LOCAL artists are being urged to get creative and submit their work for display at the next instalment of the Bexhill Footbridge Gallery, but time is running out, with entries closing on 10 November, 2025.
This will be the third art competition run by the Footbridge Project team, which transforms the town’s railway footbridge into a vibrant outdoor gallery space.
The latest exhibition, Footbridge Gallery 3.0, will celebrate 100 years of the Bexhill Chamber of Commerce, with the simple but inspiring theme of “100”.
Organisers say the theme can be interpreted in any way artists choose from history and community to numbers, repetition, or centenary-inspired creativity. The selected artworks will be displayed from February 2026 and will remain in place for at least two years, viewed by thousands of people passing through the footbridge.
Almost any artistic medium can be entered, as the final display will use digitally reproduced vinyl panels, meaning there’s no need to send in original work. Past submissions have included everything from paintings, drawings, and photography to knitting, mosaics, sculpture, digital art, and even poetry and sound pieces.
The competition is open to anyone living or working in East Sussex, with entries encouraged from adults and children alike.
If you need help submitting your entry, the organisers suggest asking a friend or family member to get in touch via the website or Facebook page.
Footbridge Gallery 3.0 is organised by the Footbridge Project team — Diana and Tim Birch, Joan Thurgar, and Lee Parkin.
To find out more or submit your entry, visit www.footbridgegallery.art and don’t delay!
