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Ceramic work of Nantwich artist shortlisted for prestigious show

Ceramic work of Nantwich artist shortlisted for prestigious show

A local artist taught at evening classes in Nantwich could have her work displayed by the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Annual Open Exhibition in London.

Barbara Barlow began to study art when she first moved to Nantwich in 2006.

April 11, 2024
“People and Places” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“People and Places” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“People and Places,” an exhibition by local artist Damien Sheeky has opened in the newly refurbished Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition is due to run until Saturday 15 July.

June 10, 2023
Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

A purpose-built baby bereavement suite being built at Leighton Hospital is set for completion this summer.

The suite, at the hospital’s maternity unit, will provide private space for bereaved parents to spend time with their baby and family, away from the labour ward.

April 17, 2023
Calveley Primary displays new mural created by artist Rory McCann

Calveley Primary displays new mural created by artist Rory McCann

A new mural by artists Rory McCann has taken pride of place at Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich.

The mural was partly funded by local employer Boughey Distribution, based in nearby Wardle.

January 20, 2023
Nantwich Mayor invites children to design Christmas card

Nantwich Mayor invites children to design Christmas card

The Mayor of Nantwich is on the search to find a budding young artist to design this year’s Christmas card!

Cllr Peter Groves is inviting young residents and pupils of Nantwich, under the age of 16, to come up with a design along the theme of ‘Christmas in Nantwich’.

November 4, 2022
‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ is an exhibition by creative recycling artist Val Hunt which has opened at Nantwich Museum and runs until December 10.

The artwork employs ingenuity, humour and skill to create a fascinating and inspiring selection of sculptural pieces which will appeal to visitors of all ages.

September 29, 2022
“Neorenaissance” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Neorenaissance” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Neorenaissance”, a new exhibition by local artist Mark Sheeky, has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It will run until Saturday 5 March.

January 16, 2022
Mask artist from Nantwich returns to university in talent initiative

Mask artist from Nantwich returns to university in talent initiative

An internationally-acclaimed artist from Nantwich whose projects include facemasks made from foraged natural materials is returning to her roots as part of a UK initiative nurturing creative talent.

Visual artist and University of Chester graduate Estelle Woolley is returning to work with the university’s department of art and design thanks to the AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) scheme.

December 23, 2021
New Nantwich “Marina Artisan Market” makes waves

New Nantwich “Marina Artisan Market” makes waves

By Jonathan White
A new Marina Artisan Market is proving to be a hit with punters at Nantwich Marina & Canal Centre.

The market features a range of artisan styles and arts, along with general traders, and takes place every two week at the Chester Road venue.

September 29, 2021
Nantwich artist opens new premises “The Marina Gallery”

Nantwich artist opens new premises “The Marina Gallery”

By Jonathan White
Nantwich artist Tony Denton has opened a new gallery-shop to display and sell his artwork.

“The Marina Gallery” is a single storey wooden building located next to the Chandlery at Nantwich Canal Centre on Chester Road.

August 17, 2021
Talented artist, 89, produces paintings of local buildings and wildlife

Talented artist, 89, produces paintings of local buildings and wildlife

By Jonathan White
A talented artist from Wybunbury is still hard at work producing these stunning paintings – despite being 89 years old!

George Telford has produced a number of fabulous acrylic paintings of local buildings and wildlife in and around Nantwich.

July 20, 2021
Nantwich artist Tony donates artwork to Nantwich Town FC

Nantwich artist Tony donates artwork to Nantwich Town FC

By Jonathan White
Nantwich artist Tony Denton has donated his painting of the Nantwich Town FC crest being painted to the club.

Tony, accompanied by son Harvey, presented his 2ft by 3ft canvas artwork to Nantwich Town FC chairman Jon Gold on the pitch at the Optimum Pay Group Stadium earlier this week.

July 18, 2021
“NEORENAISSANCE” online exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

“NEORENAISSANCE” online exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

Music is a part of the new online “NEORENAISSANCE” exhibition on the Nantwich Museum website.

The online exhibition, by local artist Mark Sheeky, has been developed as the museum remains closed through the ongoing pandemic.

April 20, 2021