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Celebrate the Pride of Grimsby with new exhibition

Celebrate the Pride of Grimsby with a new exhibition

A new exhibition at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is set to open.

There are local artists and stories involved in the exhibition.

The ‘Pride of Grimsby’ showcases some of the best contemporary artwork from North East Lincolnshire.

According to reports, the aim is to ‘Celebrate the wealth of talented artists in the local area’.

” Each artwork represents the artist’s connection with the local area and the stories which connect them to the place they call home.

” These stories include personal experiences, family and community, heritage, environment, and local industry past and present.

Louise Bowen, Collections Officer for Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre said: ” This exhibition is about celebrating the North East Lincolnshire and the creative talent the area has produced”.

You can vote for your favorite artwork using the voting cards in the gallery.

There is a prize of £250 for the artist who wins the Judges Choice Award.

” There is a prize of £250 for the artist who wins the Judges Choice Award. An additional prize of £250 will be awarded for the artist who wins the Visitor’s Choice Award, with an additional £150 for second place and £50 for third place”.

The exhibition is free and opens at 1 pm on Saturday 9th April, It will run in the Muriel Barker Gallery until 15th May 2022.

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