Work has been completed at the Ash Gallery in Newcastle, Northern Ireland.

After over 25 years working as freelance artists Trudy Burke and Rosalind Murphy decided to join forces and opened a working gallery and studio space in their hometown of Newcastle.

The new gallery showcases their own creative works, past and current, and they plan to host creative and specialised workshops in their respective disciplines, such as watercolour, acrylic, glasswork and a variety of sculptural techniques. Trudy's husband, local sculptor, Alan Burke has also joined the venture.

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The Ash Gallery is featured in the Council's Make It Local promotional campaign, which highlights local products across the district, Cllr Mason visited the gallery and viewed the locally produced artworks.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason said: "It is wonderful to see this new business in Newcastle promoting the works of local artists and providing valuable studio space to facilitate the development of the work of local artists. I wish the artists every success with this new venture and encourage people to visit the Ash Gallery and support local creative industries."