From 12-20 May, Voluntary Arts Week will celebrate the wide range of amateur arts and craft activity taking place across the UK and Republic of Ireland - and encourage more people to join in. There are two ways individuals, groups and organisations can get involved.

• What's in Your Window? - VAN are asking people to campaign, to show off their talents by displaying something in their window during Voluntary Arts Week. It could be a painting, a quit, a photo of their singing group - anything which shows off the art or craft they love doing. Local authorities can get involved too, using windows in their public buildings such as libraries, community centres and arts venues, to highlight the voluntary arts in their area.