A popular art festival takes place next month.

Artwave 2024 opens on September 7 and will run across three weekends with free-to-visit exhibitions, artists' open houses and studios across the Lewes district.

There will be 164 venues taking part including 45 new ones that will be opening their doors for the first time this year in Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs.

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The exhibitions created by hundreds of artists will be displayed in private homes, windmills, railway signal boxes, farms and churches.

Many of the venues will be offering refreshments in the garden, talks, demonstrations, performances and opportunities to join in.  

A spokesman for the festival said: "Enjoy lunch at a rural pottery, a puppet show at an artist’s home, hear live music in a carpenter’s garden, or try your hand at lino printing.

"Whether just out for a browse or shopping for your own home or a unique gift, buy direct from the artists and support this thriving creative community."

People interested in the festival can pick up a printed guide from Lewes or Seaford Tourist Information Centres, Charleston or at the venues.

More information can be found at artwavefestival.org. 

Artwave is supported by Lewes District Council and businesses across the county including headline sponsors Artelium Wine Estate, which is opening as an Artwave venue this year.

Councillor Johnny Denis, cabinet member for arts, culture, tourism and leisure at Lewes District Council, said: “Artwave supports our brilliant creative community by giving art lovers the chance to discover new work, meet artists and makers and buy directly from them.

"The festival always showcases a wide variety of quality art to suit all tastes and this year’s line-up of exhibitions and open studios looks fantastic - so do come along and enjoy it if you can.” 

The festival is celebrating its 31st year with more venues than ever before.