NORTH West Arts and Northern Arts have joined forces to host a special showcase to bring together the artistic talents of the region.

Although not a public event, NWA Cumbria officer Ian Tabbron is expecting more than 200 artists and arts organisations from across the North West to meet at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre next Thursday (September 26).

Mr Tabbron told The Westmorland Gazette that the aim was to provide Cumbria artisans with the opportunity to meet up with familiar and new colleagues to discuss common interests and concerns, and to showcase examples of the excellent work created within the county.