Nottingham artists present their artwork in outdoor gallery by canal

Artists Nick Wright, Alex Rubes, Reggie Pugh and Laura Decorum attended the unveiling of the outdoor art gallery

An outdoor art gallery has been set up in Nottingham to showcase the work of local artists.

Eight panels have been created which are displayed along the canal path on London Road.

Their designs were selected after a callout for local artists last year to get involved with the project.

Local street artist Reiss Mallett supported the project and helped choose the eight pieces displayed.

Reggie Pugh, who created a contemporary floral panel together with her sister Gina Harries-Pugh, said: "It's been a fantastic way to be part of such a significant scheme for the city and it's great to see my panel, which I completed with my sister, presented in a prominent place on site alongside the other artists' work."

The art panels celebrate local artists work in Nottingham

One piece of artwork has already sold by Nottingham born artist Ruby Dennis whose panel delves into the archives of Nottingham's textiles history.

Her piece features text from the lyrics sung by immigrant workers in the 19th Century and celebrates the the city's textile history and the forgotten voices of those behind the stitching.

Arpita Anstey, marketing director at The Island Quarter, said: "We wanted to celebrate Nottingham's vibrant street art seen by offering a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their creative talents in an area at the heart of the city that is rapidly regenerating.

"From modern art to abstract-oriented designs, the panels proudly illustrate the diverse abundance of talented creative minds in Nottingham."