ARK IN A MEDIEVAL SPACE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION at Chester Cathedral

Education partner MODERN ART

EXHIBITION CURATED BY GALLERY PANGOLIN 7 July - 15 October 2017

Chester Cathedral’s historic interior is an atmospheric and creative space. It will provide a fascinating and accessible context for viewing world-class sculpture as part of the ARK exhibition.

The cathedral is the largest exhibition space within Chester. The largest FREE TO ENTER contemporary and modern sculpture exhibition to be held in the north west of England.

ARK will feature 90 works of art by more than 50 celebrated sculptors, including Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley, , , Sarah Lucas, David Mach, , , and Peter Randall-Page. AN EXCITING INTERNATIONAL ART EVENT & YOU CAN BE PART OF IT

ARK is for everyone.

For those new to sculpture and for aficionados.

For adults and for children.

For families.

For you.

We will be running an education programme alongside our exhibition. Join us for masterclasses, lectures and workshops for all ages. ARK SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Artists at Chester Cathedral Several sculptors will be showing brand new works of art whilst some will be on loan from private collections. It will be the first time these pieces have been seen together.

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EDUCATIONEducation Partner PARTNER GOLD SPONSORSHIP

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

The Holroyd Foundation Independent Restaurants

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

Sir Donald & Lady Edna Wilson Hilary Banner Professor George J. Brooke Charitable Trust

Marjory Boddy Trust

Mr & Mrs Michael & Inger Trevor-Barnston David & Ann Pickering Education Programmes

We will be running a programme of WORKSHOPS (link) public masterclasses, workshops and Are you ready for some creative play? lectures for all ages about ARK. Our ARK-inspired workshops are fun for all the family! We are passionate about making the best in arts activity accessible to as wide an audience as possible, Schools everyone, everywhere, should have the Programme (link) opportunity to access art and culture. Are you a primary, secondary or special school in the North West and interested Public Programme in visiting the ARK sculpture exhibition? Our ARK schools programme is MASTERCLASSES (link) intended to provide relevant and Our varied series of ARK masterclasses stimulating artistic encounters and provides an opportunity to explore the activities. exhibition and its key themes in detail. To find out more contact our LECTURES (link) Education Officer Helen Barber Our ARK lecture series features some [email protected] of the art world’s leading practitioners 01244 500957 and academics. Tours IN A MEDIEVAL SPACE

Want to take a more in-depth look at some the exhibition’s highlights?

If so, why not join one of our daily tours led by our expert guides.

The tour will take in up to ten of the exhibition’s key pieces and will last 60 minutes. 1.30pm | Mon – Sat | £5.00 MODERN ART per person, including free exhibition map BOOK ONLINE NOW or telephone Dani O’Sullivan on 01244 699044 Useful information

ENTRANCE FEE & BOOKING ACCESSIBILITY If you are planning a visit to the The ARK sculpture exhibition is free to Chester Cathedral, Refectory Café and exhibition and have specific access enter and you do not need to book in the Gift Shop is fully accessible to needs – please contact us. Our team advance. visitors using wheelchairs (available to will be more than happy to provide borrow during your visit). You can book information and make special OPENING TIMES one in advance or ask a member arrangements for you. Monday – Saturday: 9am – 6pm of staff for one on your arrival. Sunday: 1pm – 6pm The nearest Blue Badge Parking is TOILETS & BABY CHANGING located on St. Werbugh Street. Chester The cathedral has two male and two It is advisable to check the cathedral Cathedral welcomes assistance dogs. female toilets. Baby changing facilities website if you are planning to visit the Telephone 01244 500959 for assistance. are also available. exhibition. As a working cathedral, there are times when we may have to Chester Cathedral strives to be autism CLOAKROOM close the building to the public. friendly and we can provide a quiet Unfortunately we are not able to space during your visit if required. Please provide cloakroom facilities. PHOTOGRAPHY ask a member of staff for more details. Photography in and around the exhibition is permitted. Flash The main body of the cathedral building photography is not permitted within is fitted with a hearing loop. the cathedral building during services. a Find us

On foot N The exhibition entrance is located at the cathedral’s South Transept. This point is accessible via various routes from Northgate St., CHESTER WALLS SHROPSHIRE UNION Northgate St. Werburgh St. and through Abbey Square Chester CANAL or from the city walls adjacent to the cathedral. Water Tower St. Cathedral

St Martins Way Tower Rd. By bus CHESTER WALLS

All buses to Chester, including the ‘Park City Walls Rd. Werburgh St. Princess St. and Ride’ services, stop within five minutes of Foregate St. Hamilton St. St John St. the Chester Cathedral complex. New Crane St. Eastgate St. By train THE ROWS Union St. The cathedral is a 15 minute walk from Watergate St. Bridge St THE ROWS GROSVENORPARK Chester railway station. Nicholas St. AMPHITHEATRE

CHESTER WALLS By coach Pepper St. The nearest coach park is located at the Nuns Rd. Lower Bridge St. Little Roodee Car Park, Grosvenor Rd, Chester. The Groves Parking RIVER DEE The nearest car parking can be found at Princess CHESTER WALLS CHESTER RACECOURSE Street and Delamere Street – both of which are CASTLE free after 3.00pm. Disabled parking is available on Werburgh St. and in the Kale Yard car park on Frodsham St.

Grosvenor Rd. RIVER DEE Contact us

Want to find out about sponsorship opportunities? Contact Emma Roberts 01244 500963 [email protected]

Got a press or media query? Contact Emma Roberts or Kevin Baxter [email protected] [email protected]

Want to book a masterclass, workshop or lecture? Visit www.chestercathedral.com to book online or call 01244 500959

Want to book a group visit? Contact Dani O’Sullivan 01244 699044 [email protected] a

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EXHIBITION CURATED BY GALLERY PANGOLIN