'Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.'

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I hope to see everybody around the art scene in the future, and I want to thank Rick the owner and the team at City Framers Chester for all of their support along the way. To all of my artists, thank you for making my year and a half what it was, and thank you for all your support and creativity.

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It's been a wild ride and not easy to manage as a one-fairy team, but it's been my pleasure.

We are open until 4 today - please come in and see the last few pieces we have remaining and keep supporting small local artists.

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In that year and a half the gallery has done so many things - we've staged an exhibition for Markscharityart Hotgs to raise money for Hospice of the Good Shepherd, we've released a book with TrinityBridge featuring 26 of our wonderful artists, and we've displayed art all over Chester.

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It's the last day of Art Box.

I'm heartbroken - when I came here a year and a half ago it was my first ever curatorial position.

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Second-to-last day at Art Box!

Tomorrow is our final day of trading — after that, the lights go off and the doors close for good.

#ArtBoxGallery #LastDaysOfArtBox #SupportLocalArt #SupportArtists #IndependentGallery #ChesterArtScene #ArtInChester #FinalWeek #GoodbyeArtBox #EndOfAnEra

Just to remind you all - we are open Wednesday-Saturday this week, 10am-4pm.

More artists are removing their pieces from the gallery so stocks are very limited right now. Please, come in and buy whilst they are still here - many pieces are reduced.

We're at 2 weeks until we close now. It's bittersweet - so many artists have come forward with stories of how the gallery helped them, and even though I was only here for half its tenure, it's still really meaningful to hear how small art spaces hold space in the community.

Every time I see @themerl.bsky.social in the MA publication or on LinkedIn I get ridiculously excited

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We are still open until July 31st, but we will not be obtaining new art - so if you see a piece, it might not be here for long!

Heartbreaking news: Art Box Chester is closing at the end of July. 💔
It’s been a privilege to hold this space — thank you to everyone who’s supported us.
Final day for sales is 31st July.
If you’ve been meaning to visit, now’s the time.
🖼️🎨🖤

Spent a moment tweaking the lighting on a few of our textured pieces today—makes such a difference seeing artwork catch the light just right. Sometimes the smallest shifts bring the most depth.

🎨✨ We’re back and the gallery is open! ✨🎨
After a short break, Art Box is ready to welcome you. Pop in to discover new local talent, explore vibrant artworks, and enjoy the creativity that surrounds us.
🖼️ Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Friday, 12–6pm | Saturday, 10–4pm

Don’t forget, today is the last day of Mark Wilson’s exhibition, A Positive from a Negative! If you want to support The Hospice and buy some beautiful local art, come by today!

📢 Don’t forget — Mark Wilson’s A Positive from a Negative runs until tomorrow at Art Box!

Proceeds support the Hospice of the Good Shepherd — come see the work, and help make a difference. 💛

#MarkWilson #ArtBoxGallery #ArtForCharity #EmergingArtist #GalleryExhibition #SupportLocalArtists

🎨 Tonight!
Join us for the launch of Mark Wilson's 'A Positive from a Negative' in collaboration with the #HospiceoftheGoodShepherd💜

🕕 VIP hour: 6pm
🕖 Open entry: 7pm

Hear Mark speak on how his art and health journeys intertwine.
✨ Prosecco, nibbles & powerful stories await! #ChesterArt #HOTG

#mentalhealthweek | Stephanie D. It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. I’ve never been shy about discussing my mental health, and I believe openness is vital—especially now. I live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), both hyperac...

The gallery manager and curator, Stephanie, made a heartfelt post about mental health on LinkedIn this #MentalHealthWeek.

Read it here.

You see, I love running an art gallery, but our questions generally aren't quite this interesting and that is something I'd like to resolve.

Does this mean @themerl.bsky.social has a pig/unit cupboard? Asking for a friend. Can we pick the animal? I'm making a lion cupboard as we speak.

Chester artist to showcase work after journey of healing through art An artist's journey of healing through art will be showcased in Chester.

We're extremely proud to be holding an exhibit for Mark Wilson at the Art Box on the week beginning 26th May - Tuesday evening to Friday afternoon.

Our art is affordable. It's affordable for our artists to display here, and for our customers to have art in their lives. Please, support local and small artists.

Mood at Art Box today:
✨ A dash of sunlight
✨ A splash of bold colour
✨ A little daydreaming by the canvases

#ArtInBloom #JoyfulArt #ArtAndLight #MadeYouSmile #CreativeEnergy

New look, same Art Box heart! 💛 We've refreshed our space to be even more welcoming for local artists, visitors, and our creative community. Pop by and feel the fresh vibe! 🎨🪴 #ArtUpdate #GalleryLife #Chester #Boughton #SupportLocalArtists #ArtCommunity

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Mark Wilson brings a striking new collection to Boughton this May — a full-gallery takeover exploring memory, presence & change.

🗓 27–30 May
🍾 Launch: Tues 27 May (6–7pm VIP | 7–8pm public)
🤝 In partnership with the Hospice of the Good Shepherd

#ArtBoxGallery

✨ Just a note for visitors to Art Box Chester: we have a gender-neutral toilet available at the back of the gallery for anyone who needs it. No need to ask — you're always welcome here, just as you are. That is what art is about. 🖼️🌸

Ah, that’s Merle with an e, like the Walking Dead, you see.

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