Opportunity to make window for Chester Cathedral building

Chester Cathedral would like glass artists to apply for a commission to create a new window for a former school building that has been returned to the cathedral.

The Dean and Chapter would like to commission a stained glass design for this building, which will be used to improve the facilities the Cathedral offers to the local and visiting communities.

The Cathedral is open to methods using conventional leaded construction, as well as more contemporary approaches to glass design.  The design should represent the spiritual purpose of the Cathedral but should not present a barrier to entry for people of all faiths and none. The Cathedral wishes to establish a confident church presence in the City Centre. Preference will be given to designs that are, in the eyes of the assessors, contemporary, invitational, inspirational and eye-catching.

The main door of the building is near to the Cathedral’s general visitor entrance and Great West doors.  It is anticipated that this door will become the principal door into the Cathedral’s visitor interpretation space, box office and admissions area. The recessed area above the door is the site for the commission, which will be backlit throughout the day and night.

Sketches and cost estimates are requested by Friday 7 February 2025.

Full details and site images can be seen in the tendering documents on the British Society of Master Glass Painters’ website here.