ABERGAVENNY MUSEUM
Castle Street, Abergavenny. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 01873 854282 / www.
abergavennymuseum.co.uk
Ben Okri & Rosemary Clunie ‘The Magic Lamp’ Collaboration between Booker Prize-winning writer Okri and painter Clunie, whose history of working together dates back to the 90s; here we have 15 pieces with accompanying text, acting as fairytales for adults. (Until Sun 2 Sept)
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre
A’r Lan Y Mor / At The Edge Of The Sea Group exhibition celebrating the sea through the mediums of textiles, ceramics, paintings, photographs sculpture and films. See Art. (Until Sun 8 July) Suzie Larke ‘In The Mind’s Eye’ Work described by Larke herself as “an attempt to visualise depression and anxiety through conceptual photography”. (Until Sun 15 July) David Jones ‘Angles On Washing Lines’ Prints and sculptures full of strenge characters of Jones’ own devising. (From Sat 7 July until Sun 9 Sept) Is This Planet Earth? Sculptures, paintings and video about nature and the landscape, with a technological and futuristic feel. (From Sat 14 July until Fri 14 Sept) Picture Makers Work by a collective of 15 visual artists from mid Wales, who have been exhibiting since 2006. (From Sat 21 July until Sun 9 Sept)
Albany Gallery
74b Albany Road, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2048 7158 / www.albanygallery.com
Summer Show A changing exhibition of over 50 established and emerging artists in a variety of media, including sculpture and ceramics. (From Thurs 9 July until Sat 18 Aug)
Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog)
Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. 01874 611622 / [email protected] / www.brycheiniog.co.uk
Maurice Selden Selden’s photography chiefly concentrated on rallying, with the photographer covering a record-breaking 449 WRC (World Rally Championship) rallies worldwide. This show features shots taken between 1972 and 2017. (Until Mon 20 Aug)
ArCADECARDIFF
Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. www.arcadecardiff.co.uk
Helen Grant ‘Fun nuLL’ Bristol-based artist Grant, a studio holder in Spike Island and part of the collaborative group the Back In 5 Minutes Squad, presents an immersive exhibition. (Until Sat 7 July)
Art Central
Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.
Mixing It! An eclectic mix of A Level and GCSE Art and Photography work by Students from Bryn Hafren and Barry comprehensive schools, to celebrate their reopening this September as mixed secondary schools. (Until Sat 21 July) Peter Sainty South Wales-based sculptor who developed his career working in theatre and television prop-making. (From Sat 28 July until Sat 8 Sept)
The Art Shop & Chapel
8 Cross Street, Abergavenny. Tue-Sat 9.15am-5pm. Free. 01873 852690 / www.
artshopandgallery.co.uk
Hedgerows & Gardens Mixed summer show of paintings, drawings and ceramics with work from Lily Irwin, Agnes Treherne, Maude Smith, Andrea McLean, Cornelia O’Donovan, Jane Bennett, George Rowlett, Helen Beard, Caitlin Jenkins and Barry Stedman. (Until Sat 18 Aug)
Barker Gallery / Torfaen Gallery
Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Free Wed/Sun 2-5pm. 01495 752036.
Painting In Pontypool Park Showing the results of a four-day competition, from Wed 13-Sat 16 June, where entrants do indeed paint in Pontypool Park. (Throughout July) Generation Games Play your way through the history of home computer games consoles, following developments in the technology, the programming industry and entertainment in the home. (Until Sun 28 Oct)
BARNABAS ARTS HOUSE
New Ruperra Street, Newport. Tue-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm. 01633 673739 / www.
barnabasartsahouse.co.uk
Mike Rowland ‘Finding What I Wasn’t Looking For’ Retrospective exhibition of artworks, also featuring recent paintings. (Until Sat 21 July)
Boundary Art
3 Sovereign Quay, Havannah Street, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 029 2048 9869 / www.
boundaryart.com
Art Of The Senses Third anniversary exhibition for this gallery, featuring multi-sensory artworks. (Throughout July)
Cardiff Story
The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff. Daily 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2034 6214 /
[email protected]
Protest! Objects For Change Discover the stories behind the protest objects in our new display, from badges and banners to T-shirts and embroidery. (Until Sun 30 Sept) Tenovus Exhibition Discover the history of Tenovus Cancer Care from its establishment 75 years ago to today. (From Sat 7 July until Thurs 26 Aug)
CARNEGIE HOUSE
Wyndham Street, Bridgend. 01656 815757 / www.carnegiehouse.co.uk
Community Arts Exhibition Mixed work by local artists. (From Tue 24 until Sat 28 July)
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
A Slight Ache Exhibition curated by James Richards, the previous artist to feature in this gallery, and featuring work from Tolia Askavili, Wojciech Bakowski, Christian Friedrich, Isa Genzken, KHISHVI, Dani ReStack, Torsten Slama, Cathy Wilkes and JX Williams. (Until Sun 30 Sept) Cornelia Baltes Art In The Bar exhibition(also featured on the Lightbox above Chapter’s front doors) for a German-born, London-based artist whose brightly coloured paintings combine simplicity with humour and playfulness. (Until Sun 7 Oct)
Craft In The Bay
The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611 / www.
makersguildinwales.org.uk
Makers Merge Wales/South Tyrol Collaborative show between Makers Guild Wales and artists from the South Tyrol region of Italy: pairings of Shelley Doolan and Alessandra Piazza; Jon Bull and Laurenz Stockner; Beate Gegenwart and Othmar Prenner; Karen Williams and Daniela Chinellato; and Rauni Higson and Gabi Veit. (Until Sun 19 Aug)
CWTSH COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE
226 Stow Hill, Newport. Thurs + Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm. 01633 664498 / www.cwtsh.org
Anthony Carter ‘Newport: On The Edge’ Thirty images of the city by Carter, a street photographer based in Abergavenny. (Until Sun 29 July)
Cyfarthfa Castle
Museum
Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Rd, Merthyr Tydfil. 01685 727371 / museum@
merthyr.gov.uk
100 Years Ago – Merthyr Tydfil And The Great War Exhibition highlighting Merthyr Tydfil’s involvement in WWI, through films, artwork, objects and more all created and donated by the local community. (Until Sun 15 July)
Elysium Gallery
16 College Street, Swansea. Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free.
www.elysiumgallery.com
Sophie Kumar-Taylor Artist in residence who graduated from Carmarthen School of Art in 2017, and whose work explores geometry, distortion and optical illusions whilst experimenting with abstraction and colour relationships with her site-specific installations.. (Until Sat 14 July)
Ffotogallery
Turner House, Plymouth Road, Penarth. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. Free. 029 2070 8870 / turnerhouse@
ffotogallery.org
Chronicle Ffotogallery is 40 years old in 2018 and thus is having a retrospective show this summer, highlighting exhibition posters, past projects and event images. (Until Sat 4 Aug)
Fountain Fine Art
Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com
Nigel Wood Meadowed landscape paintings. (Until Sat 14 July) Summer Group Exhibition Mixed and changing exhibition of new work from the gallery artists. (Until Sat 14 July) Tywi Valley Open Studios Work by makers from the Open Studios trial with over 35 exhibitors in total and a special focus on the paintings of Andrew Douglas-Forbes. (From Sat 21 July until Fri 10 Aug)
G39
Oxford Street, Roath, Cardiff. Saturdays 11am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2047 3633 / [email protected]
UNITe 2018 A summer programme of experimentation, research, discussions, screenings, socials, lectures and more featuring work from the following: Edita Atmaja, Clare Charles, James Cocks, Lauren Heckler, Helen Malia, Lydia Meehan, Dai Howell & Kate Mercer, Florence Moon, Hannah Morris, Dan Pritchard, Claire Prosser, Aled Simons, Laura Welsman and Ellie Young.. (Until Sat 22 Sept)
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
Flower Inspired Exhibition Arranged to coincide with Caerphilly In Bloom and the town’s annual flower festival. Plus a profile of artworks from artists who work in textiles and felt. (Until Sun 22 July) Elizabeth Butler ‘Dead Famous’ Sculptures of dead musicians. Also on display: ceramics from Christine Gittins. (From Tue 24 July until Sat 1 Sept)
Glynn Vivian Art
Gallery
Alexandra Rd, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 516900 / www.
swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian
N.S. Harsha ‘Facing’ One of India’s leading artists, Harsha works in painting, sculpture and installation, but is also inspired by a socially engaged practice, drawing communities into his work which echoes his generosity and spirit allowing the viewer to look at the world around them in a playful way. (From Sat 7 July until Sun 9 Sept)
THE KICKPLATE PROJECT
2 Portland Buildings, Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen. Tue + Thurs 10.30am-5.30pm, Wed, Fri + Sat 11am-6pm. Free. [email protected] /
thekickplateproject.blogspot.co.uk
Becca Thomas & Clare Charles ‘They Loved This Place’ Recent works by two Cardiff-based artists, exploring their individual practice here as opposed to their more usual collaborative ventures (Until Sat 7 July)
King Street Gallery
33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 /
[email protected]
Transference Work by seven members of the Divergent Contemporary Arts Collective – Mark Ingram, Fi Latus, Susan Matthews, Fran Williams, Lee Odishow, The Dead Mauriacs and Tom Morris – which was formed in July 2017 and which produces work in a wide range of media including original painting, sculpture, collage, video, sound art and photography. (Until Wed 4 July)
KOOYWOOD Gallery
8 Museum Place, Cardiff. Free. 029 2023 5093 /
www.kooywoodgallery.com
Elizabeth Haines & Lisa Henderson Henderson’s paintings involve collaged, recycled and preprepared papers; Haines works predominately in oils and acrylics. Both artists are drawn to the landscape as pattern, texture and colour. (From Fri 6 until Sat 28 July)
Llantarnam Grange
Arts Centre
St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk
Roger Cecil Cecil (1942-2015) has been described as one of the great abstract artists of his generation, while being little known outside a circle of fellow painters. This exhibition features paintings, jewellery and previously unexhibited 3D work. (Until Sat 21 July) Fibre And Form Exhibition showing the results of Criw Celf primary and secondary participants creating wet felt forms alongside textile artist Claire Cawte. (Until Sat 21 July) Kate Temple Craft showcase from a London-based designer who makes hand-stitched menswear inspired by Liberty prints and heritage wools. (Until Sat 21 July) Antonella Figlia Jewellery showcase inspired by geometry, optical illusion, and photography. (Until Sat 21 July)
LOOK OUT ARTS CAFE
Porth Teigr Way, Cardiff Bay. Daily 10.30am-11pm 07970 816906 / www.
lookoutcafebar.co.uk
Paul O’Donnell Paintings and limited edition prints on the history of Cardiff and south Wales, Penarth, Barry, Rhondda, Gower and Pembrokeshire. (Until Fri 31 Aug)
M.A.D.E. Gallery
41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm. Free. 029 2047 3373.
Pick Of The Degree Shows 2018 MADE’s annual selection of emerging young artists from this year’s graduate shows in south Wales. (From Thurs 5 until Sun 22 July)
Martin Tinney Gallery
18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]
Summer Show Specially selected works by Welsh artists of note including Gwen John, Augustus John, David Jones, Ceri Richards, Joseph Herman, Sir Kyffin Williams, Gwilym Prichard, Claudia Williams, Mary Lloyd Jones, Kevin Sinnott and Shani Rhys James. (From Mon 9 until Thurs 26 July)
Mission Gallery
Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.
missiongallery.co.uk
Raising The Bar & Portfolio Showcase of work created as part of Mission Gallery’s flagship education programme, Criw Celf West. (Until Sat 14 July) Criw Celf Partners Work in the […] space / Maker In Focus show presented by conjunction with Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthen School of Art, Oriel Y Parc, Oriel Davies, Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Peak Cymru. (Until Sat 14 July) Nightswimming Showcase exhibition for LLE, a Wales-based, artist-led curatorial project with a focus on contemporary painting. (From Sat 28 July until Sat 8 Sept)
National Museum
Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff
Cerith Wyn Evans ‘Radiant Fold (…The Illuminating Gas’) Installation commissioned for Amgueddfa Cymru through the Contemporary Art Society’s Great Works scheme, and referencing Duchamp’s The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Batchelors, Even. (Until Sun 2 Sept) Who Decides? Long-term exhibition from the collections of the Museum and the Derek Williams Trust, curated by service users from The Wallich homelessness charity. This detail seeks to highlight issues around curation and the narrow demographic of those usually involved in it. (Until Sun 2 Sept) Kizuna Exhibition exploring the links between Japan and Wales in terms of art, culture and trade. See Upfront. (Until Sun 9 Sept)
National Waterfront
Museum
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 638950 /
museum.wales/swansea
Pirates: The Truth Behind The Tales As Wales celebrates its Year Of The Sea, discover the truth behind the legends in an exhibition explaining the history of pirates, privateers and buccaneers throughout the world. (Until Sun 30 Sept) Lost Ports Of Wales As part of the 2018 celebration of Wales’ Year Of The Sea, this exhibition recalls lost and defunct ports in parts of the coastline which may now be hard to imagine. (Until Sun 21 Oct) Criw Celf Secondary & Primary Exhibition An end of project exhibition showcasing the journey and development of the Criw Celf groups, curated by Tim Stokes and presented in conjunction with Mission Gallery. (From Sat 14 until Sat 28 July)
Newport Museum &
Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport.Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. Free. 01633 656656 /
[email protected]
Maurice Barnes Paintings from this gallery’s collection by an underrated Newport artist who died in 1971 and captured many moments of change in the landscape of the town. (Until Sat 14 July) Newport Library, Museum And Art Gallery – 50 Years In John Frost Square Photographic exhibition, plus film footage, of the opening of said building by Princess Margaret, who generously broke off her busy schedule of extramarital affairs to visit Newport on 5 Apr 1968. (Until Sat 15 Dec) Women’s Suffrage Banners Rotating exhibition to mark a century since the Representation Of The Peoples Act was passed. Two banners will be on display at a time, one in the Museum and one in the Art Gallery. (Until Sat 29 Dec)
NORWEGIAN CHURCH ARtS
CENtre
Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2087 7959 / www.
norwegianchurchcardiff.com
Here Comes The Sun Contemporary paintings and prints by a group of Welsh professional artists: Sylvia Hughes-Williams, Sue McDonagh, Beth Giles and Adele Pask. (From Mon 2 until Sun 15 July) Linda Agostini ‘Wild Things’ Mstical abstract animal paintings. (From Mon 16 until Mon 30 July)
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]
Sights & Scenes Landscapes in oil, watercolour and photography from Howard Jones, Louise Collis & Mark Zytynski. (Throughout July)
Oriel Canfas
Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www.
orielcanfas.co.uk
Anthony Evans ‘To The Sea’ Paintings by a Cardiff-based artist originally from Carmarthenshire. (From Tue 3 until Sat 28 July)
Oriel Cric
Beaufort Street, Crickhowell. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-1pm. Free. 01873 813669.
Crickhowell Open Art Exhibition An annual highlight of Cric’s gallery programme, showing a rich variety of work. (Until Sat 7 July)
Oriel Davies
The Park, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625041 / [email protected]
Oriel Davies Open 2018 Contemporary practice by established and emerging talent across the UK and overseas, selected by Sacha Craddock, Jane Simpson, Matthew Collings, Steffan Jones-Hughes and Alex Boyd Jones. (Until Wed 5 Sept)
Oriel Joanna Field
Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s Road, Milford Haven. Free. 01646 695267 / www.torchtheatre.co.uk
Ray Burnell “I paint mainly in oils but recently I’ve tried mixed media art and have begun to introduce materials such as sand and slate etc to add interesting textures and abstract shapes to landscape/seascape painting,” says Ray before pausing for breath. (From Tue 3 until Thurs 26 July)
Oriel Mwldan
Bath House Rd, Cardigan. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free. 01239 621200 / [email protected]
Jennifer Taylor See Art for more on this multimedia artists, who works with film and live performance to create absurd scenarios. (Until Sun 15 July) Sera Wynn Walker Work using early camera-less photography techniques as a means of regaining something lost through technological advancements in photography. See Art. (From Sat 21 July until Sun 2 Sept)
Oriel Myrddin
Church Lane, Carmarthen. 01267 222775 / www.
orielmyrddingallery.co.uk
Chair A selection of chairs from the collection of the Design Museum, previewed in Art last month. (Until Sat 7 July) Criw Celf 2018: Next Generation A sample of work created in the Criw Celf masterclasses, where kids aged 9-14 work with professional artists and designers. (From Thurs 12 until Sat 21 July) Haptic/Tacit: In Search Of The Vernacular See Art for more on this artists/writers collective, comprising Jane Cairns, David Gates, Grant Aston, Henry Pim, Kim Norton, Gail Mahon, Kimberley Chandler and Mark Cousins. (From Sat 28 July until Sat 13 Oct)
Oriel Q
The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.
orielqnarberth.com
Summer Open Exhibition & Auction Annual show ending in an auction of all work with 50% of sales going to the Friends of Oriel Q as the main fundraiser to pay the rent for the gallery space. (Until Sun 29 July)
ORIEL Y PARC
The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire.
Free. 01437 720392 /
[email protected]
Indir Mukherji Contemporary art exhibited in the St Davids room and inspired by Pembrokeshire’s azure blue sky, lush green meadows and changing colours of the sea. (Until Thurs 19 July) Susan Thorne Paintings on glass relating to the artist’s childhood memories of Pembrokeshire. (Until Fri 31 Aug) William Stott ‘Le Passeur (The Ferryman)’ Stott, a leading figure among a group of late-19th century British artists influenced by French naturalism, has his best-known work shown here, alongside works from Amgueddfa Cymru, chosen to explore rural life. (Until Sun 2 Sept) Karen Ingham ‘Deluge’ Inter-related artworks by Ingham, incorporating photography, film, digital textiles and hybrid craft, that focus on how human activities are endangering important ecosystems. (From Mon 2 July until Sun 12 Aug) Criw Celf Project – Coastal Colours An exhibition by local schoolchildren who took part in this season’s Criw Celf art project. (From Sat 21 until Tue 31 July)
PONTARDAWE HERITAGE &
VISITORS CENTRE
Herbert Street, Pontardawe. Free. facebook.com/
pontardaweheritagecentre
Hilary Bryanston & Jane Carpenter ‘Gower To The Gwrhyd’ Contemporary and traditional glass by Carpenter; ceramics, original prints and watercolours by Bryanston. (Until Fri 31 Aug)
Pontypridd Museum
Bridge Street, Pontypridd. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01443 490748 / www.pontypriddmuseum.cymru
Pontypridd’s Coastal Connections Mixed show celebrating Wales’ Year Of The Sea and showcasing the town’s nautical links. (Until Fri 27 July) Pontypridd & District Art Society Mixed exhibition. (From Mon 30 July until Fri 31 Aug)
Redhouse
Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / info@
redhousecymru.com
Andrew McNeill A humanitarian photographer concentrating on the human condition. (Until Sat 14 July) Matt Botwood ‘Ephemeral Pools’ Forest landscapes whose composition highlights such places’ transience and unpredictability. (From Fri 20 July until Sat 18 Aug)
RUIN CAFE
3-7 Duke Street Arcade, Cardiff. Daily 11am-5pm. Free. facebook.com/ruincafe
The Maiden: An Exhibition About Love Ethan Dodd curates a thematic show featuring work by Carlota Nobrega, Beth Greenhalgh, Larch, Grace Cupper, James Cocks, Mandy Lane, Megan Ferguson, Mabli Eustace, Manon Parry, Morgan Dowdall, Elin Meredydd, Adam Faruggia White, and Dodd himself. (On Fri 13 + Sat 14 July) Death: An Exhibition About Mortality Also thematic and this time featuring work by Sonny Parton, John Abell, Francesca Wilcox, Sam Wall, Sarah Padbury, Heledd Evans, Felicity Lockyear, Megan Winstone, Nathan Mullis, Rebecca Wyn Kelly and Dodd himself. (On Fri 20 + Sat 21 July)
The Sho Gallery
Upstairs, The Castle Emporium, Womanby Street, Cardiff. Free. www.thesho.co.uk
Dog Sho Canine-themed group exhibition, featuring over 20 artists and aiming to raise money for Friends Of The Dogs Wales. (Until Sat 28 July)
SPIT & SAWDUST
Rhymney River Bridge Road, Cardiff. Free. 029 2049 4741 / www.
spitandsawdust.co.uk
Chris Alton ‘Crudely Plucking The Strings’ S&S’ inaugural Billboard Commission, located in the park’s yard space and depicting/reimagining the flood of the Bristol Channel in 1607. The billboard is accompanied by a film by Alton, screened on occasion until November. (Until Mon 12 Nov)
Swansea Grand
Theatre
Singleton St, Swansea. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www.
swanseagrand.co.uk
Gowerton School Exhibition Held on levels 1 and 2 plus the White Room. (From Mon 2 until Sat 14 July) Paul Davies ‘The Intimate Landscape’ Held on level 1. (From Mon 16 until Fri 27 July)
Tenby Museum & Art
Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.
tenbymuseum.org.uk
Anna Waters & Dawny Tootes Established Pembrokeshire artists Waters and Tootes join forces to celebrate 2018 as The Year Of The Sea in this joint exhibition. (Until Sun 29 July)
Theatr Hafren
Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / thehafren.co.uk
AIG Work by a confederation of artists, working in a variety of media, who originate from different cultures (Britain, Russia, USA, Bulgaria, Turkey, Slovenia, Italy and Germany) and wish to explore cultural diversity and promote international understanding. (Until Thurs 23 Aug)
Tower Gallery
49 High Street, Crickhowell. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01873 812495 / www.
towergallery.co.uk
Hannah Firmin & Philippine Sowerby Firmin is an illustrator and printmaker inspired by the countryside; Sowerby is a sculptor in wood whose work reflects on power and vulnerability. Also showing work by all members of the Usk Valley Artists’ Co-operative. (Until Sat 7 July) Lesley Lillywhite & Robert Macdonald Joint exhibition between two Welsh printmakers, Macdonald also being a painter and current president of the Royal Watercolour Society Of Wales. (From Wed 11 July until sat 8 Sept)
Victoria Fearn Gallery
6B Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Free. 029 2052 0884.
I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside Mixed exhibition featuring new and existing gallery artists who have created pieces with a seaside theme. (Until Sat 14 July) Summer Exhibition Mixed exhibition featuring paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewellery and gifts. (From Fri 20 July until Sat 8 Sept)
THE WeLSH QUILT CENTRE
Town Hall, Lampeter. Tue-Sat 11am-4.30pm. Free. 01570 422088 / www.welshquilts.com
Nos Da Goodnight! A Panoply Of Historic Welsh Quilts Historic quilts from the early 19th to early 20th centuries. Room one features examples from the Jen Jones collection; room two a glimpse into Welsh Samplers, many of which were made by very young girls in the 19th century. (Until Sat 10 Nov)
West Wharf Gallery
Jacobs Market, Cardiff.Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. [email protected]
*Hard Edged Work by Cardiff-based, or Cardiff-originated, artists Pete Fowler, Casey Raymond, Ian Watson, Pria Borg-Marks and Andy Fung, all of whom have “utilised the hard painted edge extensively in their work”. The opening night also has live music from The Gentle Good, The Cosmic Array, Steepways and Gid Goundrey – see the Music listings. (From Fri 6-Sat 7 and Thurs 12-Sat 14 July)
THE Workers
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, nr Porth. 11am-4.30pm Thurs-Sat and by appointment. Free. 01443 682024 / [email protected]
Taboo Exhibition exploring dark desires, fears and ‘the forbidden’ through art, design, craft and the written word.Some visitors may find the exhibition content disturbing or upsetting, advise the gallery. (Until Sat 4 Aug)
WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE
Castle Street, Builth Wells. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Free. 01982 552555.
Jo Young ‘Ultraviolet Wall Hangings’ A self-explanatory title, although you may also like to know that Jo has been painting these hangings for over 25 years, having initially been inspired by rave graphics. They’re way better looking than your average shonky psytrance night daubs, too, more like sci-fi book jackets or Hawkwind LP covers. (Until Thurs 30 Aug)