Drawn to the Valley is holding its annual exhibition and will be held at Tavistock Town Hall between July 27 to 31.

It is 13 years since the Drawn to the Valley group first got together as a way for artists local to the River Tamar to keep in touch and exhibit their work.

Much of their inspiration comes from their passion for the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are now more than 130 members covering a host of creative skills, and a wide geographical area, and the group’s continued success is something to celebrate.

The Drawn to the Valley annual Summer Exhibition in Tavistock Town Hall is an excellent opportunity to see a wide selection of these artists’ work under one roof, and is a great way to get a flavour of more to come as this event is followed by Open Studios from August 27 to September 4.

Paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, photography, glass, wood and sculpture all form part of this eclectic exhibition. All work is for sale and will include cards and unmounted work.

The artists range from those with a great deal of experience to those who are just starting out. Prices reflect this mix and there will be plenty of bargains.

The private view, on Tuesday, July 26 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, is a wonderfully vibrant occasion which offers the opportunity to meet many of the artists and to see their work displayed.

For the artists themselves it is an important event that brings them together both socially and professionally. It is both exciting and daunting for them to see their work in a public show.

Open Studios is a rare treat – a chance to visit artists in their own work space.

This event is an essential part of the Tamar valley’s creative calendar.