Arts Pages

Arts in Chester form a rich tapestry of activities and events to suit all tastes.

Whether you wish to  find a choir to sing in, a drama event to see,  or an exhibition to visit, this website can help.

Our Virtual Gallery features works by Chester and Cheshire Artists, our Public Art Trail will guide you around some of Chester's best-loved art in Public Spaces, and the site provides links to further information on Funding, Professional Development, and Listings. There are also contact numbers to help with any further queries you might have.

Virtual Art Gallery

The virtual art gallery is a showcase for the wealth of local talent in the Cheshire area. Linking up with the Cheshire Artists Network, the virtual gallery gives these artist a chance to show there work to the world.

Public Art Trail

The Public Art Trail around Chester takes you round 43 stops of publicly accessible pieces art. Starting from Town Hall Square and finishing just outside Malpas!

Venues

Chester offers a year-round programme of arts and entertainment including; Festivals, Street Events, Exhibitions, Performing Arts, Community Projects and Public art, provided by a mix of professional, voluntary and statutory groups and agencies.

Chester Performs

Chester Performs is a new organisation driving the development of the performing arts in Chester and Cheshire. It is responsible for the development of Chester’s new Performing Arts Centre (external link) and is a leading producer and promoter of diverse events in and around the city.

Over the next few years Chester Performs will be working closely with local, national and international artists to deliver exciting and unusual projects. There are lots of ways in which you can take part both as audiences and participants.

 

Visit the Chester performs  (external link) website or E-mail for information

Cheshire Artists Network

Cheshire Artists Network was established in 2003 as a result of a collaboration between P.A.C. ( Professional Artists in Cheshire) and Artists @ Work ( Cheshire Open Studios scheme). C.A.N. is the new face of P.A.C. which was set up in the mid-90's as a highly active network of professional visual artists living and working in Cheshire.

Public Art Strategy

The Public Art Strategy is available   (70kb requiring Acrobat reader)