LOCALLY-BASED artists will be showcasing their work at the North Yorkshire Artists Exhibition over the Easter weekend.

Held at Pickering Memorial Hall, from Friday, March 30 to Monday, April 2, 10am to 5pm.

The exhibition is being organised by local award-winning artist Amanda J Pickles and is in aid of Saint Catherine’s.

She said: “Last year I was pleased that more than £350 was raised for Saint Catherine’s, so the aim of this event is again to support this local worthwhile charity, with donations throughout and a raffle.

“The exhibition is an intriguing mix of art, ranging from lovely flowing watercolours, to the well known ‘Quirky’ acrylic paintings of myself and the ever popular Kezy Feaster paintings capturing the feeling of our surroundings with ceramics, stained glass, batik and fabric work also included.

“The exhibition gives the opportunity for the artists to showcase their new work, inform the public of other art events during the year and meet the public.

“This event at Easter has become well-known over the last 15 years, when I have organised an exhibition each year on behalf of a charity. Our supporters travel long distances and other events and local places of interest also benefit by this event.”

The artists showcasing their work include:

Kezy Feaster – Paintings inspired by the local landscape, interpreted in a vibrant, individual manner in mixed media.

Amanda J Pickles – Large vibrant mixed media works in a semi - abstract manner to the ‘Quirky’ local scenes s and colourful batik works..

Shirley Rowling – Paintings in a surprising variety of materials, including oils and mixed media. All used in a refreshing manner.

Sally Tozer – Creates free standing and wall mounted ceramics, sometimes incorporating other materials. Always decorative and different.

Alison Warne – Paintings in coloured pencils, graphite, acrylic and pastels with an emphasis on portraiture, wild life, animals and nature.

Penny Wicks – Paintings in Pen and Wash, pastels and collage, but primarily watercolours of our beautiful area.

Entry to the event is free.