Published Thursday 5 March 2020 at 14:24
The all-new Darwen Market Gallery is set to return for its newest exhibition, Spring Open Art.
Take a wander through the works of local artists from Saturday, March 7 until Friday, April 17.
The Gallery debuted last November and was a huge success with over 80 pieces on display, giving local and regional artists a chance to showcase and sell their work.
There are plans for more exhibitions this year as a result of a partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Percival Pictures, a bespoke picture framing and artwork stall located on the market.
Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Growth and Development at the Council, said:
Darwen Market Gallery is proving to be a great success.
The first event attracted people in to the market and a good number of the artworks were sold.
It offers something different for people to visit and buy in the market, whilst showcasing the talent of local people.
Darrell Smith owner of Percival Pictures added:
The first exhibition was great, it brought to life that area of the Market Hall.
We had really good feedback from the artists involved and the public who came to see it.
We hope to go from strength to strength and are happy to see different artists taking part in the next exhibition alongside some returning ones.
He went on to say:
The exhibition programme for the year has been set and there is an opportunity for local schools to display work in May and June, for artists to show their work in our Summer or Winter Open Art Exhibitions and a chance to win a prize by taking part in a photography competition! More details will be released soon.
For more information about this exhibition or taking part, visit Percival Pictures Stall or find us @DarwenMarkets on Facebook or www.darwentowncentre.co.uk/market.
Darwen Market Hall and Annex is open six days a week from 8:30am – 5pm with half a day on Tuesday: 8.30am – 12.30pm. The Market is closed on Sundays.