Kent on Canvas - own a little piece of home

A Margate sunset, Ramsgate harbour or a field of poppies - stunning images of Kent's countryside will soon be available to buy thanks to a new website Kent on Canvas.

The scheme, which will be launched on Tuesday 14 October at 2.30pm with a display of pieces in the gallery at County Hall, Maidstone before touring libraries around the county, allows customers to choose from images online in a range of sizes and reproduced on high-quality canvas.

In addition to owning a piece of art, the initiative is a chance to see maps and paintings held by Kent County Council's Archives Service. Prices will start from around £25 and over time, it is expected that advanced editing facilities will be added to the website and there will be the opportunity to showcase local artists' and arts groups' work. Visitors to the site will be invited to sign up to a newsletter alerting them to developments and new features on Kent on Canvas and customers' own photos can also be uploaded to the website and printed in the same way.

KCC's Cabinet Member for Communities Mike Hill said: "This is an innovative way to enjoy Kent's beautiful scenery and have an image of the county's landscapes and countryside at home. I am sure this will prove extremely popular with local residents and people from further ahead keen to enjoy our cultural heritage."