Artists in North Somerset have praised the public for their 'wonderful support' after a hugely successful arts week.

Talented artists threw open the doors to their studios and organised displays at more than 30 venues during North Somerset Arts Week.

Visitors were able to visit the exhibitions to view the art on show, bag some bargains and also pick up some tips.

Weston Mercury: Artist Dawn Cox with her work at Venue 10 Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve. North Somerset Arts Week.Artist Dawn Cox with her work at Venue 10 Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve. North Somerset Arts Week. (Image: Mark Atherton)

Dawn Cox, who exhibited her work at the Church of Holy Trinity in Cleeve, said: “Arts week went fantastically well – it has been a celebration of creativity in North Somerset with such a huge range of artistic talent on display throughout all the venues.

“The event has given so many people such a lot of pleasure to be out looking at the art and for us as an art community to get together after such a long break.

“We are really grateful to all the volunteers who helped to make the event a success and for the wonderful public support too.”

Weston Mercury: Artist June Bensted at Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve.Artist June Bensted at Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve. (Image: Mark Atherton)

Six artists were exhibiting their work at the church in Cleeve alongside Dawn - with paintings of landscapes and seascapes, ceramics, textile art, prints, sculptures and collages on show.

Weston Mercury: Felting and textile designs by Renate O'Donnell at Venue 12 Bishops Mead Cleeve.Felting and textile designs by Renate O'Donnell at Venue 12 Bishops Mead Cleeve. (Image: Mark Atherton)

Weston Mercury: Sculptor Nick Whiting at Venue 3 Purn House Farm, Bleadon.Sculptor Nick Whiting at Venue 3 Purn House Farm, Bleadon. (Image: Mark Atherton)

Weston Mercury: Sculptor and jeweller Sonya Wilkins at Purn House Farm, Bleadon.Sculptor and jeweller Sonya Wilkins at Purn House Farm, Bleadon. (Image: Mark Atherton)

Weston Mercury: Paul O'Donnell with his beautiful wood designs at Bishops Mead in Cleeve.Paul O'Donnell with his beautiful wood designs at Bishops Mead in Cleeve. (Image: Mark Atherton)