Call the Ships to Port – 30th July – 12th August
Sun Pier House Community Exhibition. Curated by Dan Russell & Molly
MedwayArtBox, 15 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1PY
“Medway wouldn’t be Medway without the River”
There are just 300 Steps from Chatham town centre to the River Medway. Sun Pier House is leading a summer programme of events and arts activities to reconnect the residents of Medway with this beautiful feature of the natural landscape.
Over a number of weeks, visitors to our gallery made origami boats, that have formed our cascade of ships called back to port, in the heart of Rochester!
We have also been capturing locals’ memories of the Medway, some of which are displayed in the window panels of the MedwayArtBox.
“Medway wouldn’t be Medway without the River”
“I’ve gotten stuck in the river mud – best fun ever!”
“My dad learned to swim in the river at Strood in 1925”
“We put in the offer on our first house looking over the River at Sun Pier”
“The sound of pebbles kersplashing in the river”
“freedom to connect to nature and swim in”
“rides upon the paddle steamer and Edith May”
“magnet fishing outside the command house”
“at the strand, Gillingham, dipping our feet and walking out to pier”
“living by the river is relaxing and helps wellbeing”
Exhibitions at The Riverside Gallery
Located in the heart of Chatham’s vibrant cultural quarter, Sun Pier House is a dynamic riverside arts venue where creativity comes to life. Overlooking the tranquil River Medway, our light-filled gallery spaces provide a striking and ever-changing backdrop for an exciting programme of exhibitions, installations, and community-led art projects.
Have a look at what’s coming up next in the Riverside Gallery!