A SUMMER exhibition featuring unique work by a group founded in 1884 is due to go on display in a North Yorkshire town.

Cleveland Art Society’s 2015 summer exhibition opens at Stokesley Town Hall this week.

It begins with a preview evening on Friday, August 14 from 7pm until 9pm when people can meet the local artists from the region and speak to them about their work. The exhibition will run until August 28 and will be open from 10am until 4pm Monday to Saturday.

Cleveland Art Society was founded in 1884 by 12 Victorian gentlemen and is believed to be one of the country's oldest functioning art society.

Its members include both professional and amateur artists, as well as beginners and promotes drawing, painting, sculpture and arts and crafts through its programme of activities. The group stages several exhibitions every year in Teesside and North Yorkshire.