ARTISTS in Rossendale are being encouraged to showcase their talents in an exhibition to be held this autumn.

Rossendale Museum will stage the Rossendale Artists Autumn Exhibition in October.

The display at the museum in Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, runs between October 3 and October 31 and is open to all artists who live in or born in the valley and who are over 18.

The main theme of the event will be painting and drawing but original entries of sculptures, ceramics, textiles and woodcarvings will be eligible.

Entrants can include up to three pieces of art. Copies and prints are not acceptable and all works should be delivered to the museum by Wednesday, September 22.

For more information about the exhibition contact the museum's curator on 01706 244682.