Little City, Big Art

It makes perfect sense that our beautiful city is home to some fantastic Gallery Spaces and Artists. Here you can find a list of all the spaces where you can admire, purchase or create a piece and make it your own.

Note: This list is updated weekly.

Watergate Street Gallery

Watergate Street Gallery features an excellent collection of contemporary art pieces along with your favourite Chester spots reimagined. They also host numerous events, from Painting classes, Meet the Artists, and Demonstrations.

60-62 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA
https://watergatestreetgallery.co.uk/

🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE

Alison Bradley Gallery

Previously focusing on the landscapes of the British Countryside, Alison Bradley opened a location in Chester and began creating elegant depictions of our walled city. Take home a larger piece, or a smaller print to remember your visit.

42 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA
https://www.alisonbradley.gallery/

🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE

Whitewall Galleries

There really is something for everyone in Whitewall Galleries. Not only is it a gorgeous space to visit, but they also host everyone from LS Lowry, to regional artist Kerry Darlington.

5 -7 St Michael’s Row, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Chester CH1 1EL
https://www.whitewallgalleries.com/locate/chester/

🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE

Castle Fine Art

Soon to be expanding their gallery space, Castle Fine Art feature an eclectic mix of original and limited edition art. They also house pieces from big names, like Billy Connolly and Ronnie Wood.

11 St Michaels Row, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Chester CH1 1EF
https://www.castlefineart.com/blog/gallery/chester

Julie Colclough Gallery

Internationally renowned artist Julie Colclough opened up her gallery space in 2019. From book cover illustrations to life drawing, Julie also captures the scenes of our city, bringing them to life in paint. You can often find Julie behind her drawing board in the gallery space!

59 Watergate Row, Chester, CH1 2LE
https://juliecolclough.com/

🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE

Pictura

Once you’ve viewed our selection of galleries in Chester, why not have a go at creating something yourself?! Pictura has a range of activities, from their Creative Cafe (paint a pot!) or The School of Art (Kids classes!). You can even book a stag/hen do or a paint date!

5 Eastgate Row, Chester CH1 1LQ
https://www.picturastudios.co.uk/

🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE

Chester Art Centre

Situated up on Northgate St right by the City Walls, Chester Art Centre not only hosts Exhibitions from local artists, but you can also get your art supplies here. A great place to engage with the local arts community.

132 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HT
https://chesterartcentre.co.uk/

Place for the Arts in Chester (PATCH)

Place For the Arts in Chester often moves about the city, transforming temporarily empty units into spaces filled with creations by local people.

The current premises is 35 Northgate St, Ch1 2HQ

Place For the Arts in Chester Community 

Ella Rosinkrans 

Icelandic Artist Rosinkrans creates glass pieces in subtle and intense colours, using recycled materials.

16, St Michaels Row, Chester CH1 1EF 
https://www.nordicglass.co.uk/