Our picks at Artwave

Step into the magical world of fungi at The Seasons: nature-inspired artwork by writer and illustrator Sophie Bresnahan, alongside creations from local charity Headway Sussex.

16–17 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AH

08:30–18:00, 5–18 September · 10:00–16:00 on Sundays

Why we picked it

Our friends at Seasons have transformed their shop into something quite magical this year. A celebration of fungi, growth and the quiet life of the natural world.

Immersive day-to-night garden experience exploring light, sound and nature, with wellbeing workshops, a collage exhibition, light installations, music, food and botanical retail. By artist Felicity Menteath.

The Woodshed, Ivors Lane, Hamsey, BN8 5TB

12:00–20:00, 5–20 September

Why we picked it

A work rooted in land and light. We're proud to say Nava contributed music and our own Adrian Peckitt is the photographer, cinematographer and co-producer of this show — so this one is close to home.

Art + Wine = good times.

Back for a second year, Maggie's is sharing her space with some fantastic artists. Follow Maggie's for details of the preview night.

Maggie's of Lewes, 27 Western Road, Lewes, BN7 1RL

12:00–18:30, 5–20 September · 12:00–15:00 on Sundays

Why we picked it

An organic wine shop hosting local artists for the duration of Artwave — art and wine in a space that already feels like a celebration. Look out for their preview night.

Colourful, dreamlike paintings by Kristen Ram Kleps alongside three varied media works by Michael Bentley, with delicious homemade food and drinks. Create a free mini watercolour with Kristen every Thursday, 18:00–21:00.

Caccia & Tails, 176 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1YE

08:00–20:00, 5–20 September · 09:00–20:00 on Sundays

Why we picked it

We love any excuse to point you to Caccia & Tails — one of our favourite spots in Lewes. Go for the art, stay for the food.

An exploration of place and belonging by Marco and Sonia Crivello, including Nada Rajab's "Art from Rubble" project. Sculpture, photography, embroidered botanically dyed textiles, and found materials.

Fullers Passage, 19 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LN

11:00–16:00, 5–20 September

Why we picked it

A collaborative multimedia installation by Marco and Sonia Crivello exploring place, belonging and connection — sculpture, photography, found materials and botanically dyed textiles, alongside a special collaboration with Gaza artists transforming war debris into youth art. Quietly extraordinary.