What connects the Doomsday Book to Contemporary Art? 

Nestled in the South Downs, 20 minutes from Arundel, you can step into a settlement mentioned in the Doomsday Book. From 11 – 21 June, the magnificent oak-framed Barn at Sullington Manor Farm, is the venue for an eclectic Summer Exhibition of Contemporary Art. 

Rafters hold ‘crystal’ box kites (Marty Lowell). Below, hangs Michael Joseph’s large musical abstract  – painted during the closing performance of 2025 Chichester Festival.

Multi-award winning artists explore humanitarian issues (Carol Wagstaff) and the evocative power of the portrait (Manny Woodard). Her large charcoal heads form a striking exhibit –  “Being Human Kind “. Colourful artworks (Deborah Rainsford) and other abstract pieces bring energy and vibrancy to the scene. 

Ten Makers contribute their own stories. 

Assemblages of collected Oak pieces pay homage to the great timber barns at Sullington Manor (Oliver Hawkins).  Kate McMinnies exhibits hand-thrown ceramic sculptures and small pots, inspired by the curves and cambers of the Downs. Striking stoneware heads by Christine Burgess find a sense of belonging in the outside courtyard. See innovative studio pieces by Željko Ivanković. A triptych of Wealden clay vessels, explores how ‘place’ becomes embedded in an object.

Curators Marty Lowell and Penny Schuler, hope that you will linger within this exhibition and explore the stories of the artists and their works.  All works are for sale.    

A list of the 25 exhibiting artists can be found @contemporary_art_quietspaces

The Old Workshop cafe serving small plates and cakes will be open daily 10-4pm.