Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum are commissioning a series of online artworks and community events, following their successful bid for funding from Arts Council England’s emergency response fund.

The fund was created to help the cultural sector during the pandemic.

‘From the Art Gallery with Love’ will connect local artists and performers with the public - digitally - to provide learning, creativity and entertainment at home.

Gemma Dhami, museums learning manager for Museums Worcestershire, said: “We are excited to work with creative practitioners to reimagine our collections and produce wonderful digital experiences for our communities.

"Museums Worcestershire’s collections are an inspiration to so many, and through this project we can bring this experience to many others through bold and experimental content in these uncertain times.

"We are grateful for this opportunity provided by Arts Council England.”

The project will support a wide range of groups within Worcestershire’s communities by improving access to culture for those most at risk of being isolated during this time.

There are 14 creative commissions up for grabs, including a range of large and small artistic projects and opportunities to perform during online events like the popular Museum After Hours series.

Successful artists will create exciting interactive events, discussions and artworks inspired both by the city’s museum collections and the pandemic in Worcestershire, to give the public chance to connect with others and reflect on their shared experiences.

Those wishing to apply can visit: museumsworcestershire.org.uk/collections/