AN east Durham venue has announced two exhibitions for the new year.

The New Year Long Gallery Exhibition at Seaton Holme, Hall Walks, Easington Village, runs from January 8 to February 2, with artist Gina Morton holding her second display at the venue.

Alongside Ms Morton's work will be an exhibition by Sunderland artist Jan Wilson, who is well known for her imaginative textile designs incorporating a wide range of techniques.

Ms Morton has been honorary secretary of Darlington Society of Arts since 1977, and has held one-woman exhibitions in Darlington, Richmond, Barnard Castle and Easington.

Ms Wilson's exhibition will include free-hand machine embroidery, applique, pastels, monoprint and beading, taken from various sources of information.

Both exhibitions are free, and have been organised by Groundwork East Durham.

In addition to the exhibition, Ms Wilson will also be holding demonstrations of her art in the summer.

For more information on the displays, contact Groundwork East Durham on 0191-5273 333.