AN EXHIBITION featuring the work of one Britain's leading painters goes on display at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday March 27.

'Kurt Jackson: River' showcases a diverse selection of work created over the last 10 years by the Cornish-based artist.

The works range from large-scale oils and acrylics to small-scale etchings and sculpture.

All are based on projects inspired by rivers including the Thames, Avon, Dart and the Liffey in Ireland, as well as our very own River Tamar.

Some of Kurt's most recent river-based works have been inspired by the Tamar – as he captures and celebrates the waterway that helps shape our city.

To tie in with this, a small selection of specimens originating from the Tamar Valley will also be on display in the gallery.

The specimens, all from the museum's natural history collections, will include butterflies, beetles and birds.

The exhibition is a key part of a season of shows linked to Cornwall at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.

The museum is offering a number of events and activities in connection with the Kurt Jackson exhibition.

Family-friendly holiday workshops are being held on Wednesday April 7, Wednesday June 2 and Thursday June 3 – these are free and there is no need to book in advance.

There will also be contemporary craft workshops for adults on Saturday June 5 and Saturday July 3.

Tickets cost £25 per person and must be booked in advance by May 27 for the workshop on June 5 and June 24 for the workshop on July 3.

Kurt will also lead a tour of his exhibition at 1.10pm on Tuesday May 18.

Tickets for this event are free but places are limited and must be reserved in advance at the Museum or on 01752 304774.

Visit: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk or call 01752 304774.