Offices, shops, cafes, studios and secret places will provide the canvas for a fascinating art exhibition in Altrincham this summer.
Hidden Studios, which starts on Saturday and lasts until July 9th, will use locations including Market House, St John the Evangelist Church, Fab Lab and Goose Green.
Work from an eclectic group of seven internationally renowned artists will be on show, alongside 25 local artists.
The exhibition, which is the brainchild of Jo Cushing and Yoko Isami of Altrincham’s Open Studios, will encourage the public to explore the town centre, seeing the familiar in a new light as they gain access to places that are often overlooked.
They said: “The exhibition is curated so that the art celebrates the space in which it is exhibited whether that is a boutique, a church or an outside space.”
During the exhibition period, there will also be the opportunity for the public to attend various talks, events and workshops and local artists will be opening their studios to the public.
The artwork on offer will include a piece created from upcycled materials by renowned Italian artist and local resident, Paola Bazz.
Award-winning artist Emma Lloyd will be exhibiting a sculptural piece, drawing inspiration from the language and typefaces she discovers around Altrincham.
Matt George’s work ‘Apparition’ will be staged in Goose Green, when the audience will need to use a smartphone to catch fleeting glimpses of the intermittently visible image.
And Geoff Crossley’s photographic work comparing old and new Altrincham will also be on show across the town.
There are still opportunities for local businesses to become involved by offering venues or sponsorship. For more information, contact Jo Cushing on 07873 263271.
Historic images by courtesy of Altrincham and Bowdon Civic Society supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
