Every Step of the Way

Every Step of the Way explores the South Downs Way through inspirational artworks and has been curated by artist-curators, Tim Craven, Deborah Richards and Melanie Rose to illustrate the activity of walking the South Downs Way, through visual art.

The South Downs Way is a 100-mile-long national trail over the spectacular South Downs, from Eastbourne to Winchester.




 

Exhibition locations

The exhibition which will take place at The Novium Museum and Weald and Downland Living Museum is structured around the 11 sections of the national trail and features artwork from 33 artists each responding to The Way through the lens of creative practice. The works will be shared across the two venues, with each museum featuring a different set of works.

Every Step of The Way at The Novium Museum also features artefacts from the museum collection related to the history of the South Downs including archaeological finds from excavations across The Way.

Exhibition dates

• Opens at The Novium Museum on 11 October 2025. Admission is free, with donations welcome. 
• Opens at the Weald & Downland Living Museum (opens new window) on 22 September 2025. Admission included in the museum entry charge.

A programme of art workshops, led by artists featured within the exhibition will be taking place at The Novium Museum. For more details please visit What's on.

Free walks

A series of free walks along local sections of the South Downs Way are taking place with The Ramblers and some of the exhibiting artists. For more information or to book, please visit South West Sussex Walks & Rambles (opens new window).