Both budding artists and those who “haven’t picked up a pencil in years” are being encouraged to join an open day to get involved in the Isle of Man Arts Society.
The event, from 14:00 to 16:00 BST on Saturday at the Thie Ellyn workshop in Douglas, will give people an opportunity to speak to existing members and watch art demonstrations.
Rosie Greening who joined in 2021, said, “being an artist can be a very solitary pursuit, it’s not a team sport”, but joining the society had meant she had “joined a really lovely community”.
Founded in 1953 with 28 artists involved, its membership has since grown to more than 300.
