Art is very much in the headlines at the moment, amid the excitement over Banksy's artworks on the East Anglian coast.

Bury Mercury: Woodbridge Adult Centre's art group at their exhibition in January 1968Woodbridge Adult Centre's art group at their exhibition in January 1968 (Image: Archant)

The area is also linked with many other well-known artists who have taken inspiration from its beautiful landscapes and wide open skies over the decades.

Bury Mercury: The annual Easter Art Exhibition in Southwold in April 1980The annual Easter Art Exhibition in Southwold in April 1980 (Image: Archant)

But it's not just famous names who are busy creating art in Suffolk. Today we are looking back into our archives at a range of exhibitions demonstrating the talent of a wide range of artists.

Bury Mercury: West Suffolk Schools Art Exhibition in March 1985West Suffolk Schools Art Exhibition in March 1985 (Image: Archant)

Some photos here were taken at events featuring artwork designed to inspire children, as well as pieces created by youngsters themselves.

Bury Mercury: Deben High School in Felixstowe's exhibition of local primary school children's artwork in 2006. It was attended by three artists who had worked with the childrenDeben High School in Felixstowe's exhibition of local primary school children's artwork in 2006. It was attended by three artists who had worked with the children (Image: Deben High School in Felixstowe's exhibition of local primary school children's artwork in 2006.)

Did you, a friend or a family member contribute to any of the exhibitions featured here, or do you remember going along?

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Bury Mercury: A children's art exhibition at Bury Art Gallery in March 1984A children's art exhibition at Bury Art Gallery in March 1984 (Image: Archant)

Bury Mercury: Somersham art and craft exhibition in June 1965Somersham art and craft exhibition in June 1965 (Image: Archant)

Bury Mercury: University Campus Suffolk students' art and photography exhibition in Ipswich in 2009University Campus Suffolk students' art and photography exhibition in Ipswich in 2009 (Image: Archant)

Bury Mercury: Judging of Felixstowe WI's art exhibition in May 1976Judging of Felixstowe WI's art exhibition in May 1976 (Image: Archant)