Artists Co-operative Spring Exhibition, which opens until March 11 at the Denington Galleries, Springfield House, 24 High Street, incorporates the Jim Watson Award for the 18th consecutive year. The award of £50, which is supported by the Stevenage Arts

Artists' Co-operative Spring Exhibition, which opens until March 11 at the Denington Galleries, Springfield House, 24 High Street, incorporates the Jim Watson Award for the 18th consecutive year. The award of £50, which is supported by the Stevenage Arts Guild, commemorates the first President of Artists' Co-operative and is presented to the artist who is judged to have produced the best picture on show. The award winner, whose name is engraved on the award shield, is chosen by an independent judge who is also asked to pick two runners-up. The exhibition will continue until Saturday March 11 and gallery opening times are 12-4pm Monday to Friday and 10 am - 5 pm Saturdays. Admission is free. Information about Artists' Co-operative is available from the honorary. secretary on 01438 352658 or from the website www.artistsco-operative.co.uk