A FREE business workshop for artists is to be held at Oakwell Hall, Birstall.

Batley arts organisation Loca will host the event on Wednesday.

The event - which starts at 6pm - is part of Loca's creative business support programme.

Artists attending the event, entitled Creative Connections, will get a chance to exchange business information and contacts.

They will also meet a speaker from visual arts journal AN Magazine.

Robin Widdowson, Local projects manager, said: "We have held a number of these events and they have been very successful.

"AN Magazine has some fantastic resources and the evening is a chance to hear about its new interactive website and online facilities.

"Advice from AN is applicable to artists of all kinds," he added.

Booking is essential. For details, contact Mr Widdowson on 01924 488844 or email loca@ pop3.poptel.org.uk