Chester Contemporary gets a mention in The Guardian; the best art and architecture of autumn 2023🔥

Well Harry Mytton was hard at work yesterday, preparing this wall for the Peter Fischli David Weiss artwork, How to Work Better, 1991. It premieres in the UK at #ChesterContemporary. See it from 22 Sept. chestercontemporary.org

Chester Contemporary presents premiere of a new performance work from the Turner-prize winning Elizabeth Price. HORSETAILS Sunday 24 Sept 7pm - 8pm Chester Cathedral Thanks to Chester Nave Choir & Vocal Composer Beth Allen. FREE - booking essential To book: chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Our five incredible #chestercontemporary emerging artists are at Storyhouse this Sunday, 5-6pm. In conversation with University of Chester's Maggie Jackson. Budding artists take note. Tix #free bit.ly/46ekr1N

I’m so excited by this - the Nave choir are amazing! What a combination…

If you’re visiting Chester Contemporary don’t miss the ships made by pupils from Cherry Grove Primary School and Nursery with Rachel Green. You can find them on Chester’s historic Rows at Cavani and at the Julie Colclough Gallery on Watergate Row. #CCSchools #chester #chestercontemporary

Chester Contemporary is in full swing this weekend. Great to see good use being made of empty units. DISARM is a thought-provoking exhibition from Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press. It’s on display in the old Top Shop store here as part of Chester Contemporary

Brilliant to be at the launch of Chester Contemporary today there is an incredible line up of artists curated by Ryan Gander taking over Chester until 1st December

Super launch in the town hall for #chestercontemporary, art trails & morris dancers, our new neighbours launching Chester Travel, & a busy day in the gallery. Fab food & a #cestrianyaya cocktail at the @chestercontemporary party this evening. Phew what a day, big thanks to all!

Fascinating tour of Chester Contemporary and the city's unseen corners with James Dixon

More from Chester Contemporary at Chester Cathedral Horsetails by Elizabeth Price

Join Chris Clayton for a fascinating walking tour of Chester Racecourse. Explore the history & stories which make it so special, from Roman harbour, through to medieval football pitch & more. Fri 13 Oct, 3pm Free. To book: ticketsource.co.uk/chestercontemp… Access: Tour inc. steep steps

Fantastic family and adult workshops starting this weekend. Come and join us for printing, butter making, poetry, constellation making and more! For more information & to book please visit ticketsource.co.uk/ChesterContemp… #Family workshops are #free. Gateway walk & workshop £5 #kids

It's amazing what you can find in an old market depot! Step inside & you'll find the mesmerising installation 'No Tracksuits, No Trainers' by Hannah Perry. It conjures the industrial sounds and objects of Perry’s youth in Chester. Open 11am-4pm Wed -Sun until 1 Dec.

Nice to catch David Mitchell as part of Nick Davies Chester Contemporary "It Only Really Dies When It’s Forgotten, 2023", more info see: chestercontemporary.org/NickDavies

Seven talented people have been working with Matt Baker, to create their own incredible 7 minute soundscape, to bring to life the words of Turner Prize winning artist, Elizabeth Price. Listen to them perform their piece at 12noon on Sundays from today in Chester Cathedral's Quire.

Gateway - creative walk and workshop Fri 27 Oct, 10am-1pm Join an artist and poet for a creative walk to gather creative ideas that capture a sense of place, followed by a workshop to reflect on the walk. £5 For 16yrs+ For more info and to book visit: ticketsource.co.uk/chestercontemp…

A great interpretation and wonderful performance of Horsetails today by a very talented group of local musicians led by Matt Baker. They are sharing the soundscape that they've created at 12noon on Sundays in Chester Cathedral's Quire. 3 more chances to hear it on 5, 12 & 19 Nov