AN arts group are set to hold the first 'Meet the Artist' event at a new installation in Ulverston.

ARTSPACE are this summer staging several exhibits inside the refurbished Sir John Barrow Cottage, in Dragley Beck.

Over the summer artists Ellie Chaney, Dominic Kelly, Alex Blackmore and group leader John Hall will be curating the 'Manners and Amusements' exhibit.

On Wednesday (9) Ms Chaney and Mr Hall will be in the cottage from 10am to 2pm, with Mr Blackmore and Kelly attending on Friday May 11, also from 10am to 2pm.

Visitors are welcome to attend to look at the art installations being created, speak to the artists, and learn more about the Manners and Amusements project.