PLATFORM Gallery 79-83 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2HB

Crewe’s contemporary art space for exhibitions, community projects and radical creativity in the heart of town.

PLATFORM:Gallery is a bright, street-level art space at 79–83 Market Street, Crewe, run by CreweCreates CIC as a home for exhibitions, workshops and co-created projects with local people.

What is PLATFORM:Gallery?

PLATFORM:Gallery is Crewe’s first dedicated art gallery and community artspace, transforming a former high street fashion shop into a place for visual art, storytelling and shared experiences. We host exhibitions from local artists, community groups, schools and partners, alongside open calls and micro-gallery projects that champion new voices.

As part of CreweCreates CIC, the gallery is both a showcase and a workshop – a space where people can see high-quality work, try new ideas, and shape creative activity in the town centre. PLATFORM:Gallery also supports wider programmes such as Town of Festivals and collaborative projects with schools, colleges and community organisations.

Now Showing

Snur Mohammed - Kazee

Sanor Mohammed: Kaze

7 March – 25th April 2026

This is the first solo exhibition by Crewe-based artist Snur Mohammed, whose large paintings exploring Kurdish culture, both personal and political. The show continues our focus on giving space to artists with strong local connections and stories rooted in the town.

Opening times: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10-2
Location: PLATFORM:Gallery, 79–83 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2HB

Coming up at PLATFORM

Over the year, PLATFORM:Gallery hosts a rolling programme of exhibitions and projects, including photography, community showcases and an open-call group show.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s lined up:

Cheshire College South & West BTEC & HND Exhibition – May & June 2026 – Work in progress and final pieces from young people on creative courses, celebrating emerging talent in the town.

The Learning Partnership – July & August 2026 – A festival of art by schools from the Learning Partnership Academy Trust. Featuring art from nursery children through to A-Level students, this is one of our most-loved events and a real celebration of the joy of art.

Open Call Group Show – Autumn/Winter 2025 – A mixed exhibition selected from an open call, inviting artists and creatives from Crewe and the wider region to respond to a shared theme.

Who is PLATFORM for?

PLATFORM:Gallery is designed for artists, communities and partners to use and shape together.

  • Artists and curators – Exhibit work, test ideas, run residencies and co-curate shows with our team.
  • Communities and schools – Develop projects, workshops and exhibitions that centre local voices and lived experience.
  • Funders and partners – Use PLATFORM as a high-street base for creative programmes, pilots and collaborations that support Crewe’s cultural life.

Visit Information

PLATFORM: Gallery
79–83 Market Street
Crewe
CW1 2HB

PLATFORM is in Crewe town centre, a short walk from Crewe bus station and around 15 minutes’ walk from Crewe railway station. There are several public car parks nearby on and around Market Street.

Opening hours vary depending on the exhibition and programme – please check our events listings or social media for current times.

The gallery is step-free at street level; if you have specific access needs or questions, get in touch before your visit and we’ll do our best to help.

Past Shows

Photography Exhibition – Crewe Photographic Society (December 2025 – February 2026) – A major show of local photographers, filling the gallery with images of Crewe and beyond.

Get Involved

We’re always interested in hearing from artists, community groups, schools and partners who would like to work with us.

  • Propose an exhibition or project at PLATFORM
  • Discuss a partnership or residency
  • Join our mailing list for updates on exhibitions, open calls and opportunities

Get in touch through our contact page or follow us on social media for the latest updates.

Part of CreweCreates CIC

PLATFORM:Gallery is run by CreweCreates CIC, a community-interest company working to grow creative opportunities in Crewe and the surrounding area.

Our core funding for the space is supported through Arts Council England and local partners, alongside project grants, commissions and collaborations. PLATFORM:Gallery sits alongside programmes such as SIGNALBOX, Town of Festivals and other creative projects that help make Crewe a place where people can create, share and experience art.