This beautiful West Sussex town is a work of art in itself. The first port of call for any aesthete should be the glorious castle, but those of an artistic bent will find plenty to fire the imagination, says Alice Cooke

Arundel Art Room

A contemporary art gallery representing established and upcoming artists both locally and from around the world. It is open 11am to 4pm daily, except Mondays and Wednesdays, or by appointment outside these hours.

01903 885309; www.arundelartroom.com

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The Zimmer Stewart Gallery

Showcases emerging and established contemporary artists through a programme of six to eight exhibitions each year. This month it’s New Year 2015 Large Paintings, which runs until the end of February. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.

01903 882063; www.zimmerstewart.co.uk

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The Project Gallery

A relative newcomer to the Arundel gallery scene, having opened last summer, exhibiting paintings, drawings, original prints, ceramics and sculpture. Exhibitions are held throughout the year in a four to six week rotation. Through January it is New White by Idun Eustace and Emma Rimer, which runs until 4 February.

www.theprojectgallery.co.uk

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The Mill Studio

This contemporary art gallery just outside Arundel specialises in fine art courses and events. This month there is an Open Morning on 10 January from 10am to 1pm, which is an ideal opportunity to review courses and enrolments and for anybody “unsure of their direction” to discuss their artistic needs.

01243 558880; www.themillstudio.com

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