An exhibition showcasing the work of promising young artists will be on display in Bridport.

The annual joint Beaminster and Colfox Art and Photography Exhibition features the creative work from Year 12 and Year 13 art and photography students from Sir John Colfox Academy and Beaminster School.

It will open at Bridport Arts Centre on Tuesday, June 18 and run until Thursday, June 27. People can view the exhibit from Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.

Louise Burgess, head of art at the Sir John Colfox Academy, said: “This promises to be a fantastic exhibition and I hope people will enjoy it. It is great to have this opportunity to showcase our students’ talents.

“The show features exciting and creative outcomes and a huge range of work, the Year 13 exhibits have all been inspired by the starting point ‘Observe, Seek, Challenge’.

“The work on show is highly original, creative and personal, the exhibition is well worth a visit, so please come along!” 

The work on display includes personal investigations from Year 13 students covering a range of themes of their choice. 

Year 12 students’ display includes portraiture, landscapes, figure studies and other mixed media work.

Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.