Benefits

Artwave is a key cultural event that acts as a gateway for visitors to enjoy the area, to spend and stay. In 2023 the festival attracted an estimated 57,300 visits over 3 weekends, with 95% of visitors saying they would return. The estimated total artists’ income for the entire event was £409,500 with 90% of artists saying they would take part in the event again.

Everyone who registers will get the following:

  • LISTING IN THE full colour printed guide

15,000 copies of the guide are printed and distributed across key sites in Sussex. Each exhibition will also receive copies of the guide and posters to distribute.

Each listing will include the following:

  • 1 image (full colour)

  • Full address of exhibition

  • 1 website / social link

  • Short description of your exhibition

  • Opening dates and times

  • Facilities key

  • Listing on the relevant map

Please note that all listings will be 1/6 A5 page - as per image to the right. There might also be the opportunity to purchase extra advertising space in the guide at a later date.

  • website LISTING

    Every exhibition will be listed on their relevant trail on www.artwavefestival.org - in 2023 the website had 23k visits and 47k page views.

  • instagram

    Every exhibition will be included on a carousel post for their trail on instagram.com/artwavefestival.

  • festival marketing

    Inclusion in the overall marketing and promotion of the festival including advertising, press campaign (run by Lewes District Council Comms Team), listings etc. Artwave receives press coverage and extensive promotion from Visit Lewes via social media, website, the Tourist Information Centres and on roadside banners across the Lewes District. Other festival sponsors provide marketing materials such as free estate agent signboard promoting your venue.

  • Support & advice

    The friendly Artwave team can offer advice to all venues.