The hugely-popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 5 – 11 July 2025, 10am-5pm. This year’s exhibition will showcase original work by emerging artists on the BA Art & Contemporary Craft, BA Craft Practices, Graduate Diploma Fine Art and MFA (Master of Fine Art) programmes.
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman to explore the life and work of Edward James and how his creative partnerships with prominent Surrealists such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington led to his involvement with some of the most iconic works, including the Mae West Lips Sofa and Lobster Telephone.
Image credit: © Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, DACS 2024
Soft Ground showcases the work of students graduating from the BA Art and Contemporary Craft, Fine Art Graduate Diploma, and MFA programmes and will feature a broad range of work by emerging artists, working across a variety of media including sculpture, installation, printmaking, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.
Interested in discussing Degree & Diploma courses face-to-face? Our Student Recruitment team will be onsite every Friday from 10am to 4pm, located next to reception at the main college at our Sussex campus. (Pre-booking is required for London campus)
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by the highly acclaimed virtuoso concert artist, composer and tutor Pavel Steidl.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Open Day at West Dean College featuring a recital from Classic FM 'rising star' Alexandra Whittingham.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by prize-winning international soloist from Belgium, Jan Depreter.
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet are recognised as being one of the world’s leading guitar quartets.
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman to explore the life and work of Edward James and how his creative partnerships with prominent Surrealists such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington led to his involvement with some of the most iconic works, including the Mae West Lips Sofa and Lobster Telephone.
Image credit: © Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, DACS 2024
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.
Interested in discussing Degree & Diploma courses face-to-face? Our Student Recruitment team will be onsite every Friday from 10am to 4pm, located next to reception at the main college at our Sussex campus. (Pre-booking is required for London campus)
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman to explore the life and work of Edward James and how his creative partnerships with prominent Surrealists such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington led to his involvement with some of the most iconic works, including the Mae West Lips Sofa and Lobster Telephone.
Image credit: © Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, DACS 2024
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.
Interested in discussing Degree & Diploma courses face-to-face? Our Student Recruitment team will be onsite every Friday from 10am to 4pm, located next to reception at the main college at our Sussex campus. (Pre-booking is required for London campus)
Interested in discussing Degree & Diploma courses face-to-face? Our Student Recruitment team will be onsite every Friday from 10am to 4pm, located next to reception at the main college at our Sussex campus. (Pre-booking is required for London campus)
Interested in discussing Degree & Diploma courses face-to-face? Our Student Recruitment team will be onsite every Friday from 10am to 4pm, located next to reception at the main college at our Sussex campus. (Pre-booking is required for London campus)
