Artistic youngsters are busy transforming Wesley Street in Southport into their very own work of art.

The town centre street is hosting its ‘Chalk Of The Town’ celebration – one of a number of events taking place as part of this year’s Southport Contemporary Arts Trail.

The Arts Trail has lots going on over the next few days. It runs from today (Saturday, May 23), until Sunday, May 31, in association with Southport Festival and Southport BID.

Among those enjoying the fun on Wesley Street is Diana Pedder, owner of Diana Celine Photography.

She said: “The sun is shining and the chalk is ready! Come on down to Wesley Street… We have lots of things going on.”

People visiting Wesley Street can chalk the pavement, enjoy junk box modelling, face painting. and more!

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This event is part of this year’s Southport Contemporary Arts Trail.

SCA creative director, Norrie Beswick-Calvert, says there will be a bigger range of events than ever.

In conjunction with Southport Retailers, Southport Contemporary Arts are running an Art Hunt as part of the trail.

Prizes include an afternoon tea for two, a luxury beauty treat, a silk scarf, and a haircut with a bottle of pink fizz thrown in.

It’s a chance to find some hidden gems of Southport; quality independent retailers and talented artists and craftsmen, as well as being in with a chance to win some fabulous prizes, kindly donated by participating retailers.

Art Hunters can download an entry form on the SCA website.

They then search out the artworks hiding in the shop windows, which are listed on the entry form.

Entries must be returned to ArtHouse by June 7.

Another great arts trail event also takes place this weekend.

Carve Up The Coast takes place at Southport Pleasureland on Sunday, May 24, between 11am and 5.30pm.

Come and experience the excitement of some of the UK’s top exhibition chainsaw carvers creating works of art before your eyes!

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Professional carvers will race against the clock to create a wood sculpture in just four hours. After a short break to catch their breath, they will compete in a 30 minute quick-carve to produce smaller pieces.

This event is free.

All sculptures will be auctioned at the end with proceeds going to local charity the Community Link Foundation.

* A complete guide to the week-long arts festival can be found here www.southportcontemporaryarts.com or you can pick up a brochure from ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport.