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“Landscapes to Surrealism” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Landscapes to Surrealism” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “Landscapes to Surrealism” by local artist Ray Perez has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday February 15.

The exhibition has a penchant for strong colours employing a variety of techniques including water colour, gouache, oil, acrylic and coloured pencil to portray a wide variety of subjects from local landscapes to abstract and surrealism.

December 3, 2024
Haughton artist to run afternoon tea art sessions

Haughton artist to run afternoon tea art sessions

Village artist Louise Barson is to stage a series of art sessions in her local tea shop.

Louise, of Haughton, has teamed up with Tilly’s in Bunbury to stage the sessions which will include afternoon tea.

October 2, 2024
The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

A local artist is staging a “paint and wine” night at Loco restaurant in Nantwich.

Jo Gilbert, known as “The ArtMixer”, wanted to put on the event to encourage more people to take up painting.

July 23, 2024
Nantwich artist wins through to Royal Academy summer show

Nantwich artist wins through to Royal Academy summer show

A Nantwich artist has been selected to have her work at the Royal Academy of Arts summer show.

Barbara Barlow was shortlisted earlier this year along with around 1,000 other artists across the UK.

June 18, 2024
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