Community Exhibitions and Events
Current Exhibition
Frodsham Photographic Society
2nd – 30th June 2025
An exhibition entitled Then and Now of Halton’s Transport
Future Exhibitions
1st – 29th August 2025 – Eddisbury Artists
1st September – 3rd November 2025 – Frodsham Textile Group
November to January 2026 – Synergy Project Design Concepts
An exhibition showcasing the exciting designs for the redevelopment of the gallery on the 1st floor, the 4th floor Observatory Gallery and some of the transition spaces within Catalyst, which is being funded by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Past Exhibitions
Catalyst for Creativity
From 12th March – 26th May
Cronton showcased their annual exhibition of fashion, art and graphics from second year students at Cronton 6th Form College
Hazlehurst Print Group
From 6th February until 5th March
An exhibition of print inspired by a visit to the galleries at Catalyst.
Edward Frankland – Curated by Trustee of Catalyst, Dr Diana Leitch
From 8th January until 5th February 2025
An exhibition exploring the life and career of one of the originators of Organometallic chemistry and one of the discoverers of Helium.
Fiddlers Ferry – From the Ashes Series 21st June 2024
We’re delighted to announce the opening of a brand new exhibition from local artist Shaun Smyth with a selection of previously unseen pictures from his Fiddler’s Ferry – From the Ashes Series. If you’ve not seen them yet then pop down and take a look. Some are even for sale!
Catalyst for Creativity 23rd April 2024
A fantastic new exhibition was opened at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre.
‘Catalyst for Creativity’ was a collaborative art exhibition between Catalyst and level 3 students studying creative practice, fashion and graphic design at Cronton Sixth Form College. The paintings, drawing, illustrations, animations, textiles and fashion garments were produced in response to the industrial heritage of the local area.
The exhibition was formally opened on Wednesday 27th March by Catalyst CEO Nikki Burton Mallott and Dave Lenderyou. It was positioned in our Community Exhibition Area adjacent to the reception and shop area at Catalyst, it was open until 5th June and was free to enter.
Catalyst Community Engagement Coordinator Clare Lightfoot said “We get excited each year for this exhibition. We are always amazed at the talent of our local young people and we are so very grateful for the support of the brilliant staff at Cronton 6th Form College”.
