THE OPEN: ODYSSEY 

 
 

‘Fox Foot’ 2026 featured in…

THE OPEN: ODYSSEY 

28 March 2026-31 May 2026

at Hastings Contemporary

The Open: Odyssey celebrates the creative force of Sussex, bringing together artwork by over 150 artists from across the region. Each work offers a unique and personal reflection on the theme of odyssey, journeying through time, place, imagination and experience. The exhibited works were selected from over 2,600 entries, and span painting, drawing,printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, film and installation, reflecting theambition, diversity and creative bravery of the region. The Open: Odysseyis Hastings Contemporary’s first open exhibition, delivered in partnershipwith Sussex Contemporary. All works will be available to purchase.The Open: Odysseyis at Hastings Contemporary from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 31 May2026. 

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Hastings Contemporary

Rock-a-Nore Road, 

Hastings, 

TN34 3DW

01424 728377 

hastingscontemporary.org

Visiting the galleryOpen Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays, 11am-5pm. Under 18s visit for free. Hastings and Rother residents can visit for half price, from just£5. Hastings Contemporary is an independent arts charity in the heart of Hastings Old Town. Situated on the town’s historic fishing beach,the gallery brings inspiring art to Hastings through an ambitious programme of exhibitions, events and partnerships. Sussex Contemporary celebrates, supports, and promotes contemporary artists, makers and crafts people providing them with innovative ways of showcasing their work. With a vibrant annual programme of national and regional exhibitions and a series of workshops and talks called ‘The Business of Art’ we actively support living creatives towards greater commercial success.