A SERIES of pop-up exhibitions celebrating three years of creativity across the borough will be launched next week.

Funded by Arts Council England via the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport’s Cultural Development Fund, the Storying Barnsley programme has supported a wealth of creative activity, primarily across the towns of Cudworth, Goldthorpe, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston and Wombwell.

A series of events, which is set to be launched next Friday, are now set to take place.

Barnsley Civic will host an exhibition by photographer Sam Batley, titled A Barnsley Story, and an immersive installation from Lenny and Whale, whose Sanctuary of Colour activities engaged audiences around the borough last summer.

Library @ the Lightbox will host a textile installation created by artist Izzy Dabiri with Wombwell community groups.

A full list of all the exhibitions can be found on the council’s website.

Coun Robin Franklin, cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, said: “Our Storying Barnsley programme has engaged, entertained and inspired people of all ages and backgrounds over the past three years, giving them a voice and enabling them to tell their stories.

“We’ve also supported talented artists and creative practitioners to work with our communities and reach a wider audience with their work.

/ “From photography, art and story-telling projects to the magical musical The Heart of the Wood, we’ve shown our commitment to investing in our thriving creative economy and ensuring everyone in Barnsley can take part in and enjoy memorable cultural experiences.

/ “It is wonderful to be able to celebrate the results of that amazing collaboration and teamwork with this magnificent exhibition in the town centre.

/ “I’d encourage everyone to come along to experience the diverse range of artwork and projects and see how Storying Barnsley has put our Barnsley communities firmly on the map.”