ABERGAVENNY MUSEUM / CHEPSTOW MUSEUM
Castle Street, Abergavenny / Gwy House, Bridge Street, Chepstow. Daily 11am-4pm (Abergavenny closed on Wednesday). Free. www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk / www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/chepstow-museum
The Great War: Britain’s Efforts And Ideals First World War propaganda prints by celebrated artists of the day, across both these sites in partnership with National Museum Wales. (Until Sun 6 Jan)
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre
Chwarae Teg | Fair Play An exhibition celebrating the past 100 years of women making and designing ceramics in Britain, featuring work from Aberystwyth University’s Ceramic Collection. (Until Sun 13 Jan) Aberystwyth At War Exhibition of artefacts and archives collected during 2018 and examining the impact of WWI on this town. (Until Sun 13 Jan) Paul R Jones ‘Frontier Territory’ Exhibition “questioning how art practice can challenge, visualise and destabilise the discourses around territory, identity and language.” Writing slightly more appealing descriptions than this would be a start. (Until Sat 26 Jan) Andrew Logan ‘The Wonderful World Of Reflections’ Esteemed British sculptural artist. See Art. (Until Sat 9 Feb)
Aberystwyth UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY
Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. 01970 622467 / www.aber.ac.uk
Travelling Through: Landscapes/Landmarks/Legacies Mixed works from the School Of Art collection. (Until Fri 8 Feb) Holden Holcombe ‘This Is How It Feels’ PhD exhibition exploring the intimate stories of 18 transgender men and their journeys of transition from female to male. (Until Sat 9 Feb)
Albany Gallery
74b Albany Road, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2048 7158 / www.albanygallery.com
Winter Exhibition A changing exhibition featuring selected works from over 40 prominent artists including Sir Kyffin Williams, Will Roberts, Mike Jones, Tim Fudge, Peter Kettle and Martin Llewellyn. (Intil Sat 12 Jan) Drawings Exhibition Main gallery: Original drawings in various styles from gallery artists here. Top gallery: Paintings and drawings by Theo Crutchley-Mack from a recent residency at abandoned sub-Antarctic whaling stations on the coast of South Georgia. (From Thurs 17 Jan until Sat 9 Feb)
Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog)
Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. 01874 611622 / [email protected] / www.brycheiniog.co.uk
From The Beacons To The Sea An exhibition of ceramics from the South Wales Potters Group, and artwork from the Swansea Print Workshop Collective. (Until Sat 22 Dec) Rob Baldwin ‘Portrait Of A Farming Community’ Photography by Baldwin from his time as a vet in the Brecon area from 2004-10. (From Thurs 17 Jan until Sun 17 Mar)
ANNE MORGAN JEWELLERY
10 Glebe Street, Penarth. Free. 029 20711036 / www.annemorganjewellery.com
Winter Exhibition Showcase of collections from three new designer-makers, Catherine Thomas, Jenifer Wall and Mandy Nash; plus new collections from past/current exhibitors Jane Kenney, Mizuki Takahashi, Tanya Krackowizer, YEN and Simon Harrison. (Until Thurs 31 Jan)
ArCADECARDIFF / CAMPFA GALLERY
Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. [email protected] / www.arcadecardiff.co.uk
Cardiff University School Of Social Sciences New work from Felicity Swallow, Konstantinos Grigoriadis and Julia Thomas, coinciding with a major conference looking at art and science within the public realm. (Until Sat 22 Dec) Sarah Roberts ‘Cloddi’ New immersive installation and related text by Welsh artist Roberts. (Until Sat 22 Dec) Criw Celf Showcase of work which has resulted from a national programme that develops talented young people through workshops and masterclasses with professional artists. (From Wed 9 Jan until Sat 2 Feb) Nathan Mullis Ceramist and printmaker whose work considers the crossover between 2D and 3D forms, and sustainability for art within education. (From Wed 9 Jan until Sat 2 Feb)
Art Central
Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.
Philip Muirden Paintings from the Head of Foundation at Newport College Of Art, whose work embodies social and political ideas as well seascapes, shorelines and docklands. (From Sat 8 Dec until Say 19 Jan)
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 Exhibition Mixed group show featuring over 40 artists, five of which are new to the gallery. (Until Thurs 27 Dec, and Tue 29 Jan until Sat 9 Feb)
BARNABAS ARTS HOUSE
New Ruperra Street, Pillgwenlly, Newport. Free. 01633 673739 / [email protected] / barnabasartshouse.co.uk
Christine Dadd ‘Botswana & Beyond’ Welsh wildlife artist presents her paintings of African animals. (Throughout December)
Boundary Art
3 Sovereign Quay, Havannah Street, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 029 2048 9869 / www.
boundaryart.com
Landforms Work by painters Amy Salisbury, Kate Bell and Vernon S Jones, plus ceramicist Nathan Mullis. (Throughout December)
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 Dec) Cardiff Universities Social Services: The Untold Story The history of CUSS, a radical charity set up 50 years ago by student volunteers to support people with learning disabilities. (From Fri 7 Dec until Sun 3 Mar)
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
Rachel Maclean ‘Spite Your Face’ Welsh debut for an artist whose 37-minute video work here was comissioned for the 2017 Venice Biennale, and which references Pinnochio in its efforts at social critique. (Until Mon 20 Jan) Cornelia Baltes Art In The Bar exhibition for a German-born, London-based artist whose brightly coloured paintings combine simplicity with humour and playfulness. (Until Sat 24 Mar)
Craft In The Bay
The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611 / www.
makersguildinwales.org.uk
Step Into The Woods Contemporary design and crafts by 30 UK makers, with Christmas shopping in mind. (Until Sun 6 Jan) With Other Eyes Ruthin Craft Centre touring exhibition curated by Beate Gegenwart and featuring Stephen Bottomley, Melissa Cameron, Helen Carnac, David Gates , Beate Gegenwart, Kiko Gianocca, Margit Hart, Rebecca Hannon, Kirsten Haydon, Mari Ishikawa, Kaori Juzu, Fritz Maierhofer, Ruudt Peters, Ramon Puig Cuyas, Isabell Schaupp, Bettina Speckner, Gabi Veit, Silvia Walz, Gudrun Wiesmann and Tamar De Vries Winter. In Mission Gallery in Swansea before this starts. (From Sat 19 Jan until Sun 10 Mar)
CWTSH COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE
226 Stow Hill, Newport. Thurs + Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm. Free. 01633 664498 / www.cwtsh.org
Gemma Bartlett ‘The Familial’ Photographic images inspired by Bartlet’s experience of motherhood and her own mother’s family album. (Until Fri 11 Jan)
DYLAN THOMAS CENTRE
Somerset Place, Swansea. Free. 01792 463980 / [email protected] / www.dylanthomas.com
Starlight Order: From Y Gododdin To In Parenthesis Exhibition taking medieval Welsh poem Y Gododdin as its starting point and, through written and illustrated manuscripts, noting how it influenced David Jones’ own epic, In Parenthesis. (Until Sun 31 Mar)
Ffotogallery
Turner House, Plymouth Road, Penarth. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. Free. 029 2070 8870 / turnerhouse@
ffotogallery.org
Katrien De Blauwer ‘Reprise’ See Upfront for more on this retrospective solo show from a reclusive photomontage artist, with images recycled from magazines. (Until Sat 8 Dec)
Fountain Fine Art
Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com
Winter Group Exhibition Changing exhibition of new work from gallery artists to coincide with Llandeilo’s Festival Of Senses. (Until Sat 5 Jan) Henri Matisse You might have heard of this geezer and what we have here are original lithographs from The Last Works suite (1954), based on Matisse’s large paper cut-outs. (From Sat 12 Jan until Sat 2 Feb)
G39
Oxford Street, Roath, Cardiff. Saturdays 11am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2047 3633 / [email protected]
Everything. All At Once. At The Same Time. Central show of a new season of work under the same title, this features new works from William Roberts, Sam Venables, Ruffles aka Clare Charles & Becca Thomas, Gaia Persico and Cecile Johnson Soliz. (Until Sun 16 Dec and from Tue 8 until Sat 19 Jan)
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 Showcase Artworks from an array of Welsh artists plus exclusive gift ideas from over 50 designers and makers. (Until Mon 24 Dec) Open Art Show Eclectic mix of about 130 affordable artworks selected from open submission. (From Sat 5 Jan until Sat 9 Feb)
The Gate
Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Free. 029 2048 3344 / [email protected]
The Sea Open exhibition with work from Cardiff and Bristol-based artists, aiming to celebrate the beauty and importance of the sea. (From Mon 10 Dec until Sat 19 Jan)
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Rd, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 516900 / www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian
Dylan Thomas: Music Of Colour Work from the collections of this gallery and the Dylan Thomas Centre, aiming to illuminate the relationships and dialogues between poetry and art. (Until Sun 10 Feb) Yinka Shonibare ‘End Of Empire’ Sculptural work explores how alliances forged in World War I changed British society forever, and continue to affect us today. (Until Sun 24 Feb) Swansea Open 2018 Annual show for local artists showcasing a diverse selection of work across media including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and film. (From Sat 8 Dec until Sun 27 Jan) Sir Peter Blake ‘Collages And Illustrations’ See Upfront for an interview with celebrated UK pop artist. (From Sat 8 Dec until Sun 27 Jan)
King Street Gallery
33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 / [email protected]
Winter Exhibition New contemporary work by KSG members including ceramics, painting, photography and textile art, plus a collection of seasonally themed ‘Small Gems’, all priced under £100. (Until Thurs 31 Jan) Jonathan Cox & Elaine Graham See Art for more on this joint showcase exhibition, featuring ceramics and landscape paintings respectively. It’s part of the above exhibition but also highlighted within it, if that makes sense. (Until Thurs 31 Jan)
KOOYWOOD Gallery
8 Museum Place, Cardiff. Free. 029 2023 5093 / www.kooywoodgallery.com
Ernest Zobole Previously unseen work from significant Welsh painter, and 56 Group Wales founder member, who died in 1999. (Throughout December)
LLANOVER HALL ARTS CENTRE
Romilly Road, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-8.30pm, Sat 10am-12pm. Free. 029 2087 2030 / www.llanoverhall.com
Marion Cheung ‘Lost Connections’ Emotive paintings which connect children submerged in digital worlds to children in developing countries making a living recycling e-waste. (Until Sat 8 Dec)
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk
Justine Allison ‘Language Of Clay: Shifting Lines’ Intricately sculpted vessels, presents as part of the Language Of Clay series here. See Art. (Until Sat 19 Jan) Sanctuary Billed as ”a celebration of natural materials and their place in our homes and hearts,” this features work by Another Shed Production, Elaine Bolt, James Burnett-Stuart, Kirby Woodworks, Rosie Brewer, Sian O’Doherty, Susie Vaughan, Takahashi McGil and Woolly Mammoth Fabrics. (Until Sat 19 Jan) Bonner Leather Craft showcase for a workshop based near Cirencester. (Until Sat 19 Jan) Fern Robinson Jewellery showcase. (Until Sat 19 Jan) Gesamkunstwerk Project Pieces based on bowls, or bowl shapes, from BA Ceramics Students at Cardiff School Of Art & Design. (Until Sat 19 Jan)
M.A.D.E. Gallery
41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm. Free. 029 2047 3373.
Winter Arts & Crafts Exhibition Featuring wortk by over 50 local artists and makers. (Until Sun 20 Jan)
Martin Tinney Gallery
18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]
William Wilkins CBE Approximately 20 pieces from the last four years by Welsh painter who celebrates his 80th birthday this year. (Until Thurs 20 Dec) Winter Show Annual changing exhibition with all work for sale, and replaced on being sold. Big dogs of art abound, including Ceri Richards, Sir Kyffin Williams, Peter Prendergast, Harry Holland, Shani Rhys James, Eleri Mills, Sally Moore, Iwan Gwyn Parry and Meirion Ginsberg,. (Until Thurs 20 Dec)
Mission Gallery
Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.missiongallery.co.uk
With Other Eyes A Ruthin Craft Centre exhibition, curated by Beate Gegenwart and bringing together a diverse range of international artists and makers, who include photography as an element in their work. In Craft In The Bay, Cardiff after this finishes. (Until Sat 5 Jan)
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / museum.wales/cardiff
Women In Focus: Women Behind The Lens Year-long exhibition that explores the role of women in photography, both as producers and subjects of images. This is the first part, preceding an exhibition concerning women as photography’s subject. (Until Mon 28 Jan) Tim Peake’s Spacecraft As in, the actual pokey lil’ vessel Peake flew into space inside in 2015/16, plus some more related paraphernalia. See Upfront. (Until Sun 10 Feb) Artes Mundi 8 See Upfront for more on this biannual international art prize, and the five artists showcased as part of it this year: Anna Boghiguian, Bouchra Khalili, Otobong Nkanga, Trevor Paglen and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. (Until Sun 24 Feb) Kyffin Williams: The Artist And Amgueddfa Cymru Arguably Wales’ most popular landscape painter of the 20th century, Williams had a long history with Amgueddfa Cymru and was a member of its art committee for many years. This display explores that relationship through artwork and archival material. (Until Wed 1 May)
National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 638950 /
museum.wales/swansea
For Freedom & Empire An exhibition exploring the responses within the slate quarrying communities to the First World War recruitment campaign preceding conscription. (Until Sun 24 Feb) Women In The War Students of art, architecture and design interpret the theme of the title, inspired by the Museum’s collection. (Until Thurs 31 Jan) Digital Streams Photographic exhibition showing what voluntary groups have been doing to improve the waterways around the Swansea area. Presented in conjunction with Swansea Environment Centre. (From Sat 12 Jan until Sun 17 Feb) UWTSD Glass Exhibition Artwork from the glass department of University Of Wales Trinity St Davids. (From Sat 19 Jan until Sun 24 Feb)
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) Linda Kieft ‘Warrior’ Sculptural work exploring relationships and the way experiences of war impact emotionally on the warrior and those they love. (Until Sat 2 Feb)
NORTH ELY YOUTH CENTRE
Pethybridge Road, Ely, Cardiff. 029 2059 2407.
Fit For Heroes? A collaborative photography exhibition by students at the University Of South Wales, featuring documentary projects made in and around Ely. (From Thurs 13 until Thurs 20 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. (Until Sun 23 Dec)
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 Annual selling exhibition featuring gallery artists. (Until January)
Oriel Cric
Beaufort Street, Crickhowell. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-1pm. Free. 01873 813669.
Christmas At Cric Seasonal mixed exhibition, including an additional pop-up show in the Cric Studio. (Until Sun 6 Jan) New Year Show Work by three painters: Tim Rossiter, Louise Collis and Martin Truefitt-Baker. (From Tue 8 Jan until Sat 9 Mar)
Oriel Davies
The Park, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625041 / [email protected]
Creu // Make Exhibition exploring contemporary craft products made by makers from across Wales, using traditional rural crafts including; pottery, weaving, chair making, textile art, wood work and more. The work will also be for sale, with Christmas shopping in mind. (Until Wed 30 Jan)
Oriel Joanna Field
Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s Road, Milford Haven. Free. 01646 695267 / www.torchtheatre.co.uk
Jo Kimpton Pembrokeshire artist who paints primarily in oils. (From Mon 3 until Fri 28 Dec)
Oriel Mwldan
Bath House Rd, Cardigan. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free. 01239 621200 / [email protected]
Laura Edmunds ‘Mouth’ Soundscape-themed art exploring the properties of the human voice and “the mouth as the liminal space between the outside and the inside”. (Until Sat 29 Dec)
Oriel Myrddin
Church Lane, Carmarthen. 01267 222775 / www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk
Makers Market 2018 Winter exhibition featuring individual makers, designers and artists from Wales and across the UK, with all work for sale. (Until Sat 29 Dec) The Building Project See Art for more on this exhibition, which is based around miniature houses which increase in number, akin to a real-life settrement. (From Tue 15 Jan until Sat 23 Mar)
Oriel Q
The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.
orielqnarberth.com
Winter Open Exhibition Annual show in which newcomers, seasoned artists, amateurs and professionals alike are all invited to display. (Until Sun 16 Dec)
ORIEL Y PARC
The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / [email protected]
Pembrokeshire Craft Makers Discovery Room windows showcase exhibition. (Throughout December) Pembrokeshire Craft Makers Local makers and artists exhibiting together to promote sustainable local crafts. (Throughout December) St Davids Care In The Community – City 2 Work selected from the collection of art created by the resident artists from St Davids Care In The Community. (Until Sun 20 Jan) Geoff Davies Memorial Award Exhibition Prizewinners and highly commended works from a competition involving all Penrhyn Dewi school campuses. (Throughout January) Audrey John and Jude Howells ‘Pembrokeshire Places’ Colourful country artwork scenes and photography of the county. (From Tue 4 Dec until Wed 30 Jan)
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
Makers Guild Wales Christmas Show A selection of contemporary craft made by members of the Makers Guild Wales. (Until Sun 27 Jan)
QUEEN STREET GALLERY
Queen Street, Neath. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 01639 631081/ www.queenstgallery.co.uk
Christmas Exhibition A constantly changing display of original paintings, mixed media art, prints, ceramics, glass, textiles and handmade jewellery by over 40 artists and designer makers. (Until Mon 24 Dec)
Redhouse
Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / [email protected]
Claire Timbrell ‘Daffirose’ A new collection of work created with Daffirose’s trademark blowtorch and hands-on technique. Live demos and workshops with the artist will also feature. (From Thurs 6 Dec until Thurs 3 Jan)
The Sho Gallery
Upstairs, The Castle Emporium, Womanby Street, Cardiff. Free. www.thesho.co.uk
Rite {A Traditional Custom Or Ritual}Selling quality seasonal greeting cards by some of the Sho’s favourite illustrators. The opening day, Sat 1 Dec, also forms part of a Christmas market in the Castle Emporium. (Until Sun 23 Dec)
SWANSEA COLLEGE OF ART / THE FORUM
University Of Wales Trinity Saint David, Heol Ynys Kings Road, Swansea. Free. www.uwtsd.ac.uk/events/swansea-college-of-art/
Fran Williams & Stacey Davies Williams shows semi-abstract cityscape paintings; Davies paints rich and moody landscapes, some real and some imagined (as is the case with Williams). (Until Wed 9 Jan) World Illustration Awards 2018 Exhibition All the awards’ category winning projects alongside a selection from the 200 strong shortlist, drawn from a record 3,300 entries from 75 countries. (From Mon 14 Jan until Thurs 21 Feb)
SWANSEA MUSEUM
Victoria Road, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01792 653763 / www.swanseamuseum.co.uk
Remembering Our Heroes / Some Things We Forgot To Remember Two exhibitions of eight and seven panels respectively, looking at both WWI soldiers from Swansea and Neath, and women war workers, conscientious objectors, soldiers from other parts of the British Empire etc. (Until December) Some Things We Forgot To Remember: Contemporary Responses Forty artists respond to the Swansea Museum collection and Now The Hero themed activities by creating a multimedia exhibition trail within the building. (Until December)
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.tenbymuseum.org.uk
Sally Green Solo exhibition of paintings by local artist. (Until Fri 21 Dec)
Theatr Hafren
Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / thehafren.co.uk
Anna-Lisa Coleman London-born painter who graduated from University Of Wales Newport, and who exhibits regularly throughout mid-Wales with paintings held in private collections all over the world. (Until Thurs 6 Dec)
Tower Gallery
49 High Street, Crickhowell. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01873 812495 / www.towergallery.co.uk
Art For Christmas Shared exhibition showing work by all members of the Usk Valley Artists’ Co-operative and pottery by guest artist Daniel Wright. (Until Sat 12 Jan) Julian Meredith & Helga Prosser Shared exhibition, further details TBC curtently. Also showing work by all members of the Usk Valley Artists’ Co-operative. (From Wednesday 16 Jan until Sat 16 Mar)
VOLCANO THEATRE
27-29 High Street, Swansea. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 464790 / www.volcanotheatre.co.uk
Mary Hayman ‘Together’ Paintings, stained glass, mosaic, felting and other media. These two weeks there will also feature constant creative activity – workshops for school groups and drop-in sessions for the general public. (From Mon 3 until Fri 14 Dec) Alison Lochhead ‘Such Courage’ Sculptural installation. (From Mon 14 until Mon 28 Jan)
West Wharf Gallery
Jacobs Market, Cardiff.Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. [email protected]
Convergence Emerging and established artists based in Wales, curated by David Gould. (Until Tue 29 Jan) Ceremony Three-day show by The Crystal Skull Society, local multi-artist collective. Their logo looks quite like the Metalheadz Records one. (From Thurs 6 until Sat 8 Dec) Chasing The Narrative Joint exhibition of conceptual painting by Sean Donovan and Siobhan Fitzgerald-Grice. (From Thurs 13 until Sat 15 Dec)
THE Workers
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, nr Porth. 11am-4.30pm Thurs-Sat and by appointment. Free. 01443 682024 / [email protected]
Home & Hope Notions of both the H words in the title through a variety of media. The gallery’s Christmas show, to all intents and purposes, they say. (Until Sat 22 Dec)
WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE
Castle Street, Builth Wells. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Free. 01982 552555.
Audrey Bradley ‘Time With Paint’ Paintings in watercolour, oils, acrylic, monoprint, pastels and collage. (Until Thurs 3 Jan)
