A local treasure in Frodsham is hoping to firmly establish itself as the largest independent art gallery in Cheshire, following an extensive makeover.
Castle Park Arts Centre’s Gallery 2 and adjoining room have undergone a refurbishment over the last three months and were formally reopened by High Sheriff of Cheshire Susan Sellers on Friday, last week.
The project was made possible by funding from the Biffa Award and Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Rural Support Programme.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Chester were among 150 invited guests, centre volunteers and members, and representatives from Frodsham Town Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council on the evening.
Chairman of Castle Park Arts Centre Peter Vickery hopes the revitalised gallery will attract more emerging and established artists wishing to promote their work.
He said: “The refurbishment of Gallery 2 will herald a new chapter in the arts centre’s quest to be recognised as a unique venue for engaging with all aspects of the arts.
“We are now able to accommodate not only more artists wishing to display their artworks, but also host more art workshops, lectures, demonstrations plus a diversity of art groups and musical entertainment.”
In keeping with the centre’s tradition of hosting a six-week rolling programme of exhibitions, Gallery 2 will display a collection of artefacts, photographs and documents chronicling the impact of the Great War on Frodsham’s local community and remembering Frodsham’s heroes of 1914-18 once it is open.
The exhibition, presented by Frodsham Town Council, will be complemented by a display of additional artworks from local artists which will be on display in Galleries 1 and 3 at the centre.
For more details about the centre, visit www.castleparkarts.co.uk.
