Worcester Cathedral’s medieval cloisters is home to artists from across Worcestershire for three days for Art Market 2024 in what has been called a “new venture” for the iconic landmark.
Jo Wilson, learning and community engagement for Worcester Cathedral, said: “This event is a new venture for us.
“It’s the first time we have done it and hopefully there will be more like it to come.
“It’s great to have artwork in the cloisters that really compliments the building.
“We started planning this around eight months ago as we have many requests from artists about exhibiting here and unfortunately we can’t meet them all.
“So we created this art market to enable multiple artists to showcase their work at once.”
The Art Market – which is free to enter – began on Thursday (October 31) and finishes on Saturday (November 2).
Mel Weston, from Worcester, who purchased a piece of Malvern Hills artwork during her visit to the market, complemented the variety on show.
Mrs Weston said: “I think it’s a really lovely event – I was coming past the cathedral and spotted the market was on so I came to have a browse
“I’ve got quite a modern house so I do like collecting local art and unusual stuff for it.
“The variety on display is great though, every artist is so different so there’s really something for everyone.”
Malvern artist Lesley Brankin, who creates paintings using a mark-making technique, said: “We have had a steady flow at across two days so far, and we’re looking forward to Saturday.
“A lot of my work is done from what I have seen and photographed, and I created some cathedral pieces just for the event.”
Theresa Mulvey was exhibiting her work for the first time.
Miss Mulvey said: “It’s my first ever exhibition so I’m getting used to how it all works but it’s been really good so far.
“It’s a great venue for it.”
The Art Market opens for its final day on Saturday (November 2) from 10am until 4pm.
