What we’re about
Exploring art, heritage and ideas — for curious, sociable 40–60-somethings.
Welcome to Interesting & Interested – Chichester, a friendly group for anyone who enjoys exploring art, culture, heritage, and ideas — and doing it in good company.
Do you ever spot an exhibition, talk or performance you’d love to see, but would rather not go solo? Or have slightly different interests to your partner or friends? Then come and be interesting and interested with us — a small, friendly group of curious people who enjoy exploring culture, heritage and ideas together.
What we do:
🎭 Cultural evenings – gallery visits, theatre nights, films and talks.
🏛 Heritage outings – stately homes, artists’ houses, historic places across Sussex.
🌿 Culture and the natural world – heritage gardens and events linking design, craft and sustainability.
☕ Sociable get-togethers with a twist – each event includes time for a bit of a chat!
Typical rhythm: one weeknight local event + one weekend afternoon outing per month.
We value curiosity, kindness and respect. Numbers stay small (up to around 12 people) so it’s easy to chat and connect.
Upcoming events
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🎨 Art Evening Out – Pallant House Thursday Late
Pallant House Gallery, Pallant House Gallery, 8-9 North Pallant, Chichester PO19 1TJ England, Chichester, GB## 🎨 Art Evening Out – Pallant House Thursday Late: The Art of Care
📅 Thursday 15 January
🕔 Evening activities from 5pm early evening
📍 Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
🎟️ Half-price entry for Thursday Late events
👥 Numbers limited to 12
Meet-up point: Pallant House Café at 8:00 pm
Join us for the very first event of Interesting and Interested – Chichester, starting with Pallant House Gallery’s Thursday Late, themed “The Art of Care.”
Take your pick about what you do and when on this first meet up. You can choose from a range of activities before we get sociable!
- A guided tour
- A film screening with Q&A
- Drop-in life drawing
- Or a relaxed “Drink & Draw” workshop
See more here: Thursday Late | The Art of Care
You can attend one activity, or simply explore the gallery at your own pace — there’s no expectation that we all do the same thing.
At 8:00 pm, we’ll gather in the Pallant House café to say hello, put faces to names, and enjoy a drink together. This will be a low key introduction to the group — perfect if you’re curious but not keen on anything too structured.
No art expertise needed — just curiosity and an interest in sharing the experience with others.5 attendees
📷☕ Petworth Photography Outing – Jane Bown at Newlands House Gallery
Location not specified yet📅 Saturday 7 February
🕙 Book 10:00 am or 10:30 am gallery entry
📍 Newlands House Gallery
☕ Coffee/tea afterwards at Tiffins of Petworth
👥 Numbers limited to 12
Join us for a relaxed Saturday morning photography outing to see the Jane Bown exhibition at Newlands House Gallery — a thoughtful and beautifully curated show of work by one of Britain’s most celebrated portrait photographers.
To keep things flexible, please book your own ticket directly with the gallery, choosing either the 10:00 am or 10:30 am entry slot, whichever suits you. You’re welcome to explore the exhibition at your own pace.
At around 11:30 am, we’ll head into Petworth for coffee, tea and conversation at Tiffins of Petworth, a cosy and much-loved tea room on the High Street — perfect for warming up and chatting about what we’ve seen.
An easy, unhurried morning combining photography, good company and conversation.
### Good to know
- 🎟️ Please book your gallery ticket in advance via the Newlands House Gallery website
- 🚗 Please make your own way to Petworth (parking available in town)
- ☕ Coffee afterwards is informal and optional
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