Organisers of Sandwell’s Bloomin’ Lovely summer arts trail have praised the standard of pieces of art that were submitted by local artists.
And the winner of the public vote has been announced as Molly Evans for her piece, 'Heather at Sandwell Valley'.
Sandwell's museum and arts service invited people to get out into nature and be inspired to create pieces of art which they then submitted to be part of the trail.
More than 60 pieces of art work were submitted and displayed across Sandwell and people were asked to vote in person and online through the Discover Sandwell website. More than 3,000 votes were cast.
Alex Howell, arts and projects officer, said: “I would like to thank all the people who submitted work to the trail which made it a huge success, and big congratulations to our winner and five finalists.”
Entrants attended a celebration event with live music at Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery. The Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Ahmadul Haque MBE presented the six finalists with their awards.
Councillor Richard Marshall, cabinet member for leisure, said: "The arts trail has been a big success and created a lot of interest among the public which proves we are on the right trail when it comes to art and culture in Sandwell.
"I am pleased to say that it was such a success that I can confirm that it will return again next year."
