DECEMBER-JANUARY | ART LISTINGS
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Aberystwyth Arts Centre
University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre
British Wildlife Photography Awards Event held, and indeed exhibited here, annually, split into 16 different categories. (Until Sat 14 Jan) Dave Ball ‘Searching For The Welsh Landscape’ Based on a survey of five distinct hilly regions in Wales, Ball exhaustively attempts to address the question of whether there is such a thing as a perfect, archetypal Welsh mountain. (Until Sat 14 Jan) Haul: The Art And Friendship Group Works by participants of Art and Friendship group run by Martine Ormerod. The group meets weekly during term time to explore different ways to make art from painting to collage and using digital cameras. (Until Sun 15 Jan) Aberystwyth Illustrators: Pumed Gainc / The Fifth Branch Exhibition organised by Peter Stevenson and coincides with the Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival 2017; it focuses on the dark secrets of the Mabinogi. (From Sat 21 Jan until Sat 25 Mar) Edgelands A collection of contemporary painting celebrating the forgotten margins of our landscape and considering how we perceive the world. (From Sat 28 Jan until Sat 18 Mar)
Albany Gallery
74b Albany Road, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2048 7158 / www.albanygallery.com
Christmas/Winter Exhibition A changing exhibition of selected new work from over 50 established and emerging artists. (Throughout December) Drawings Exhibition Drawings in a variety of mediums from selected gallery artists. (From Thurs 19 Jan until Sat 11 Feb)
Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog)
Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. 01874 611622 / [email protected] / www.brycheiniog.co.uk
The Christmas Collection Welsh artists display a variety of collectible art covering a range of subject matter. (Until Wed 4 Jan)
Arcadecardiff
Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. www.arcadecardiff.co.uk
This Must Be The Place I Never Wanted To Leave Paintings from contemporary Welsh artists, plus selected works from the Beep2016 Painting Prize, curated by Beep and Elysium’s Jonathan Powell. (Until Fri 23 Dec) Rory Duckhouse Details TBC for this show so I’ll use this space to note that ‘Rory Duckhouse’ sounds like the name of a Tory MP in a really bad single-series BBC sitcom. (From Mon 16 Jan until Sat 11 Feb)
Art Central
Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.
10th Anniversary Open Exhibition Featuring submissions (all confirmed now, FYI) from painters, photographers, craftspeople, designers, film makers, performance artists and others. (Until Sat 14 Jan)
Art In The Attic
The Factory, Jenkin Street, Porth. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free. 01443 687080 / www.facebook.com/thefactoryvenue
Gustavius Payne A new exhibition of recent figurative paintings by the Merthyr artist, exploring “the human predicament” including environmental and political concerns through his own artistic response. (Until Wed 14 Dec)
Attic Gallery
37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk
Winter Group Exhibition New work from over 50 artists, most of them Wales-based or inspired by Wales. Paintings, sculpture, glasswork, pottery and original prints are on show and for sale. (Until Sat 24 Dec and from Tue 24 Jan until Sat 25 Feb)
Barker Gallery / Torfaen Gallery
Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Free Wed/Sun 2-5pm. 01495 752036.
50/50 Fundraising Sale Art Show sale of donated art works to raise funds for the museum. (Throughout December)
Bay Art
54 B/C Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2065 0016 / www.bayart.org.uk
Jerwood Painting Fellowships 2016 Work resulting from an initiative established in 2010 to support emerging painters in the early stages of their professional practice. The artists selected this year are Francesca Blomfield, Archie Franks and DaleLewis. (Until Fri 16 Dec)
Cardiff Story
The Hayes, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2034 6214 / [email protected]
Cardiff Remembers Find out about First World War objects and discover the stories of the people behind them. (Throughout December) The Ageless City Explore the views of residents of both Cardiff and Lisbon as they reflect on how cities can be planned to manage and serve people of all ages. (Until Tue 3 Jan) Cardiff To Greenham Did you know that the Greenham Common protest began with a march in Cardiff? asked this venue’s listings of me, just before I pasted them onto the page. As it happens I didn’t! So here’s the place to come and learn more. (Until Sun 26 Feb) Dusty’s First World War Discover the history of Dusty Forge and find out how the Ely estate grew up in the aftermath of the First World War. (Until Sun 26 Feb)
Castle Fine Art
St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9.30am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 029 2213 0100 / www.
castlegalleries.com
Bob Dylan ‘The Beaten Path’ Limited edition prints from a new exhibition by the last living musician. Painted in 2015 and 2016, Dylan attempts to capture the back streets, alleys and country roads of the USA on his travels. (Until Sun 11 Dec)
Chapter Gallery
Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff. Tue, Wed, Sat + Sun 12-6pm; Thurs + Fri 12-8pm. Free. 029 2030 4400 / www.chapter.org
Artes Mundi 7 Works by internationally acclaimed artists Nástio Mosquito and Lamia Joreige, who are two of the artists nominated for this biannual art prize. Other artists’ work will be showing in the National Museum. (Until Sun 26 Feb)
Craft In The Bay
The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611 / www.makersguildinwales.org.uk
Emily Skinner ‘Applicate’ Showcase for a recent series of interactive 3D wall panels, which are made from birch ply and slot together into infinite pattern and colour variations. (Not literally infinite, before any mathematicians write in.) (Until Sun 11 Dec) Vanessa Cutler Guest maker exhibits sculptural forms in glass, made using waterjet cutting technology. (Until Mon 2 Jan) Hygge: Christmas Show 2016 Annual show displaying and selling potential festive gifts for friends and family, this year getting on the Danish wellbeing bandwagon a few months after all the Sunday supplements etc. (Until Mon 2 Jan) Anna Noel ‘Telling Tales’ Touring exhibition initiated by the Mission Gallery and featuring this artist’s ceramic animals. (From Sat 21 Jan until Sun 5 Mar
Dylan Thomas Centre
Somerset Place, Swansea. Daily 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 463980 / [email protected] / www.dylanthomas.com
Love The Words Ongoing, permanent exhibition dedicated to Dylan Thomas, with lots of interactive features and voiceovers from people including Prince Charles and Richard Burton.
Elysium Gallery
16 College Street, Swansea. Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free. www.elysiumgallery.com
This Must Be The Place I Never Wanted To Leave Multi-artist exhibition aiming to explore notions of perception, memory and belonging grounded in a place, space or time in the medium of paint. Part of the Beep Wales International Painting Prize series of events. (Until Fri 23 Dec)
Ffotogallery
Turner House, Plymouth Road, Penarth. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. Free. 029 2070 8870 / [email protected]
David Barnes ‘In Solution’ Photography / video / found onjects exhibition documenting some of the older, stranger and more enduring traditions that still exist in south Wales – relating to Freemasonry, the old industries, rural areas etc. (Until Sat 3 Dec)
Fountain Fine Art
Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com
Winter Group Exhibition A group show of new paintings and sculpture from the resident gallery artists. (Until Sat 24 Dec)
Futures Gallery / Oriel Gallery
Pierhead Building / Senedd, Cardiff Bay. Daily 10.30am-4pm. Free. 0845 0105500 / www.pierhead.org
USDAW. 125 Years Strong A look at the scial history of the Union Of Shop Distributive And Allied Workers, showcasing past campaigns regarding safer workplaces, better conditions, improved pay and fairness at work. (Until Fri 23 Dec) Elizabeth Foster Photographic exhibition. (From Mon 2 Jan until Sun 5 Feb)
G39
Oxford Street, Roath, Cardiff. Saturdays 11am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2047 3633 / [email protected]
S Mark Gubb ‘Revelations: The Poison Of Free Thought Part II’ / Mike Kelley ‘Mobile Homestead, 2010-11’ Gubb will be creating an iconic sculpture within g39’s warehouse space during Cardiff Contemporary, to be shown alongside the influential films Mobile Homestead, 2010-11 by Mike Kelley. (Until Sat 17 Dec) Freya Dooley ‘Rhythms And Disturbances’ Dooley works with words, voice and collage, using cut-ups of found and borrowed texts, literature, letters, snippets of conversations and earworm pop songs. (Until Sat 17 Dec)
Y Galeri, Caerffili
Lower Ground Floor, The Visit Caerphilly Centre, The Twyn, Caerphilly. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2132 2570 / www.ygalericaerffili.co.uk
Christmas Exhibition An evolving showcase of artworks from Welsh artists, with a profile by landscape artist Richard Bavin the highlight, plus gift ideas from over 50 designers and makers. (Until Sat 24 Dec) Open Art Exhibition Eclectic showcase of work by professional and amateur artists, selected from open submission and featuring over 120 wall hung and free-standing pieces. (From Sat 7 Jan until Sat 11 Feb)
The Gate
Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Free. 029 2048 3344 / [email protected]
Merry And Bright Open exhibition offering an opportunity for young or established artists to be seen by a large audience. Submissions cost £10 per piece. (Until Sun 18 Dec)
The Gate / Y Gat
Pentre Road, St Clears, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Free. 01994 232726 / [email protected]
Chris Rees New photographs by art lecturer and ex-music video maker Rees. It looks back at the people and places in St Clears that he has known and grown up with over the years. (From Sat 7 Jan until Sat 4 Mar)
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Rd, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Free. 01792 516900 / www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian
Leonardo Da Vinci: Ten Drawings From The Royal Collection Drawn using various methods (pen and ink, red and black chalks, watercolour and metalpoint) and covering various subjects (painting and sculpture, engineering, zoology, botany, mapmaking and anatomy). (Until Sun 8 Jan) Lindsey Seers ‘Nowhere Less Now 7’ Video work tracing the journey of a relative of Seers who sailed the seas in the Royal Navy over 100 years ago. The ‘7’ of the title is actually written like ‘to the power of 7’ but the font I use for these listings isn’t having it. (Until Sun 19 Mar) The Colour Of Saying – Glenys Cour: An Artist And Her World Curated by Mel Gooding, this show celebrates the life and work (including paintings, stained glass, theatre design and artist books) of much loved Swansea artist, designer, teacher and mentor, Glenys Cour. (From Sat 10 Dec until Sun 5 Feb)
Grand Pavilion
The Esplanade, Porthcawl. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01656 815995 / www.grandpavilion.co.uk
Silures Art Society Twentieth anniversary exhibition featuring paintings in mediums including oil, acrylics and pastels. (Until Sun 15 Jan)
Greenspace Gallery
30 King Street, Carmarthen. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 01267 267652
South Wales Potters Christmas Selling Exhibition Showcasing work by 11 members, with a diverse range of pottery from functional to sculptural. There will be demonstrations by exhibitors on selected days throughout the exhibition. (Until Sat 24 Dec)
The HeARTh Gallery
Ground Floor Plaza Entrance, University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Road, Llandough. Daily 9am-8pm. Free. www. drawingcancer.wordpress.com
Breast Cancer: A Creative Intervention Project aiming to articulate the experience of breast cancer through art; to enhance awareness and understanding of the condition, and empathy with those who suffer and who care for them. (Until Wed 7 Dec)
King Street Gallery
33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 / [email protected]
Small Objects Of Desire Gift-sized, affordable artworks by King Street Gallery artists. (Until Thurs 8 Dec) Work Inspired By The Poetry Of Mererid Hopwood KSG artists present their responses to new work by poet Hopwood. (From Fri 9 until Sat 31 Dec) Winter Show New and diverse work by the Gallery’s members. (Until Wed 4 Jan) January Sale Pick up some work by KSG artists at a bargain price. (From Thurs 5 Jan until Thurs 2 Feb)
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk
Zoomorphic Mixed show exploring the half world between human and animal through ceramics, textiles and print, and featuring Anthropomorphica, Eleanor Bartleman, Christie Brown, Adrian Higgins Visual Artist, Kerry Jameson, Barbara & Richard Keal, Gladys Paulus, Jackie Needham and Zenna Tagney. (From Sat 3 Dec until Sat 28 Jan) Remnant Black Craft showcase from a woman (yes that is an individual’s name) who specialises in alternative embroidery inspired by anatomy, vintage medical books and Victoriana. (From Sat 3 Dec until Sat 28 Jan) Amanda Caines Jewellery made with found objects from the Welsh landscape such as wood, glass, river stones or pottery. (From Sat 3 Dec until Sat 28 Jan) Penny Turnbull Textile and print artist based in Monmouthshire. (From Sat 3 Dec until Sat 28 Jan)
M.A.D.E. Gallery
41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm. Free. 029 2047 3373.
Winter Affordable Art Show Annual exhibition of over 30 artists encompassing 2D works from limited edition prints, to original pen & ink drawings and oil paintings. (Until Tue 31 Jan) M.A.D.E. Christmas Craft Market Local craftspeople and makers display/sell ceramics, jewellery, felted gifts and decorations, knitwear and handmade clothes. (From Wed 7 until Sat 24 Dec)
Martin Tinney Gallery
18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]
Christmas Show Featuring a group of new works by the esteemed Harry Holland, plus an extensive, evolving exhibition by leading and emerging Welsh artists. (Until Sat 24 Dec)
Mission Gallery
Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.missiongallery.co.uk
Catrin Jones Maker In Focus show featuring handmade, mouth-blown glass, concentrating on the relation between light and the intense colour transmitted through flashed glass. (Until Sun 8 Jan) Helen Dennis Work in the […] space by an artist who combines light, architecture, and drawing within an alternative photographic processes. The work here stems from a month-long stay in Swansea in early 2016. (Until Sun 8 Jan) City Stories A group exhibition comprising of selected artists who work predominantly in drawing, painting and illustration whose work takes influence from our built environment and cityscapes: Tom Banks, Derek Bainton, Michelle Conway, Laura Edmunds, Catrin Llwyd, Rhiannon Lowe, Matthew Otten, Jonathan Powell, Philip Watkins and Jonathan Williams. (Until Sun 8 Jan) Anne Gibbs ‘The Language Of Clay’ Third exhibition in The Language Of Clay: Part One initiative; a Mission Gallery National Touring Exhibition, curated by Ceri Jones. (From Sat 21 Jan until Sun 26 Mar) Migrations Work in the […] space by a company who bring international contemporary dance and installations to Wales. (From Tue 10 Jan until Sun 19 Feb) Kate Haywood Maker In Focus show exploring our relationship with objects while referencing aspects of ritual, ceremony and adornment. (From Tue 10 Jan until Sun 19 Feb)
National Museum & Gallery
Cathays Park, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff
Artes Mundi 7 Biannual contemporary art showcase returns, showcasing works by seven international contemporary artists whose practices explore current social issues and everyday life. (Until Sun 26 Feb) Nature’s Song: Chinese Bird And Flower Paintings On show in the UK for the first time, this show reveals the development of this art form in China from the late Ming dynasty at the end of the 16th century to recent decades. See Art. (From Sat 21 Jan until Sun 23 Apr)
National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 638950.
When Dai Became Tommy Exhibition looking at the history of Welsh soldiers in World War I. (Until Sun 29 Jan) Waste Not! Want Not! Recycled objects, many of them ingenious as well as practical, made both throughout the ages and cross the world. (Until Sun 5 Mar) Oxford Model Cars Swansea company Oxford Diecast was famous for its intricate model cars, tractors and planes. Find out how they were made and pick your favourite from the many examples on display. I would have loved this aged 11 or so! (Until January TBC)
Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport.Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. Free. 01633 656656 / [email protected]
David Gardner ‘Respond’ Two works intrinsically linked and inspired by a coin engraved with the words ‘Frost’ and ‘set him free’, in the museum’s Chartism exhibition. Pennies For The People (2015) is a chandelier. constructed from coins; Call And Response is a video inspired by said chandelier. (Until Sat 14 Jan) Your Gallery In June, the public were asked to choose their favourite paintings from over 200 works in the Museum’s collections in storage. This exhibition is the result. (Until Sat 20 Jan)
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2055 4469 / [email protected]
Lee Ingram ‘Octo-Bassey’ An art exhibition with pop memorabilia in celebration of Dame Shirley’s milestone birthday. (From Mon 9 until Sun 15 Jan)
Off The Wall
The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2055 4469 / [email protected]
Christmas Show Featuring some of the gallery’s artists who have been on the wall during the year, as well as a host of new talent. (From Sat 3 Dec until January TBC)
Oriel Davies
The Park, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625041 / [email protected]
Imaginary Worlds: Illustration Open Exhibition of artworks selected from an open competition featuring 52 illustration and book artists from Wales, other parts of the UK, Europe and Australia. (Until Wed 15 Feb) The Drawing Room A creative social space assembled from found, collected, customized and bespoke objects, where art, performance, craft and film will be made, shared and inspired. (Until Sat 25 Feb) Penny Hallas & Caroline Wright ‘Binocular: Disturbance’ Work exploring the position and experience of the insider and outsider, using this gallery’s TestBed space to challenge ideas through drawings, exchange and display of objects, parallel walking, mapping of locations and other works. (Until Sat 25 Feb)
Oriel Joanna Field
Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s Road, Milford Haven. Free. 01646 695267 / www.torchtheatre.co.uk
Nigel J Bevans Digital landscape photography focusing on the natural beauty of Pembrokeshire county. (Until Fri 13 Jan)
Oriel Lliw
Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe. Free. 01792 863722 / www.npt.gov.uk/theatres
Arts In The Tawe Valley Christmas Show A showcase of art, including painting, glasswork, drawing, photography. This show marks the reopening of this gallery to boot. (Until Wed 4 Jan)
Oriel Mwldan
Bath House Rd, Cardigan. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free. 01239 621200 / [email protected]
Angela Davies ‘Silent Spaces’ An artist who uses sculpture, installation and performance to create both intimate and large-scale sculptural light forms, drawing upon a hybrid of craft disciplines alongside creative technologies; photonics, electronics, interactivity, coding and moving image. (From Sat 3 Dec until Sat 21 Jan)
Oriel Myrddin
Church Lane, Carmarthen. 01267 222775 / www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk
Makers Market 2016 Over 30 artists, makers and designers both showing and selling their work here this year. (Throughout December)
Oriel Q
The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk
Winter Open Exhibition Submitted work for this needs to be handed in on Fri 18 and Sat 19 Nov. Main gallery 3D area: Assorted ceramics and jewellery by students and well-known artists. (Until Thurs 22 Dec)
Oriel Y Bont
University Of South Wales, Pontypridd. Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am-5pm. Free. 01443 480480 / www.gallery.southwales.ac.uk
Coal Society Exhibition examining aspects of the south Wales coalfield, including the work of artists ranging from painters Jack Crabtree and Ernest Zobole to photographers Levi Ladd and I C Rapoport. Part of a collaboration with Wolfson College, Cambridge. (Until Fri 14 Apr)
Pontypridd Museum
Bridge Street, Pontypridd. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01443 490748 / www.pontypriddmuseum.cymru
The First World War: Personal Perspectives Exhibition telling the stories of local individuals who experienced the war, through objects from our collection. (Until Fri 23 Dec)
Redhouse
Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / [email protected]
Fuse IV – The Circle Of Trust New work by six artists, all of whom teach Fine Art at the University Of South Wales: Carol Hiles, Lisa Krigel, Chris Nurse, Tiff Oben, Heather Parnell and Andreas Rüthi. (Until Sat 10 Dec) *Punk Forever Celebrating 40 years of punk rock, which was mostly observed in 2016 you’re right, Merthyr artist and collector Gerrion Jones presents an exhibition of original artwork by Jamie Reid, James Cauty and Billy Childish. (From Sat 21 Jan until Tue 21 Feb)
The Riverfront
Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Free. 01633 656757.
Maindee Poster Exhibition Maindee Festival has featured a different theme in each of its 20 years, which has influenced the poster and design work. This exhibition brings together said work. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
St John The Baptist Church
Church Street, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 07743 270275.
Pop-Up Charity Christmas Card Shop Run by Cards For Good Causes, this is stocking more than 200 designs of Christmas cards in aid of more than 25 local and national charities. (Until Sat 10 Dec)
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton St, Swansea. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Moira Evans & Roger Dunstan Work inspired by the natural environment and especially the Gower Peninsula, captured in watercolour, watercolour ink, acrylic and fast-drying oils. (Until Fri 16 Dec)
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 653763 / www.swanseamuseum.co.uk
Hilary Bryanston ‘Fragments Made Visible’ Paintings, ceramics, assemblages and stonecarvings. (Until Fri 23 Dec)
Taliesin Arts Centre
Singleton Park, Swansea. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm and performance evenings 6pm-8.15pm. Free. 01792 295526 / www.
taliesinartscentre.co.uk
The Christmas Show Affordable yet beautifully crafted objects and jewellery, alongside original artwork by artists and craftspeople from Swansea and further afield . (Until Thurs 22 Dec)
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.tenbymuseum.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Craftsmen’s Circle Work from eight members of said circle: Susan Bain, Annette Beattie, Annie Coombs, Sheila Hickey, Jo & Leigh Rhian, Riitta Sinkkonen Davies and Roy Thedvall. Great bunch of craftsmen. (Until Fri 16 Dec)
Theatr Hafren
Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / [email protected]
Meirionydd Artists Work by four artists from Meironydd, north Wales: Valerie Land, Lavinia Range, Huw Lewis Jones and Wendy Murphy. (Until Sat 27 Jan)
Tower Gallery
49 High Street, Crickhowell. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01873 812495 / www.towergallery.co.uk
Hannah Firmin ‘Usk Valley Impressions’ An exhibition of new prints and illustration. Also showing work by all members of the Usk Valley Artists’ Co-operative. (Until Sat 3 Dec) Christmas Exhibition Mixed show of work by all members of the Usk Valley Co-operative, including original prints, paintings and sculptures. (From Wed 7 Dec until Sat 14 Jan)
Tower Gallery
Oriel Y Parc Landscape Gallery & Visitor Centre, The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / [email protected]
Reading The Rocks: The Remarkable Maps Of William Smith discover the story of William Smith, the man who developed what is regarded as the first true geological map of any country – A Delineation Of The Strata Of England And Wales, With Part Of Scotland, published in 1815. (Until Sun 26 Mar)
Velindre Hospital
Whitchurch, Cardiff. Open 24/7. Free. 029 2075 2251.
South Wales Art Society – Permanent Rolling Exhibition Members’ works are available to view in the corridors and restaurant of the hospital at any given time. 20% of all sales go to the hospital.
Victoria Fearn Gallery
6B Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Free. 029 2052 0884.
Christmas Exhibition A mixed exhibition featuring contemporary applied arts, handmade in Britain. (Until Sat 7 Jan) Alex Arnell Solo exhibition, predominantly featuring landscapes; also showing is sculpture made by Stephen Arnell in bronze and bronze resin. (From Fri 13 Jan until Sat 18 Feb)
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk
The Wondercrump World Of Roald Dahl Large-scale interactive experience celebrating Cardiff-born author’s centenary, featuring artefacts from the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, original manuscripts and handwritten letters, plus “a large dash of magic and a sprinkling of mischief”. (Until Sat 14 Jan)
West Wharf Gallery
Jacobs Market, Cardiff.Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. [email protected]
Winter Exhibition Showing a selection of new talent alongside leading Welsh artists. (Until Sat 7 Jan)
Workers Gallery
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm or by appointment. Free. 01443 682024 / [email protected]
Alone In The Universe Group exhibition of original art inspired by a poem by Mike Church. (Until Sat 24 Dec)