UP-AND-COMING artists are being given the chance to see their work displayed to a wider audience.

Loughton Library has gallery space available in 2010 and 2011 to offer local people the chance to showcase their talents to the community.

A number of display cases area available at the library which has regularly changing exhibitions all year round.

Application forms are available from the library, in Traps Hill, Loughton, and the closing date for entries is Monday, November 30.

Samples of the work intended for display will be required by Wednesday, December 2, and the library's Arts Panel will then meet on Wednesday, December 9 to select the successful exhibitors.