Art haven to open in town centre (From This Is Cheshire)

Art haven to open in town centre

7:53am Tuesday 6th April 2010 in

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A HAVEN for the arts is set to open this month - in an unlikely venue.

The Gallery opens at Bank Quay House later in April, offering a dedicated space for local and regional artists.

The opening is the latest boost for the building since Python Properties held a refurbishment of the office block, which sits opposite the Golden Gates.

The gallery will showcase a range of exhibitions introducing visitors to an array of creative artistic mediums from print to photography and installation art. Alongside its support for local artists the gallery will also be working with Warrington Collegiate to exhibit pieces created by the college’s art students.

Widnes based artist Emma Kelly has been appointed as the curator for the gallery. Aged 24 she is one of Britain’s youngest curators. Emma will be arranging and managing exhibitions of both amateur and professional artists.

Emma says: “I aim to give local artists an additional opportunity to exhibit and add to the breadth of facilities in the growing Cultural Quarter of Warrington.

“The gallery already has exciting projects lined up with artists across the north west keen to get involved. ”

Clr Bob Timmis, executive member for leisure and Skills at Warrington Borough Council, said: “Their work will complement the extensive community art activities already supported by the council through Pyramid and the museum.”