inspiring, engaging and connecting
young creatives
Welcome to
Farley Arts Trust
Rooted in the unique surrealist legacy of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose the Farley Arts Trust was established over twenty years ago to inspire and engage young people in the visual arts and bring them and their art works together in collaborative exhibitions and activities.
Every year we offer opportunities for East Sussex based young people that are designed to introduce them to the world of visual arts beyond the classroom. This includes exhibitions, workshops, talks, visits, performances, awards and bursaries. The next Farley Arts Trust Awards & Exhibition will take place in November 2026 and the next Wonderfully Surreal competition in 2027.
Drawing on the legacy of his parents, Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, Antony Penrose set up the Farley Arts Trust to introduce current generations to the life and work of Roland and Lee and the many mid-twentieth century surrealist and modernist artists who, as friends, spent time with them at Farleys. This includes Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, Dorothea Tanning, Leonora Carrington and Man Ray.
Imogen Churchill
The opportunities we offer students in the local area are made possible through support from charitable trusts, arts organisations, local societies, government grants, sponsorship from companies, donations and legacies from individuals as well as the expertise and voluntary work of the Trustees. In recent years crucial funding has included grants from Wealden District Council, The Chalk Cliff Trust and The Band Trust. The Trust also receives continuing and invaluable support from the staff of Farleys House & Gallery.
If you are interested in finding out more and getting involved with Farley Arts Trust, please email enquiries@farleyartstrust.co.uk.
Aurora McGowan