Chelmsford Museum is launching a new initiative to give emerging artists a chance to exhibit their works.

A wall on the ground floor of the museum will be transformed into a new art space called the ‘Gallery Wall’.

The first show runs until Sunday, August 6 and will feature Ailish Warner’s ‘Essex Wildlife’ collection.

Ailish moved to Essex when she was nine and over the years she has spent many hours exploring, sketching, and loving the county.

Her work illustrates some of the wildlife in Essex, with a modern and fresh approach.

She has produced work for editorial publishing, private commissions and is currently working with the Essex Wildlife Trust.

Nick Wickenden, Museum Manager at Chelmsford Museum, said: “While the museum celebrates the wonderful history of Chelmsford, and includes artwork by Grayston Perry, we want the Gallery Wall to be forward-looking and support the art stars of the future.”