Bolton Museum’s Open Art Exhibition is showcasing the town’s ‘vibrant’ creative scene after a competition for local artists.

The competition invited anyone aged 16 and over who currently lives, works, or studies within Bolton to take part, and over 240 submissions were received.

A panel of independent judges selected the pieces for the exhibition, as well as the two prize winners.

The winner of the Young Artist Award was 20-year-old Olivia Edge, who won the £250 prize for her painting Rewilding.

Richard Wood won the Winner’s Prize of £1000 for his artwork Ghost Chimneys.

“I think it’s a really positive thing for local artists, as there seems to be quite a lot of in Bolton, so it’s a good event,” Richard said.