HEREFORDSHIRE Art Week, h.Art, will take place for the fourth time from Saturday, September 10-18 and the final deadline for artists and galleries to take part is imminent.

Last year saw over 10,000 visits to the open studios, group exhibitions and the open exhibition at Hereford City Art Gallery. Around £29,000 of sales were made in the week.

Any artist, group of artists or gallery who has not yet signed up for this year's event needs to contact co-ordinator Amanda Fitzwilliams as soon as possible.

For the first time, artists based just beyond the county border may be included and Amanda wants to encourage artists and galleries in places like Malvern, Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye, Presteigne and Tenbury Wells to get in touch.

Due to changes in the funding structure, artists will - for the first time - have to make a financial contribution.

Artists may also submit work to be considered for the open exhibition, which will run from September 10-24.

Amanda can be contacted on 01544 239081.