Benefits of Taking Part

In 2025 the festival attracted an estimated 62,000+ visits over 3 weekends, with 100% of visitors saying they would return. The estimated total artists’ income for the entire event was £369,000 with selling venues making an average of £2,500.

By taking part, you become an integral part of this thriving creative community that has grown over the 33 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

20,000 copies of the Artwave guide are printed and distributed across key sites in Sussex. 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 (see image).

• website LISTING

  The guide is also available to view online www.artwavefestival.org - in 2025 the website had 24k visits and 41k 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