Gary Mansfield ⁣
(stepping in as Kellie Miller couldn’t make it today)⁣
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So much talent in one room - we can’t wait to see how these portraits develop over the next few hours…⁣
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27/03/2026

⏳ This time tomorrow, we’ll have crowned our Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026!�
There’s still time to be part of it…

Watch our 9 finalists battle it out as they paint our celebrity sitters live in front of an audience - all in just 4 hours at

Expect incredible talent, atmosphere, and the chance to see the whole process unfold in real time.

🎨 Our 2026 Finalists:
�Ava Brimilcombe �Sarah Hawxwell �Sam Telford �Timothy O’Brien -artist�Ryan Holloway �Tula Parker �Kade Tame .00�Chinthu Elgin �Milo Hartnoll

🖌️ Judges:
�Kellie Miller �Sara Reeve �Matt Murphy

🎭 Celebrity Sitters:
�Jeremy Cunningham �The Mayor of Worthing – Councillor Cathy Glynn-Davies�Rich Miller

🎟️ Grab your tickets now - link in bio.

🎶 Live music at Sussex PAOTYAs our finalists paint live, we’ll also have music from .r helping to set the atmosphere ✨Al...
27/03/2026

🎶 Live music at Sussex PAOTY

As our finalists paint live, we’ll also have music from .r helping to set the atmosphere ✨

Alyxx is a young songwriter from Selsey. She has been performing at local venues, open mics and festivals such as the Havana Bar, the Partridge Inn and Victorious Festival for just over two years. Her music ranges from pop and country covers to indie and folk original music, with influences from artists like Mt. Joy and beabadoobee.

Give her a follow and check out her work 👉 .r

🎟️ Only a few tickets left - grab yours now via the link in bio.

🎶 Live music at Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year⁣⁣As our finalists paint live, we’ll have music from .ya_ to set the a...
26/03/2026

🎶 Live music at Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year⁣
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As our finalists paint live, we’ll have music from .ya_ to set the atmosphere ✨⁣
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Enya Oates is a musician and songwriter from West Sussex, crafting music that’s both catchy and intriguing. She will be performing acoustic renditions of her original material and cover versions of well-loved songs.⁣
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Give her a follow and check out her work 👉 .ya_⁣
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🎟️ Only a few tickets left - grab yours now via the link in bio.⁣
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A huge thank you to our sponsor ⁣ 🖼️⁣West Sussex Framing offers a unique personalised framing and professional Giclée pr...
25/03/2026

A huge thank you to our sponsor ⁣ 🖼️
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West Sussex Framing offers a unique personalised framing and professional Giclée printing service from The Old Dairy, Itchenor Park Farm, quickly becoming home to creative local businesses, set in beautiful West Sussex countryside.  ⁣
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With over 30 years of combined experience, Belinda, Jez, and Dee provide an outstanding bespoke service in framing and printing.⁣
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In addition to contemporary & traditional picture framing, they excel in frame restoration, creating custom commissions for unique items, scanning and artwork preparation, canvas stretching, Giclée printing and image retouching.⁣
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Check out westsussexframing.com⁣
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Thank you to our sponsor 💙⁣⁣We’re incredibly grateful to Blue Spire Limited for supporting Sussex Portrait Artist of th...
19/03/2026

Thank you to our sponsor 💙⁣
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We’re incredibly grateful to Blue Spire Limited for supporting Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year and helping us bring this event to life! 👏⁣
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Based in Chichester, Blue Spire are a team of friendly accountants dedicated to helping businesses and individuals stay on top of their finances. From tax and bookkeeping to payroll and business growth, they make managing money simple, stress-free, and jargon-free. ⁣
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As Xero Gold Partners, they embrace digital solutions and fixed-fee pricing, making finance clearer and more efficient for their clients - so they can focus on what they do best.⁣
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We’re so grateful for their generous donation to , helping us celebrate creativity and support the local art community! 🎨⁣
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💡 Show them some love & check them out at !⁣
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🎟️ Last remaining tickets for Sussex PAOTY - Grab yours now via the link in bio!⁣
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17/03/2026

Judge Spotlight - Matt Murphy ⁣
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We’re excited to have on the judging panel for Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026.⁣
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In this reel, Matt shares his top tip for our finalists:⁣
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“Keep things simple - try not to overwork the portrait. I’m not looking for exact realism. I’m much more interested in paintings that capture the character and energy of the sitter.”⁣
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A great reminder that it’s not just about likeness - it’s about life, expression and presence.⁣
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🎟️ Tickets are now on sale and selling fast.⁣
We sold out last year - don’t miss your chance to see it live at on 28th March.⁣
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Link in bio to book.⁣
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