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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
Prisoner of War exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Prisoner of War exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition telling the story of prisoners of war in World War II with reference to those held in local camps and hostels has opened at Nantwich Museum.

There were 12 base camps in Cheshire during the war with numerous hostels housing low security “non-officer rank” men obliged to fight but who found themselves working in agriculture, forestry and War Department work.

November 6, 2024
‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

A “Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation” exhibition by local Ten Plus Textiles group has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday November 30.

Eye-catching works of textile art include fine hand and machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, beadwork, weaving, collage and mixed media.

September 26, 2024
Family stage photography exhibition for Nantwich care resident

Family stage photography exhibition for Nantwich care resident

The family of an elderly resident of a Nantwich care home are staging a photography exhibition – to celebrate his lifelong work!

And Ian Tuckley’s daughter Zoe hopes the exhibition will give the 80-year-old inspiration as he battles against Parkinson’s disease.

August 6, 2024
“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is showcasing a new quilt made by Jan Aldersay of local textile group ‘Connected Threads’ which has been donated to the museum.

Making of the quilt was inspired by the Art Fund podcast “Meet Me At The Museum”, as well as her personal visits to museums and galleries over many years.

July 30, 2024
Nantwich Museum to open “Our High Street” exhibition

Nantwich Museum to open “Our High Street” exhibition

Nantwich Museum is to open a new exhibition called “Our High Street, its history, buildings and people”.

The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the High Street from its earliest development in the 12th century.

July 13, 2024
Shavington Parish Council to stage series of D-Day 80 events

Shavington Parish Council to stage series of D-Day 80 events

Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council is to host a series of events and activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The initiatives aim to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of those who served during World War II while fostering community engagement and education.

May 30, 2024
“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “The Seasons” by local textile art group Connected Threads has opened in the Millennium Gallery, Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday 6 July.

Connected threads are a lively, friendly group with a love of stitch their aim is to promote stitch as a way to relax, make friends and improve wellbeing.

May 9, 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
‘Nude not Rude’ Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nude not Rude’ Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new “Nude not Rude” exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum of life drawings by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group.

The group has more than 300 members who all share a love of drawing the human figure.

March 21, 2024
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A photographic exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday April 27.

It is a welcome return to the museum of a popular exhibition, which is always well received attracting visitors from throughout the region.

February 26, 2024
Stunning images mark RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre’s 30th birthday

Stunning images mark RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre’s 30th birthday

A new photography exhibition is celebrating the life-saving work of RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich.

Animal lovers submitted hundreds of entries for the exhibition, which is being held to mark the 30th birthday of the charity’s London Road site.

February 21, 2024
Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

An exhibition paying tribute to Crewe suffragist Ada Chew is moving to a final venue in the town before leaving the area.

Hundreds of people have visited the display since it opened at Crewe Market Hall last July and then moved to the town library and Queen’s Park café.

February 12, 2024