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The Sussex PAOTY Team
Louise Duggan - Organiser
Jan Pamir - Marketing Manager and advisor
Jan Pamir - Marketing Manager and advisor
Louise Duggan is a Chichester-based multidisciplinary artist creating bold, intuitive mixed media works that explore identity, transformation, and emotion. After earning her BA (Hons) in Art and Design, she built a successful career in high-end interior design before founding Ophelia Art Consultancy, sourcing artwork for international hot
Louise Duggan is a Chichester-based multidisciplinary artist creating bold, intuitive mixed media works that explore identity, transformation, and emotion. After earning her BA (Hons) in Art and Design, she built a successful career in high-end interior design before founding Ophelia Art Consultancy, sourcing artwork for international hotel brands across the Middle East.
Her 23 years in Dubai included major commissions, including work for the iconic Burj Al Arab. Deeply influenced by her African childhood and mixed heritage, Louise’s work is instinctive and layered—combining colour, texture, and symbolism drawn from memory and feeling.
She is also the founder of Sussex Creative Art Network CIC, and her work has been featured in Arabian Vogue, World of Interiors, and international exhibitions.
Jan Pamir - Marketing Manager and advisor
Jan Pamir - Marketing Manager and advisor
Jan Pamir - Marketing Manager and advisor
Jan Pamir has built extensive experience in the contemporary art world through her role as Marketing Manager at Enter Gallery in Brighton. Over the past five years, she has collaborated closely with both established and emerging artists, working on high-profile exhibitions, exclusive print launches, and major events such as the London Ori
Jan Pamir has built extensive experience in the contemporary art world through her role as Marketing Manager at Enter Gallery in Brighton. Over the past five years, she has collaborated closely with both established and emerging artists, working on high-profile exhibitions, exclusive print launches, and major events such as the London Original Print Fair.
With a strong background in art marketing and communications, Jan has been instrumental in making fine art more accessible, helping collectors connect with outstanding contemporary works. Her expertise spans artist promotion, digital marketing strategy, and art consultancy, giving her valuable insight into both the creative and commercial sides of the industry.
Passionate about supporting artists and celebrating creativity, Jan brings her skills and marketing expertise to the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year competition.
Gary Mansfield - Advisor and Host
Jan Pamir - Marketing Manager and advisor
Gary Mansfield - Advisor and Host
Fine artist, curator, and host of the Ministry of Arts Podcast, Gary Mansfield brings a wealth of experience and a unique journey into the arts. Having discovered his creativity while serving a prison sentence in his twenties, he went on to study Fine Art and build close connections with leading YBAs including Sarah Lucas, Gavin Turk, and
Fine artist, curator, and host of the Ministry of Arts Podcast, Gary Mansfield brings a wealth of experience and a unique journey into the arts. Having discovered his creativity while serving a prison sentence in his twenties, he went on to study Fine Art and build close connections with leading YBAs including Sarah Lucas, Gavin Turk, and Tracey Emin.
Gary is Director of Koestler Arts, The Sixteen Trust, and VOMA (Virtual Online Museum of Art), as well as an ambassador for The Forward Trust.Artist of the Year is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive arts community.
The Competition
The Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year Competition comprises of an Open Call where any Sussex based artist can submit their work to our esteemed panel of judges. Once the Open Call has closed, all entries will be judged & a group of 9 finalists will be revealed. These finalists will then go head to head in a 4 hour live painting competition with a celebrity sitter with the winner decided by a panel of judges at The Venue, Worthing. Find out more about the 2025 artists here
The Venue
The Venue, Worthing will remain the home of the portrait competition for the foreseeable future. A dynamic entertainment space housed inside a gorgeous grade II listed building creates a dramtic setting for such an event.