Artwork by Manx prisoners to be shown in top exhibition

Manx prisoners are getting an award for their artwork, with two pieces to be displayed in a top UK exhibition.

Among the items selected to be exhibited out of 7,500 entries are a bee-themed knitwork and a painted self-portrait.  

The exhibition will take place at the Royal Festival Hall in London, alongside art made by people in secure hospitals, young offender institutions and immigration removal centres. 

Inmates were also recognised by the Koestler Arts charity for their work done as part of the University College Isle of Man education programme.