MAKING your mark in the art world can be tough.

But one of the north west's major art festivals is offering emerging artists the chance to share their work alongside the professionals.

There are two ways to get involved with Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival.

The 'Cross-Platform Artist Collaboration' provides the opportunity for artists to come together to create a series of original live art performances.

These will be devised and performed at the Pyramid on October 22 over an intense 12 hour period.

Artists will also receive technical support with access to lighting, sound and projection.

Alternatively, if you have already got a piece of work ready for public display, 'Encounters' gives you the chance to show it off and meet other artists in the town centre on October 24.

Festival organisers are particularly interested in work that encourages audience interaction.

Proposals must be for live arts performances and can support dance, mixed-media, visual arts and performance art.

And artists must be prepared to showcase work more than once during a four hour period with technical help from the festival organisers.

How to apply

Cross-Platform Artist Collaboration

Email the festival team at info@warringtonartsfestival.co.uk with a little about yourself, your experience and how the opportunity would help you develop. Include images and links to a website or recent performances.

Encounters

To apply go to warringtonartsfestival.wufoo.com/forms/zub2ozb0tjp1cz/. Closing deadline August 31 at 5pm.