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SUSSEX PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR

The Sussex PAOTY Competition is an exciting opportunity for both amateur and professional artists to battle it out for the prestigious accolade of Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year.


Featuring celebrity sitters, guest judges, artist stalls and live entertainment throughout the day - this unmissable event takes place at The Venue, Worthing once a year. 

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Sussex PAOTY 2025

Look back at the 2025 competition which took place at The Venue, Worthing on Saturday 22nd March 2025.

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A Chichester CAN Event

Organised by the Sussex Creative Art Network CIC, this event celebrates Sussex’s creative community while serving as a key fundraiser for Chichester CAN—part of the Sussex Creative Art Network CIC—a non profit initiative dedicated to supporting local artists through exhibitions, workshops and networking opportunities.

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