Benefits of Taking Part

In 2024 the festival attracted an estimated 53,000 visits over 3 weekends, with 98% of visitors saying they would return. The estimated total artists’ income for the entire event was £333,250 with 96% of artists saying they would take part in the event again.

By taking part, you become an integral part of this thriving creative community that has grown over the 32 years that the festival has been running. We could not be prouder to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary variety of talented artists and makers who are living and working in this part of Sussex. There is no Artwave without you!

Your Registration Fee Includes:

  • printed guide LISTING

15,000 copies of the Artwave guide are printed and distributed across key sites in Sussex. Each exhibition will also receive copies of the guide to distribute.

Each listing includes:

  • 1 image (full colour)

  • Full address of exhibition

  • 1 website / social link

  • Short description of your exhibition

  • Opening dates and times

  • Facilities key

  • Listing on the relevant map

Please note that all listings will be 1/6 A5 page - as per image to the right. There might also be the opportunity to purchase extra advertising space in the guide at a later date.

  • website LISTING

    The guide is also available to view online www.artwavefestival.org - in 2024 the website had 24k visits and 43k page views.

  • instagram CAROUSEL POST

    Every exhibition will be included on a carousel post (of up to 10 exhibitions) on instagram.com/artwavefestival.

  • festival marketing

    Inclusion in the overall marketing and promotion of the festival including advertising, posters, social media, press (run by Lewes District Council Comms Team), listings etc. Artwave also receives press coverage and extensive promotion from Visit Lewes via social media, website, the Tourist Information Centres and on roadside banners across the Lewes District. Other festival sponsors provide marketing materials such as free estate agent signboard promoting your venue.

  • Support & advice

    The friendly Artwave team can offer advice to all venues via email info@artwavefestival.org