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
Picture Makers Work by a collective of 15 visual artists from mid Wales, who have been exhibiting since 2006. (Until Sun 9 Sept)
David Jones ‘Angles On Washing Lines’ Prints and sculptures full of strange characters of Jones’ own devising. (Until Sun 9 Sept)
Is This Planet Earth? Sculptures, paintings and video about nature and the landscape, with a technological and futuristic feel. (Until Fri 14 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. (Until Sat 18 Aug)
Penny Timmis, Nick Holly & Siôn McIntyre Three established gallery artists with contrasting styles and subjects. (From Thurs 23 Aug until Sat 15 Sept)
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 / Campfa Gallery
Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. [email protected] / www.arcadecardiff.co.uk
Pleased To Meet You Work by Pauline Gompertz, Stéfan Tulépo, Jean-François Courtilat, Béatrice Dacher and Michel Gerson, five artists based in Galerie RDV, Nantes, France – part of an artist swap programme which also sees a group of four Arcadecardiff artists exhibit their work in Galerie RDV. (Until Sat 1 Sept)
Elijah Thomas ‘A Scene Within A Scene’ In celebration of Cardiff being named the UK’s first ‘music city’, photographer Thomas presents an exhibition of musicians and faces from the city’s scene in the Campfa space here. There’ll also be a bunch of the photos shown in the Blue Honey Night Cafe at the same time. (Until Sat 1 Sept)
Cardiff Music Women Coinciding with this year’s Hub Festival and also located in various venues on Womanby Street as well as in Arcadecardiff’s new Campfa space, this aims to celebrate celebrating the contributions of local women to our popular/alternative music scene, from the late 1950s onwards, in the form of memorabilia/artefacts, artwork, playlists, zines, photographs, videos and more. (From Mon 20 until Thurs 23 Aug)
Art Central
Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.
Peter Sainty South Wales-based sculptor who developed his career working in theatre and television prop-making. (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)
Attic Gallery
37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk
Summer Group Exhibition Reopening under new ownership, specifically Lisa and Andrew Green, this venerable gallery eases back in with its traditional seasonal show. (Until Thurs 27 Sept)
Barker Gallery /Torfaen Gallery
Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Free Wed/Sun 2-5pm. 01495 752036.
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)
Bay Art
54 B/C Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2065 0016 / www.bayart.org.uk
Dim Ond Geiriau (Ydi Iaith) Curated by Iwan Bala, this new exhibition (whose title in english is (A Language Is) Only Words) celebrates traditional Welsh cultural identity and features John Abell, Jonathon Adams, Ivorr Davis and Christine Mills among others. (From Tue 7 until 31 Aug)
Boundary Art
3 Sovereign Quay, Havannah Street, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 029 2048 9869 / www.
boundaryart.com
Teulu Mati, Tegerin and Gwyn Roberts, three artists from the same family, display – respectively – jewellery and lampshades, photographs and paintings of south Wales’ industrial landscape, and oil paintings inspired by the Welsh landscape. (From Sat 4 until Sat 18 Aug)
Cardiff Story
The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff. Daily 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2034 6214 /
[email protected]
Tenovus Exhibition Discover the history of Tenovus Cancer Care from its establishment 75 years ago to today. (Until Thurs 26 Aug)
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)
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)
The Environment Centre
Old Telephone Exchange, Pier Street, Swansea. 01792 480200 /
environmentcentre.org.uk/
Haf Weighton & Ruth Norbury Joint exhibition of stitch-based work with paint and recycled materials, as part of the Swansea Festival Of Stitch. (From Tue 7 until Thurs 30 Aug)
The Forum / Y Fforwm
SA1 Library, University Of Wales Trinity Saint David, Heol Ynys Kings Road, Swansea. Free. www.uwtsd.ac.uk/events/swansea-college-of-art/
Pictures And Words Exhibition celebrating illustration and design for books, comprised of current and graduating student work. (From Tue 14 Aug until Fri 12 Oct)
Ffotogallery
29 Castle Street, Cardiff. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. Free. 029 2070 8870 / www.
ffotogallery.org
Ffotoview A celebration of Welsh and Wales-based talent in photography and digital media, featuring work from Suzie Larke, Dan Wood, Amanda Jackson, Megan Winstone, Ellie Hopkins, Ayesha Khan, Sam Ivin, Jason Thomas, Ann Davies, Rob Hudson, Ani Saunders and Abbie Trayler-Smith. This is the first exhibition in Ffotogallery’s new Cardiff space. (From Thurs 2 Aug until Fri 28 Sept)
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
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. (Until Fri 10 Aug)
Summer Group Exhibition Mixed and changing exhibition of new work from the gallery artists. (From wed 15 Aug until Sat 8 Sept)
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
Elizabeth Butler ‘Dead Famous’ Sculptures of dead musicians. Also on display: ceramics from Christine Gittins and an evolving summer showcase of work by established and emerging Welsh artists and makers. (Until Sat 1 Sept; closed from Tue 7-Thurs 9 Aug)
Galerie Simpson
222 High Street, Swansea. Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free. 07714 327523 / galeriesimpsonswansea.com
Joy Revision Part of the BEEP painting expo across Swansea this month (see Art for more), this will feature work by Angela de la Cruz, Sarah Pickstone, Andrea Ruthi, Anne Ryan and Stephen Snoddy. (From Fri 3 Aug until Sat 1 Sept)
Gallery 211
211 High Street, Swansea. Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free. www.beeppainting.com
Everything Now Elysium Gallery offsite exhibition showcasing Swansea College Of Art painting alumni from the past 50 years. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 1 Sept)
The Gate
Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Free. 029 2048 3344 / [email protected]
Woman “An exhibition that celebrates the 21st century woman,” according to the blurb, but no further info is provided. (From Sat 4 Aug 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. (Until Sun 9 Sept)
Grand Pavilion
The Esplanade, Porthcawl. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01656 815995 / www.
grandpavilion.co.uk
Joe Rhodes Oils and watercolours from local artist whose style ranges from realistic/figurative through semi-impressionism to abstract. (Until Sun 9 Sept)
Summer Art Exhibition 2018 Annual showcase for artists in the area, along with photography from members of Pyle & Porthcawl Photographic Society. (From Mon 6 until Sun 12 Aug)
Hub Festival
Various venues, Womanby Street, Cardiff. [email protected] / www.cardiffmusicwomen.com
Cardiff Music Women Located in various venues on Womanby Street as well as in Arcadecardiff’s new Campfa space (see listing on the previous page), this aims to celebrate celebrating the contributions of local women to our popular/alternative music scene, from the late 1950s onwards, in the form of memorabilia/artefacts, artwork, playlists, zines, photographs, videos and more. The event will also include talks, workshops, interviews and career profiles. (From Mon 20 until Thurs 23 Aug)
Insole Court
Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2116 7920 / www.insolecourt.org
This House Is A Stage A new permanent ‘experience’ tour focusing on the history of Insole Court, tracing the legacy that the Insole family left through coalmines, and the family menbers themselves. (Permanent exhibition from early August)
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
Stéphane Pellennec ‘Exhale’ Photographer from Brittany living in Finland, whose predominantly black and white images reflect the fluctuations of light, clouds and air. (Until Wed 8 Aug)
King Street Gallery
33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 / [email protected]
Matt Pearce ‘In The Spotlight’ Paintings, created in mixed media, which focus on the circuses of the early 20th century. (Throughout August)
Kooywood Gallery
8 Museum Place, Cardiff. Free. 029 2023 5093 / www.kooywoodgallery.com
New To The Kooywood Paintings by Nia Mckeown, David Vibert and Adrian Green. (From Thurs 2 until Fri 31 Aug)
The Lab
Old Ocky White’s Department Store, Riverside Market, Haverfordwest. www.thelabhaverfordwest.org
Ethan Dodd ‘Penance’ Site-specific exhibition stemming from a short residency within the town of Haverfordwest and surrounding Pembrokeshire; a thematic follow-up to two brief exhibitions, Death and The Maiden, in Cardiff’s Ruin Cafe last month. (From Fri 3 until Fri 31 Aug)
LC2, Swansea Leisure Centre
Oystermouth Road, Swansea. 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 466500 / [email protected]
Quilt Expo 2018 Two-day showcase of quilts from individual makers and groups from across south Wales. (On Sat 18 + Sun 19 Aug)
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk
Portal / One Year On Showcase of work of this year’s top UK graduates in the applied arts. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 22 Sept)
Leto & Ariadne Craft showcase for the studio label of Nick Ozanne, a handweaver working on hand operated wooden looms. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 22 Sept)
Amanda Denison Jewellery showcase from a maker inspired by decay, dilapidation and marks on the urban environment. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 22 Sept)
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. (Throughout August)
M.A.D.E. Gallery
41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm. Free. 029 2047 3373.
Ray Hobbs ‘Sofa To Shed’ photographic and video enquiry into the lives and personal journeys of four men from the isolation and loneliness of their homes into the community of a Men’s Shed, which originated in Australia with the aim of tackling social isolation among the male population. (Until Fri 3 Aug)
Martin Tinney Gallery
18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]
Neil Canning Abstract/landscape painter who moved from Oxfordshire to Wales in 1990, then to Cornwall at the end of the decade, winning various arty prizes along the way. (Until Thurs 23 Aug)
Mission Gallery
Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.missiongallery.co.uk
Gnarls Curtaco Maker In Focus show featuring work by a collective living and working in the Sketty area of Swansea. (Until Sat 4 Aug)
Elysium Gallery And Studios Work in the […] space from members of this fellow Swansea gallery. (Until Sat 1 Sept)
Nightswimming Showcase exhibition for LLE, a Wales-based, artist-led curatorial project with a focus on contemporary painting. (Until Sat 8 Sept)
Jane Phillips Award Graduate Showcase Maker In Focus show featuring selected work by recent graduates, chosen from various degree shows and New Designers. (From Sat 11 Aug until Sat 29 Sept)
Monmouth Museum
Priory Street, Monmouth. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 01600 710630 / www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/monmouth-museum
The Arborealists In Lady Park Wood Work by a group of artists working in different media, who all specialise in depicting trees; these works were specially created in an area of woodland in the Wye Valley above Monmouth. (Until Sun 9 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 Museum Of History
St Fagans, nr Cardiff. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 0300 1112333 / [email protected]
Traces Launch of a site-specific downloadable audio app which can be used as a guide to the various attractions around this museum. (Until Sun 30 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)
Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport.Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. Free. 01633 656656 /
[email protected]
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
The Gallery Gift Shop A collaboration of artists, artisans, crafters and photographers from around South Wales offering their products at this exhibition-cum-pop-up. Launched in June and returns this month. (Throughout August)
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]
Mixed Summer Show Work from gallery artists. (From Fri 3 Aug until Tue 18 Sept)
Oriel Canfas
Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www.
orielcanfas.co.uk
20th Anniversary Exhibition (From Fri 10 Aug until Fri 1 Sept)
Oriel Cric
Beaufort Street, Crickhowell. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-1pm. Free. 01873 813669.
Warren Storey RWA Retrospective exhibition. (Until Sat 11 Aug)
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
Beth Mccoll Moyse ‘Painting Pembrokeshire – Year Of The Sea’ “Dublin-born, west Wales-based painter presents new landscapes and seascapes in acrylics. (Until Wed 29 Aug)
Oriel Mwldan
Bath House Rd, Cardigan. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free. 01239 621200 / [email protected]
Sera Wynn Walker Work using early camera-less photography techniques as a means of regaining something lost through technological advancements in photography. See Art. (Until Sun 2 Sept)
Oriel Myrddin
Church Lane, Carmarthen. 01267 222775 / www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk
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. (Until Sat 13 Oct)
Oriel Q
The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.
orielqnarberth.com
Eamon Colman Internationally known Irish artist whose work is based on storytelling in colour, and who has been compared to Howard Hodgkin. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 15 Sept)
Leigh Sinclair Showing in the Oriel Fach gfallery here, the west Wales-based Sinclair uses pattern line and colour to create semi-abstract images. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 15 Sept)
Oriel Y Parc
The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / [email protected]
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. (Until Sun 12 Aug)
Susan Thorne Paintings on glass relating to the artist’s childhood memories of Pembrokeshire. (Throughout August)
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)
Oriel Yr Ardd
National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. Daily 10am-6pm. £10.50/£8.75 concessions/£4.95 under-17s/free under-5s. 01558 667149 / botanicgarden.wales
Regency Restoration: Responses Sculptures, textiles, collages, photographs, prints, paintings and ceramics, created by members of the Carmarthen Artists’ Network to interpret the Restoration Scheme’s aim to restore the landscape to its Regency splendour. (Until Tue 18 Sept)
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. (Throughout August)
Pontypridd Museum
Bridge Street, Pontypridd. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01443 490748 / www.pontypriddmuseum.cymru
Pontypridd & District Art Society Mixed exhibition. (Throughout August)
Queen Street Gallery
Queen Street, Neath. Wed-Sat 11am-5pm or by appointment. Free. [email protected] / www.queenstgallery.co.uk
Lynnford Jones ‘A Lifetime Of Colour’ A small selection of the prolific output of the 78-year-old Jones, one of Wales’ best known abstract expressionist painters. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 1 Sept)
Redhouse
Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / [email protected]
Matt Botwood ‘Ephemeral Pools’ Forest landscapes whose composition highlights such places’ transience and unpredictability. (Until Sat 18 Aug)
Lleisiau (4 Artists)Group exhibition by four Merthyr artists. (From Thurs 23 Aug until Tue 18 Sept)
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 College Of Art
Dynevor Campus, De-La Beche St, Swansea. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. Free. www.uwtsd.ac.uk/events/
swansea-college-of-art/
Beep Wales International Painting Prize 2018 Contemporary painting prize drawing artists from all over the world and taking place every two years. Judges this year are artists Andre Stitt and Sue Williams; the winner will receive £1000 and a solo exhibition with Elysium Gallery. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 1 Sept)
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton St, Swansea. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Stitches Coven Work by the sister group, as it were, to Itchy Fingers. (From Tue 7 until Fri 24 Aug)
Itchy Fingers Textile Group One of two textile exhibitions relating to the Swansea Festival Of Stitch, happening in various locations in the city and previewed in Art. (From Fri 10 until Fri 24 Aug)
Tapestri Cafe
Old Police Station, Orchard Street, Swansea. Free. [email protected]
Cutting Edge Textile Group: The Sea Vale Of Glamorgan-based art group present work inspired by 2018 being Year Of The Sea in Wales. Artists showing here: Stephanie Aplin, Marie austin. Fran Barrett, Fiona Brook, Hilary Carney, Isobelle Davis, Monica Dennis, Chris Dobson, Jeannie Duncan Farr, Pat Earing, Janet Green, Salinder Gammage, Lasley Halliwell, Hillary Hill, Keris Howard, Helen Morgan, Liz Price, Amanda Randall, Corinne Roberts, Jan Webster and Sally Wood. (From Fri 10 until Fri 24 Aug)
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.tenbymuseum.org.uk
Wendy Yeo Hong Kong-born semi-abstract painter whose work, inspired by landscapes, townscapes and nature, combines Western art values with her own interpretation of traditional Chinese brushwork and atmosphere. (From Fri 3 Aug until Sun 9 Sept)
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
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. (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.
Summer Exhibition Mixed exhibition featuring paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewellery and gifts. (Until Sat 8 Sept)
Volcano Theatre
27-29 High Street, Swansea. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 464790 / www.volcanotheatre.co.uk.
Meridian Contemporary Chinese works on paper from Yuan FengHui, Meng Jie, Wang LinTong, Zhao Hai Long, Gao Rong, Zhao Bao Shan, Qiang ShiJun, Dong Tao, Mu Ya Wei, Chen Ye, Ouyang YuLing and Zhang Yun. Part of the Beep citywide festival of contemporary painting. (From Sat 4 Aug until Sat 1 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]
Summer Open Exhibition Work by artists TBC. Maybe the gallery owner will answer your email if you send one asking for more details about the exhibition, as she certainly doesn’t answer any of mine. (Throughout August)
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)