ARTWORK produced by a group of young carers is on display at a museum.

Getting Out There is an exhibition of work by four teenage members of the Young Carers Project - Tara Gibson, Natalie Gibson, Limara Miller and Rachel Hill.

Isabel Finch, ten, was also involved in the project through her mother, Gill, who co-ordinated photography sessions.

The exhibition, at Newcastle's Discovery Museum, contains photographic images of landscapes, buildings and people, including Tynemouth market and Newcastle city centre, and is the culmination of a five-month initiative.

The girls met every Sunday for sessions with freelance photographer Michelle Allen, as part of a drive by the West End Youth Inquiry Service to enable youngsters to communicate issues that concern them.

They share similar circumstances, with each having significant caring responsibilities. Through the project, they found a new way in which to express themselves.

Rather than focusing on themselves and their roles as carers, the group of 15 and 16-year-olds wanted to show that they were strong, competent individuals who had fun despite their responsibilities.

Zoe Brown, outreach officer for the museum, said: "The girls have produced some spectacular images considering that, five months ago, they knew very little about photography.

"Through information panels, the exhibition also communicates important issues about young carers."

The exhibition is open from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 2pm to 5pm on Sundays. It runs until June 16. Admission is free.