“A shuttered Gateway Newstand kiosk in Chester station will be opening up for business — and it’ll be showcasing more than just candy bars.

A group of artists is repurposing this unused space, hoping to enhance the commuting experience and create dialogue about transit issues and news dissemination.

Jess Dobkin, who is heading the Artists Newsstand group, signed a one-year lease with Gateway and will sell the usual soda and newspapers but part of the kiosk will be dedicated to a changing roster of local artists who will put on performances and present their work.”