SHOWGUIDE
24 - 26 APRIL 2026
CHESTER RACECOURSE
Sponsor: Partners:
Fair activities
Children Today Charity Mini Canvas Sale
Support a great cause while discovering unique artwork created by our talented artists. Each piece will be sold for a minimum of £50, with all proceeds going towards providing specialised equipment and support to children and young people with disabilities across Chester and beyond.
Don’t miss the chance to own a unique piece of art while making meaningful impact!
Live Art Demonstrations - Back of The Hall
A programme of demonstrations by exhibiting artists. Watch artists bring their work to life, showcasing their techniques and artistic process from start to finish.
Saturday 25 April 2026
12:00 - 13:00 John Bibby - Spirit Glow Art (Stand G2)
From blank canvas to emotional abstract in 60 minutes, John will demonstrate the creation of an expressive artwork inspired by Indigenous Dreamtime beliefs and smoking ceremony traditions, blending resin, paint and texture.
14:00 - 15:00 Abigail Humphries (Stand K12)
Shropshire-based artist Abigail Humphries shares the inspiration and techniques behind her evocative sand and acrylic paintings, exploring emotion and connection through her signature featureless figures.
Sunday 26 April 2026
12:00 - 13:00 Abigail Humphries (Stand K12)
Shropshire-based artist Abigail Humphries shares the inspiration and techniques behind her evocative sand and acrylic paintings, exploring emotion and connection through her signature featureless figures.
14:00 - 15:00 John Bibby - Spirit Glow Art (Stand G2)
From blank canvas to emotional abstract in 60 minutes, John will demonstrate the creation of an expressive artwork inspired by Indigenous Dreamtime beliefs and smoking ceremony traditions, blending resin, paint and texture.
Interactive Workshops - Back of The Hall
Run by a talented group of artists exhibiting at the fair. These engaging, hands-on workshops offer something creative for everyone. Guided at every step by skilled artists, you’ll create something special to take home. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Saturday 25 April 2026
Workshops are free to attend with no booking required, but spaces are limited, arrive early to secure your place!
11:00 - 12:00 Emma Hollingworth (Stand C5)
Learn how to create an abstract that captures the eye and inspires the heart. Discover your new favourite colours, shapes and mark making methods, and appreciate the geographical sparkle Emma uses in all her work.
13:00 - 14:00 Amber Garfield (Stand F3)
Guided by Amber, you’ll create a vibrant candlelit painting while learning how to balance warm and cool colour tones. You’ll explore simple, effective techniques for building depth in flame shapes and layering light.
15:00 - 16:00 Rachael Gorton (Stand A5)
Paint a vibrant floral impression. Work from beautiful, fresh florals, exploring how to capture their essence through colour, light and brushstrokes in a small, acrylic painting to take home, ready to display or gift.
Sunday 26 April 2026
11:00 - 12:00 Rachael Gorton (Stand A5)
Paint a vibrant floral impression. Work from beautiful, fresh florals, exploring how to capture their essence through colour, light and brushstrokes in a small, acrylic painting to take home, ready to display or gift.
13:00 - 14:00 Emma Hollingworth (Stand C5)
Learn how to create an abstract that captures the eye and inspires the heart. Discover your new favourite colours, shapes and mark making methods, and appreciate the geographical sparkle Emma uses in all her work.
15:00 - 16:00 Amber Garfield (Stand F3)
Guided by Amber, you’ll create a vibrant candlelit painting while learning how to balance warm and cool colour tones. You’ll explore simple, effective techniques for building depth in flame shapes and layering light.
Floor plan
A-Z Exhibitor List
Exhibitor Stand number
Mark Armitage Art A4
Philip Barnes ARCA E1
Basieva Art by Yana Linch J4
Bazchad The Can Artist K10
Beyond Canvas Art K1
Eileen Bradbury B1
David Brightmore RCA A10
Richard Burel Fine Art B4
Children Today K4
Jan Elliott E2
Euphoric Arts Gallery K7
Lyndsey Evison C2
David A Finney C1
Pauline Fowler
Photography D2
Exhibitor
Amber Garfield F3
Rachael Gorton A5
Grant Searl The Northerner F2
Emma Hollingworth C5
Abigail Horsley E5
Abigail Humphries K12
John Bibby (Spirit Glow Art) G2
Landscapes by Lucy J5
Caroline Lowe D5
Elizabeth Macdonald Art A1
Maggie O'Keeffe F5
Christine Oliphant A6
Amanda Oliphant G5 Sarah Perry Fine Art F1
Mark Armitage Art A4
markarmitageart@hotmail. com
www.markarmitageart.com
Medium: Painting
Philip Barnes ARCA E1
Philip1barnes@yahoo.co.uk
www.philipbarnesart.co.uk
Medium: Painting
Beyond Canvas Art
K1
paul@beyondcanvas.uk
www.beyondcanvas.uk
Medium: Sculpture
Eileen Bradbury
B1
eileenbradbury@fastmail.com
www.eileenpaintings.com
Medium: Painting
Basieva Art
by Yana Linch
J4
basievaart@gmail.com
www.basievaart.co.uk
Medium: Painting
Bazchad
The Can Artist
K10
Bazchad@icloud.com
www.bazchad.co.uk
Medium: Mixed Media
David Brightmore RCA A10
david_brightmore@ btinternet.com
www.davidbrightmore.com
Medium: Painting
Richard Burel Fine Art
B4
burelartbath@hotmail.co.uk
www.richardburelart.com
Medium: Painting
Children Today
K4
info@childrentoday.org.uk
www.childrentoday.org.uk
Medium: Charity
Jan Elliott
E2
elliottjan1@gmail.com
www.jan-elliott.co.uk
Medium: Painting
David A Finney
C1
dave@davidfinney.com
www.davidfinney.co.uk
Medium: Painting
Euphoric Arts Gallery
K7
Info@euphoricartcollections. com
www.euphoricartcollections. com
Medium: Painting
Lyndsey Evison
C2
Lyndseyevisonartist@ outlook.com
www.lyndseyevisonart. squarespace.com
Medium: Painting, Mixed Media
Pauline Fowler
Photography C2
af.dach@gmail.com
www. paulinefowlerphotography. com
Medium: Photography
mail@sarahperryfineart.co.uk
www.sarahperryfineart.co.uk
SARAH
Amber Garfield F3
ambergarfieldwork@gmail. com
www.instagram.com/ bardicspirit
Medium: Painting
Rachael Gorton A5
hello@rachaelgorton.co.uk
www.rachaelgorton.co.uk
Medium: Painting
Abigail Horsley E5
abigail.horsley.artist@gmail.com
www.abigailhorsleywildlifeartist. co.uk
Medium: Drawing
Grant Searl The Northerner F2
grantsearlnortherner@ gmail.com
www.grantsearlart.com
Medium: Painting
Emma Hollingworth
C5 studio@ emmahollingworthart.com
www.emmahollingworthart. com
Medium: Painting, Mixed Media
Abigail Humphries K12
abigail@abigailhumphriesart. com
abigail@abigailhumphriesart. com
Medium: Mixed Media
www.instagram.com/spiritglowart
John Bibby (Spirit Glow Art)
G2
jb@spiritglow.co.uk
www.instagram.com/ spiritglowart
Medium: Painting
Landscapes by Lucy J5
landscapesbylucy@hotmail. com
www.landscapesbylucyart. co.uk
Medium: Painting
Maggie O’Keeffe F5 maggie@deadgoodmusic.com
www.mokart.uk
Medium: Painting, Mixed Media
Christine Oliphant A6
christineoliphant@hotmail. co.uk
www.christineoliphantartist. com
Medium: Painting
Caroline Lowe D5
caroline@carolinelowe. co.uk
www.carolinelowe.co.uk
Medium: Painting, Mixed Media
Elizabeth Macdonald Art A1
info@elizabethmacdonaldart.com
www.elizabethmacdonaldart.com
Medium: Painting
Amanda Oliphant G5
art@amandaoliphant.co.uk
www.amandaoliphant.co.uk
Medium: Painting
Sarah Perry Fine Art F1
mail@sarahperryfineart. co.uk
www.sarahperryfineart. co.uk
Medium: Painting
PFowlerFineArt D1
af.dach@gmail.com www.
paulinefowlerphotography. com
Medium: Painting, Photography, Sculpture
Serena Pugh G1
serenarts@icloud.com
www.serenapugh.com
Medium: Painting
Angela Slack H5
angelaslack65@gmail.com www.angelaslack.com
Medium: Painting
At Children Today we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy their childhood as fully as possible, regardless of their ability.
We’re proud to have supported thousands of disabled children, offering support and access to lifechanging equipment, from adapted trikes to wheelchair powerpacks.
Lucy Ridges H2
info@lucyridges.com www.lucyridges.com
Medium: Photography, Printmaking
Elana Sabharwal
Ceramics
J1
elanasabharwalbooks@ gmail.com
www.instagram.com/ elanasabharwalceramics
Medium: Ceramics
Kathryn StevensSculptor B5
designsbykathrynstevens@ btinternet.com www. designsbykathrynstevens. co.uk
Medium: Sculpture, Ceramics
The right tools can unlock potential, build confidence, and create opportunities. but sadly, vital equipment is often prohibitively expensive for the families who need it most. We aim to fill that gap and give disabled children access to equipment that can provide independence, togetherness and joy!
Email: info@childrentoday.org.uk
Website: www.childrentoday.org.uk
stottandrew669@gmail.com
www.andrewsceramics.co.uk
Medium: Ceramic, Sculpture
thefantasticapparent@ yahoo.com
com
www.samwatersartist.com
jonyoungart@gmail.com
www.jonyoungart.co.uk
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL
OUR SPONSOR AND PARTNERS
