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Art Galleries
The world of art stands out not only by the work displayed but through the diverse art galleries in Cheshire where the artistic work is displayed. There are exhibitions hiding in array of venues across the region, from stately homes, to theatre and even bars and clubs.
One of the exclusive art galleries in Cheshire is at Castle Park in Frodsham, with its galleries, craft work shops and forever changing exhibitions of paintings and sculptures. The Crewe Lyseym Community Gallery display work by local artists, whilst the Dukes Oak Contemporary Art Gallery, near Sandbach, hosts contemporary art and craft exhibitions as well as selling artists' work. There are also many small, independent galleries, particularly in affluent areas like Altrincham and parts of Chester.
The fashionable Old Port area of Chester is home to the modern, internet-based art organisation 'Raw'. It has chosen the this location for its only art gallery and is testimony to the modern and alternative nature of art in the area.
Cheshire art network runs unique Open Studio Initiative with Art Galleries in Cheshire to widen public understanding and appreciation of arts and crafts by offering people the opportunity to view artists at work in their studios.
The North West Gallery Guide lists art galleries in Cheshire and the North West region and has a comprehensive list of links to arts websites.
One of the exclusive art galleries in Cheshire is at Castle Park in Frodsham, with its galleries, craft work shops and forever changing exhibitions of paintings and sculptures. The Crewe Lyseym Community Gallery display work by local artists, whilst the Dukes Oak Contemporary Art Gallery, near Sandbach, hosts contemporary art and craft exhibitions as well as selling artists' work. There are also many small, independent galleries, particularly in affluent areas like Altrincham and parts of Chester.
The fashionable Old Port area of Chester is home to the modern, internet-based art organisation 'Raw'. It has chosen the this location for its only art gallery and is testimony to the modern and alternative nature of art in the area.
Cheshire art network runs unique Open Studio Initiative with Art Galleries in Cheshire to widen public understanding and appreciation of arts and crafts by offering people the opportunity to view artists at work in their studios.
The North West Gallery Guide lists art galleries in Cheshire and the North West region and has a comprehensive list of links to arts websites.