WTAC past projects

Project Work 

 
   
Knit A Year 2014-15 Supported by Arts Council England and Halton Borough Council "Knit A Year" saw over 200 people knitting their moods. It resulted in 6 exhibitions in unusual places including; Widnes shopping centre and MIND mental health charity. 
Artists: Beth Barlow, Simon Kennedy 

John Douglas, Busy Victorian Bee 2013 Supported bt Heritage Lottery the project looked at the work of architect John Douglas in rural Cuddington and the city of Chester. The project comprised of schools workshops, family fun days, walking and drawing tours and culminated in exhibitions in 2 churches and a library.
Artists: Beth Barlow, George Evans and Simon Kennedy

 
The Making Of the Midsummer Watch 2012 WTAC were commissioned by Chester Midsummer watch to film the run up to their parade.
Artists: Beth Barlow and Jason Sheppard

Art Boot Camps 2010-2015 each camp takes participants on a 4 day journey. Seeking inspiration through gallery trips, making art and producing a group exhibition. During its collaboration with WTAC Art Boot camps have provided workshops to 6 groups and made a short film.
Artists:Beth Barlow, Jason Sheppard, Simon Kennedy and Dave Leaning

 

Creative Runcorn 2011 WTAC were commissioned by Halton Bourough Council to create a creative buzz in Runcorn Old Town. WTAC's work included work with local schools, YMCA, history groups and theatre groups. The project culminated in an interactive film in a disused garage and a treasure hunt around town. 
Artists: Jason Sheppard, Beth Barlow, George Evans, Simon Kennedy and Casey Carlin

  
  
Footfalls 2010 Supported by The Heritage Lottery the project looked at the history of 49 Bridge Street Row in Chester. The project culminated in an interactive film of peoples feet through history and a set of school history cards.
Artists: Jason Sheppard, Beth Barlow, Simon Kennedy and George Evans.

    

Group Exhibitions

Norm was our group exhibition for 2013/14. It looked at the things we do everyday and consider normal.  
Artists: Simon Kennedy, Jason Sheppard and Beth Barlow. 

Projections was our group exhibition for 2012. We took to the streets of Chester to explore how projected images can interact with the ancient and the new.
Artists: Simon Kennedy, Jason Sheppard and Beth Barlow. 

Populate was our group exhibition for 2011. We took over an empty shop during the busy Christmas run up to explore how commerce and art mix.
Artists: Simon Kennedy, Jason Sheppard and Beth Barlow. 

Performative Work 

Pimp My Pram was a performative conversational piece asking shoppers in Chester to pimp the groups transport, an old pram. The pram continues to exhibit work across the North West.

Artist: Beth Barlow, Photographer Jason Sheppard.

Ape Gets An Art Education ape took part in artistic activities around Chester.
Artist:Jason Sheppard, Photographer, Beth Barlow.

Fishing For Customers Chester's upper rows are sometimes at a disadvantage to their street level counterparts. Fishing for customers aimed to entice shoppers to look up onto the rows through artistic interventions. 
Artists:George Evans, Beth Barlow.