ARTEL is a group of professional artists who collaborate to exhibit their work whilst establishing a dynamic community. Working in the South Downs area, each artist has developed a unique and informed practice. The artwork from this covers a rich and diverse range of subjects and media shared through an annual show in Chichester at the Oxmarket Contemporary gallery.

2026 - (No Theme)

Oxmarket Contemporary
13-25 October 2026

Opening times: 10am-4.30pm Tues-Sat; 12-4pm Sun; (closed Mon).
St Andrews Court, off East Street, Chichester, PO19 1YH

Each artist presents work from their ongoing practice. We also feature two new guest artists, Christine Forbes (painter) and Terry Merritt (sculptor). The exhibtion spans across both galleries, artists will be available to meet you there throughout the show. Images and information will be posted here in October, you can see more on socials (instagram: @chigroupartel; facebook: artelgroup).

2026 Exhibiting Artists:

Maureen Brigden
Isabel Dodson
Sue England
Liz Hanan
Jackie Knee
Deborah Mitchelson
Carol Naylor
Tiffany Robinson
Polly Dutton
Lorraine Molins
Linda Nevill
Deborah Richards
Martin Smith
Helen Solly
Bridget Woods

Plus Guest Artists:
Christine Forbes
Terry Merritt

2025 - THE SPACE BETWEEN

Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery
30 Sept - 12 October 2025

New work was created within the context of the artists ongoing practice that also considered this theme. Research resulted in final pieces that were provocative, playful, and profound, in drawing, sculpture, and painting.

2025 Exhibiting Artists ++
Deborah Mitchelson
Carol Naylor
Tiffany Robinson
Isabel Dodson
Sue England
Lorraine Molins
Deborah Richards
Linda Nevill
Martin V. Smith
Jackie Knee
Bridget Woods
Liz Hanan
Helen Solly
Maureen Brigden

Isabel Dodson BA Fine Art, DRSAM

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EDGES

The sea has been a part of my life since a child growing up in Blackpool ….. the daily bus trip to school, playing on the beach in the holidays…… air and life were full of its sound and breezes.

For this exhibition I have chosen work from several series which relate to sea edges. They are based on responses to locally familiar Chichester Harbour, field trips to Wales and the South Downs Seven Sisters.

Mostly working in oils, the series Onomatopoeia uses a restricted palette whilst newer paintings use glazes and newsprint. All explore my particular interest in sounds, rhythms and atmosphere whilst reflecting on the human condition.

Fishbourne Creek and the Harbour beyond, is now on my doorstep and has been a fruitful source of inspiration for many years, as shown in my browser, books and cards.

www.isabeldodson.com

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