Empty shop transformed into art gallery by Walsall students
An empty shop unit has been transformed into an art gallery to showcase the work of Black Country design students.
The store in the Old Square shopping centre has been hosting work by BTEC Level 2 Art & Design students at Walsall College as part of their Art & Design Summer Show.
The store, manned by students and staff, has been open to the public over the past week.
Their temporary residency in the centre came as part of a drive to showcase creative industries courses to shoppers and prospective students.
Walsall College community development officer, Jane de Weijer, said: "We are overwhelmed with the fantastic reaction we've had from the local community who have visited the store to admire the exhibition and meet our students.
"They have been impressed with the diverse range of art on display and the talents and professionalism of our students.
"Opening a pop-up store has been an innovative and exciting way to showcase our students and the college to the community. We will be looking to repeat this next year."
