AMATEUR artists, schools and community groups are being invited to take part in Sandwell’s ‘Hidden Treasures’ art competition.

The themed pieces of work, which must be two-dimensional, are all set to feature in the borough’s summer arts trail.

Alex Howell, Sandwell Council’s arts officer, said: “The theme is ‘Hidden Treasures’ and we are asking artists to select a favourite building, open space, walk, view or local attraction as an inspiration.

“Art work will be shortlisted to a collection of pieces which will then be exhibited across the borough, allowing members of the public to vote for the best piece of art work.”

Each entry must be original in concept and design, no larger than 61cm by 46cm and be either a painting (oils, acrylics, watercolours), a drawing (pencils, charcoals, inks, pastels), photographs (colour/black and white) or mixed media.

Once artists have completed their piece, they need to send a photograph of it to alex_howell@sandwell.gov.uk before the dealing of Thursday, May 31.

Visit www.sandwell.gov.uk/hiddentreasures for more information about the competition.