EXHIBITIONS celebrating the 25th anniversary of Poole Quay's iconic Sea Music installation are taking place at the town's museum.

Throughout this year residents and visitors to Poole have been working with artists on an array of creative projects celebrating the conservation of the Sir Anthony Caro sculpture.

This conservation project, completed in May, was launched in 2016 to coincide with Sea Music's then milestone 25th anniversary.

A number of performances, talks and workshops will continue up until the installation's 26th anniversary on November 22.

The project, to return the sculpture to its former glory, was financed through a £195,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant and an Arts Council award of more than £40,000.

A new exhibition has now opened at Poole Museum, showcasing samples of work produced in creative workshops and through the local schools programme. This will also include writer in residence Becci Louise.

Meanwhile, in Poole Museum's second gallery the work of visual artists Jonathan Parsons and Amy Bourbon - who both spent time time researching the heritage of Sea Music - will also be exhibited.

Borough of Poole (BOP) culture and community portfolio holder Cllr Mohan Iyengar said: "We're seeing residents of Poole working together wonderfully with the artists who have come to Poole to celebrate Sea Music in its 25th year.

"I look forward to this exhibition and seeing the fantastic works that have been created throughout the restoration process over the last year.

"I'd also encourage everyone to visit our local museum and take part in the free workshops and talks on offer throughout this exhibition."

The exhibitions at Poole Museum are free to visit and will remain open throughout the autumn and winter.

Sea Music was donated to Poole in 1991 by the world-renowned sculptor Sir Anthony. It was made using steel donated by British Steel and local materials with support from local people.