Contest sheds new light on budding artists

And, Amy Knowles an exhibition assistant at The Civic in Barnsley, pictured, has had a preview of one entry – Stimuli by Chris Natt of Chesterfield 3D design.

Winners of the inaugural Northern Futures awards will named on Tuesday at the Barnsley venue where some entries have already gone on show.

Judge Ann Bukantas, head of fine art at the National Museums Liverpool, said: 'Northern Futures has brought to light an exciting group of up-and-coming fine artists whose work stood out for its invention, quality and its presence within the gallery space. The competition has succeeded in highlighting new talent and hopefully will bring the work of these artists to the attention of a far wider public.'