THE ARTRIX venue in Bromsgrove is celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month with events and an exhibition.

This February will mark the fifth year in a row that the Artrix has worked with Bromsgrove Council to offer a programme of events, exhibitions and information displays in recognition of the annual event.

A spokesman said: "The overall aim of the LGBT History Month is to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public."

To the end of February, there will be a Coming Out Stories exhibition at the Artrix Gallery.

The exhibition is the result of an eighteenth month research project carried out by young LGBT people who asked people about their coming out stories.

With support from Heritage Lottery Fund, Birmingham LGBT sought to engage young people with the struggles for equality experienced by previous LGBT generations.

Artrix Cinema will be screening The Danish Girl on Sunday, February 21, at 7pm. Starring last year’s Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, the film relates the story of Lili Elbe’s pioneering transgender journey and her marriage to Gerda Wegener.

T C Peppercorn, Artrix’s Learning and Engagement Co-Ordinator said: "Artrix is always proud to support LGBT History Month. Celebrating the diversity of our audience is key to our engagement work to ensure we reflect the needs of our local community."

Further details on, 01527 577330 or www.artrix.co.uk