Many of the local artists who display work at the Alex live on the local canal system (three have work on show right now and that is typical). You may have visited events at Brinklow Marina and other places where special events give them an opportunity to sell their arts and crafts. Unfortunately 2025 has been a very difficult year. Low rainfall means that some locks have been closed or operating on very low hours for protacted periods. It means that those artisans who rely on moving their boat to take part in shows have lost opportunities to sell in the run up to the festive season. One of them, Charlotte Ashman, has arranged for eight sellers of crafts and art on the canals to hold a special Artisan Market at Art at the Alex on 8 November. With extra long (11-6_ opening hours. Please spread the word (and this poster) about this.
