Artists will be given a unique chance to showcase their work in Workington.

Rachel Gregg, 35, of Pearl Road, Salterbeck, is set to open a new homeware shop soon in the upstairs of the GWK Shop on James Street.

The shop’s walls will become a gallery for artists.

Rachel’s late father William, of Whitehaven, was a well-known local artist and has inspired her.

Rachel said: “My dad was a good artist but struggled with gallery prices and it’s a difficult lifestyle.

“There’s a lot of wall space in my shop to give a gallery environment.

“I’m doing it in memory of him and it’s a chance for local artists to showcase their work.

“I do like art myself, but I’m hoping to put my artistic streak into the furniture.”

Rachel originally trained as a primary school teacher.

She said: “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while so fingers crossed that it works.

“It’s an upcycling business and we’ll be redesigning furniture and working with clients which I’m quite excited about.”

Artists who want to display their work can email rachelgregg@live.co.uk for more information.