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Spurstow artist Dee Walker shortlisted for MS Amlin prize

Spurstow artist Dee Walker shortlisted for MS Amlin prize

Spurstow artist and former teacher Dee Walker has been shortlisted for the prestigious MS Amlin Continuity Prize with her painting, The Lake is Deep.

The prize, part of the National Open Art (NOA) competition, is sponsored by MS Amlin, the London-based arm of Japanese global insurer MS&AD.

November 20, 2017
Autistic artist creates oil painting cards of Nantwich scenes

Autistic artist creates oil painting cards of Nantwich scenes

By Jonathan White
An autistic artist is creating stunning oil paintings of Nantwich scenes to sell as cards.

Talented Christian Turner, aged 23, from Sandbach, produced this painting of Nantwich Town Square as his first scene.

August 18, 2017
Celebration of William Shakespeare at Nantwich Museum

Celebration of William Shakespeare at Nantwich Museum

“A Celebration of William Shakespeare” exhibition by local artist John Harrison has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It runs until Saturday June 3.

April 5, 2017
Nantwich Museum displays gift painting from US artist

Nantwich Museum displays gift painting from US artist

“Nantwich (I Flew The Nest)” is a new addition to the art collection at Nantwich Museum – thanks to US-based artist.

It is a multi-layered work by artist Jon Measures, who grew up in Nantwich but is now based in Los Angeles.

June 22, 2016
Nantwich Museum exhibits work by Cheshire artist Alex Jabore

Nantwich Museum exhibits work by Cheshire artist Alex Jabore

Selected works by award-winning Cheshire artist Alex Jabore are on display at Nantwich Museum.

Her exhibition is running in the Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue until Saturday March 26.

January 18, 2016
Local artist to exhibit wildlife work at Nantwich Museum

Local artist to exhibit wildlife work at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition of wildlife paintings opens in the Your Space gallery at Nantwich Museum this week.

The Living Landscape, an exhibition by local artist Becky Thorley-Fox, runs from Tuesday November 10 until Saturday December 19.

November 9, 2015
Love Art Gallery in Nantwich to launch new exhibition

Love Art Gallery in Nantwich to launch new exhibition

Love Art Gallery in Nantwich is to stage a new exhibition of a visiting artist.

Graham Lowe’s exhibition is called ‘Wild About Birds’ and is at the venue on Pillory Street from this Saturday June 20.

June 17, 2015
Nantwich artist to feature at Bailey Arts exhibition

Nantwich artist to feature at Bailey Arts exhibition

A Nantwich artist is to have her work displayed at a new exhibition in a nearby gallery.

Sally Huntington’s latest work, inspired by her Nantwich roots, will enjoy its debut public showing at Bailey Arts, Dagfields Farm, Walgherton.

June 11, 2015
Young Wistaston artist wins Reaseheath postcard competition

Young Wistaston artist wins Reaseheath postcard competition

Budding artist Naomi Dean’s picture of a rural scene has won a competition held during Reaseheath College’s Family Festival.

The competition was held to see who could portray “Reaseheath on a Postcard”.

June 2, 2015
Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Young artistic talents of Nantwich primary schools are celebrating success in a local competition. Five schools participated in the 2014 Rotary Art Competition organised by The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

May 12, 2014
Work of local artist Kate McKennan in Nantwich Museum exhibition

Work of local artist Kate McKennan in Nantwich Museum exhibition

An exhibition by local artist Kate McKennan has opened at Nantwich Museum. Kate’s exhibition of paintings and drawings are on show in the Millennium Gallery until Saturday June 21.

April 30, 2014
African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

A prized collection of antique African carved figures could fetch £20,000 at auction in Nantwich this week. Leading Manchester artist Geoffrey Key is selling a host of tribal “Yoruba” art at the Peter Wilson sale because of a house move.

July 8, 2012
Canal artist stops off in Nantwich during “Year of the Boat” journey

Canal artist stops off in Nantwich during “Year of the Boat” journey

An artist travelling the UK’s canals has been in Nantwich for the latest stage of his “Year of the Boat” project. Rob Pointon, 29, gave shoppers a glimpse of his work when he painted in the heart of Nantwich town centre.

June 14, 2012