“You find that with the creativity on the Isle of Man people are generally inspired by the beauty around them – so we get lots of art depicting the land and sea, lots of popular views from the island and also some more niche areas,” Quirk said.
The event, first staged in 2004, showcases the work of Isle of Man Art Society members, some of whom are exhibiting work for the first time.
Displaying work has a “huge benefit” to artists, Quirk said.
“If your piece sells at an exhibition for the first time, that just sets you on a road to being able to be more creative, being able to produce more artwork and get involved in more exhibitions on the island,” Quirk continued.
There is a “good variety of mediums to see” this year, she said, adding, “I can’t think of another exhibition on the island that has such a huge array of artwork.”
The event, which has a £1 admission fee and is free for children, runs until Monday and is open from 10:00 until 18:00 BST.
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