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Two of Northampton’s famous photographic sons have joined forces in organising an exhibition showcasing local artistic talent. BBC Photography Challenge winner Tyrone Williams & Pangea Prize winning photographer Jack Savage are organising the event that highlights the talent of local artists from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a sense of community within Northampton's art scene.

Tyrone Williams, a renowned visual artist and winner of the BBC’s Great Photography Challenge explains his motives behind the event:

“Events like this I believe pull creative minds together to help strengthen a community of aspiring artists. This is about connecting and sharing work with other local artists from a variety of different disciplines within art. Celebrating work made from different backgrounds and different perspectives coming together in one place in a showcase of talent from established to upcoming artists in Northampton.”

Jack Savage winner of over 100 professional photography awards and represented by 3 galleries worldwide explains how:

Artists participating in the 'Delve' exhibition

“Tyrone and I are both passionate advocates of the arts and thought it would be a great idea to allow local talent to have a platform in which to showcases their talents. We are all about promoting young, innovative talent and making sure these artists gain a foothold in the competitive world of the arts.. Our event is open to the public, and takes place in the Mounts area of Northampton. ”

Co-owner of Creative Opulence Studios, Dylan Storey, expressed delight in providing a visible platform for Northampton's young artistic talent.

"Such events play a crucial role in bringing people together and reinforcing the bonds within our vibrant arts community. By showcasing the work of these talented and innovative young artists from Northampton, we hope to strengthen and celebrate the thriving creativity within our region."

"DELVE" will take place at Creative Opulence Studios, 2 Clare Street, NN1 3JF, UK on August 26th 1- 8pm . The event is free and open to the public, and features an impressive lineup of artists, including photographers, painters, writers and more. This showcase promises to be a celebration of Northampton's artistic diversity and creativity.

Artists showcased are Alex Macchiarelli (Photographer), Calum Ward (artist), Dante Belt (Photographer), Jamille Graves (Painter), Denholm Sgoluppi (Writer/Artist), Elliot Pittam (Photographer), Rad Knaga (Drawer), Jaylin Belt (Student/Artist), Jamille Graves (Painter), Jack Savage (Visual Contemporary Artist), Suede (Artist), Joe Westley (Photographer), Khari Worrell (Contemporary Expressionism), Latrice Grant (Photographer), Micah Libird (Photographer), Tyrone Williams (Visual Artist)

Article by Jack Savage

Photography by Dylan Storey

Renowned local photographers Tyrone Williams & Jack Savage organise community based art exhibition