About us
Founded in 2021, Cheshire Print Fair is a bi-annual curated celebration of contemporary handmade prints, illustration, and paper-based art. Our mission is to provide a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work in person, connect with the public, and share their creative processes.
We are committed to making printmaking accessible and affordable, offering visitors the opportunity to engage directly with artists, learn about traditional and modern printing techniques, and start or expand their own art collections. From intricate etchings to bold screen prints, we highlight the diversity and craftsmanship of print-based art, ensuring a vibrant and inspiring experience for all.
Since its launch, the fair has grown into a major creative event, attracting thousands of visitors. At our last event, we welcomed over 2,250 attendees, reinforcing the demand for high-quality, handmade print and illustration.
Whether you’re an artist looking for a space to exhibit or a print enthusiast seeking something unique, Cheshire Print Fair is the perfect place to discover, collect, and celebrate print in all its forms.
Our Fairs
Our events throughout the year provide a unique opportunity to engage with artists, hear the stories behind their work, and learn about their techniques and skills. They also offer the chance to become part of our creative community through talks and printmaking workshops.
With a diverse range of styles showcased across our stalls, you can explore and shop from an exciting selection of artwork. Expect to find beautiful prints, including screen prints, risographs, linocuts, etchings, woodcuts, hand-printed textiles, cyanotypes, as well as children’s stories, zines, comics, decorations, greetings cards, and homewares.
Our fairs are always a favourite among interior stylists, designers, and print lovers alike.
The Team
Cheshire Print Fair was founded by Alison and Vincent Patterson, passionate supporters of the printmaking community in the North. Recognising a gap in the local scene, they launched the fair to bring more opportunities for printmakers to showcase their work. Since then, Chester has embraced the event, with well-attended fairs and a thriving creative community.
Alison Patterson – Co-founder, Photographer & Printmaker
A graduate of the University of Chester, Alison specialises in traditional photography and print methods, advocating for the arts in Cheshire. She is particularly dedicated to introducing younger generations to printmaking. Alongside running the fair, she works as an Arts Officer for St Helen’s libraries.
Vincent Patterson – Co-founder, Artist & Educator
Vincent is an interdisciplinary artist whose printwork explores memory, narrative, and abstraction. Holding an MA in Design from the University of Chester, he works across screenprint, risograph, photography, typography, and illustration. His vibrant, layered prints combine found imagery, bold colours, and textural elements to create striking one-off monoprints inspired by cinematic storytelling.
Vincent’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at Mall Galleries London, Nottingham Contemporary, Espacio Gallery Shoreditch, Mostyn Gallery, and Image Fantôme in Brussels. He has also participated in The Hepworth, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Sunny Bank Mills and Wrexham Print Fairs, alongside various exhibitions in Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales.
Together, Alison and Vincent continue to champion printmaking and illustration, creating a welcoming platform for artists and print enthusiasts alike.
