Huge response to Chelmsley Wood art shows

ARTISTS' SHOWCASE: Jessica Lucas was among the local residents
whose work was included in the exhibition.

A SERIES of art shows staged in Chelmsley Wood over the summer have been hailed a big success.
The exhibitions, coordinated by the B37 Project, have been held at the old Halifax bank in the town’s shopping centre.
Following an appeal for local artists to get in touch, more than 30 individuals had their work displayed during July and August.
Debbie Gara, from the Project, said: “We have been amazed by the level of creativity and standard submitted, and have met some great people, which has resulted in a number of spin-off, collaborative projects based in North Solihull.”
Among those to take part in the series of three events were Chelmsley Wood photographer Ben Clifton and Castle Bromwich man Ian Carr, who juggles artwork with his day job as a PCSO.
Another featured artist was Jessica Lucas, a recent Grace Academy graduate whose collection of portraits tackled the negative impact that beauty editorials can have on women today.
Following the success of the exhibitions, the B37 Project hopes to hold similar shows again next year.