The Deepbridge Chester Arts Fair will be returning for the fifth consecutive year at Chester Racecourse.

The weekend, taking place from November 18-20, has plenty in store for everyone from the arrival of British and international artists and galleries with more than 2,000 pieces of art on display to purchase.

A full programme of live talks and demonstrations by well-recognised artists will offer visitors the opportunity to experience and gain an understanding of the process of creating art as well as the artists’ personal source of inspiration.

Ben Dearnley will be doing live carving at the Chester Arts Fair

Highlights include live sculpting by international artist Ben Dearnley, who was commissioned for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, as well as complimentary therapeutic art workshops for hands-on tutoring in abstract art painting.

New to the fair is the ‘Display Room’ sponsored by the Fabulous Chair Company. A room designed for visitors to envision their chosen pieces of art in a setting that replicates the interior of a house.

This is an opportunity for art collectors to express and bring their favoured art pieces to life.

Building on success from the previous year, the ‘New Artist’ area will be returning to the fair providing a platform for emerging artists to present their work and originality to a wider audience; all of which the fair is proud and delighted to support.

A range of original artwork will be on show at the arts fair

Art Fair co-director Laura O’Hare said: “The North’s largest Art Fair is returning to Chester, bringing highly collectible investment art from Karl Melegari, Banksy and Bob Dylan, as well as original art by some of today’s leading international artists at a range of prices from £25.

“The fair is also excited to be increasing the live art programmes and workshops which will appeal to families and art enthusiasts alike.”

The dedicated children’s area is open to children of all ages, offering them a range of free fun arts and crafts activities.

A variety of hot and cold beverages and food will be available throughout the weekend at ‘The Turf’ café situated inside the building.

The fair will be launched on Friday, November 18, with a Charity VIP preview for Hospice of the Good Shephard.

Over the weekend, the fair is open from 10.30am to 5pm. For tickets, visit www.chesterartsfair.co.uk or alternatively you can register to enter the fair on the day.