ART LISTINGS | DECEMBER 2019-JANUARY 2020

ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE

University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre

Glue Bats And Tissue Paper Printed ceramics from the University’s collection, including works by Paul Scott, Bouke de Vries, Lowri Davies, Vicky Shaw, Eric Ravilious, Sun Ae Kim and Stephen Dixon. (Until Sun 8 Dec)

Many Voices, One Nation Touring exhibition devised by Ffotogallery and Wales’ National Assembly to mark 20 years since Welsh devolution. In Merthyr’s Redhouse gallery later in January. (Until Mon 6 Jan)

The Printed Line Arts Council touring exhibition featuring works by Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Pablo Picasso, Bridget Riley and Rachel Whiteread among others. (Until Sun 5 Jan)

Donald Pleasance At 100 Original lobby cards, cinema posters and press kits, made to promote this esteemed British actor of old a century after his birth. (Until Mon 13 Jan)

 

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY

Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. 01970 622467 / www.aber.ac.uk

Simon Pierse ‘Shy Green – Ice Blue’ Paintings of Greenland and the Northern Lights. (From Mon 9 Dec until Fri 7 Feb)

John Duffin Painter and printmaker who makes images of the urban environment that show the energy and drama of contemporary life. (From Mon 9 Dec until Fri 7 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 show of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery from over 50 emerging and established artists. (Until Sat 11 Jan)

 

THE ANDREW BUCHAN

29 Albany Road, Cardiff.  029 2021 2509 / facebook.com/andrewbuchanbar

Glenn Edwards Former UK Press Photographer of the Year Edwards explores Wales’ backbone road the A470. Precise closing date to be confirmed but likely early March, I’m told. (Until early 2020 TBC)

 

ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY (THEATR BRYCHIENIOG)

Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. 01874 611622 / [email protected] / www.brycheiniog.co.uk

The Hay Makers Christmas Collection Group show for local designer makers, marking their running a cooperative gallery in Hay on Wye for 30 years with this exhibitionof wood, pottery, felt, embroidered sachets, carved and lettered stone, prints, silk ties and jewellery-based art. (From Mon 2 until Tue 24 Dec)

 

ARCADECAMPFA

Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. arcade-campfa.org

Alice Banfield Paintings which, says Banfield, aim to confront the anxiety built from society’s misconceptions of autism, via use of vibrant colour and repetitive use of dots. (Until Sat 18 Jan) Ashleigh Trim New work by recent graduate from Fine Art BA at Falmouth University. (From Wed 4 until Sat 7 Dec)

Associates Show Group show of work from ArcadeCampfa’s Associates programme. (From Wed 11 until Sat 21 Dec)

 

ART CENTRAL

Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.

Craft Central Showcase of makers and designers from the Vale, with work including ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, mixed media and prints. (Until Sat 21 Dec)

 

ATTIC GALLERY

37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk

Mixed Group Winter Show Annual selling exhibition. (Until Fri 7 Feb)

 

BARNABAS ARTS HOUSE

New Ruperra Street, Pillgwenlly, Newport. Free. 01633 673739 / barnabasartshouse@
outlook.com / barnabasartshouse.co.uk

This Isn’t Just Art… This Is Barnabas Art Mixed exhibition with a cringeworthy title and all of its works available to purchase. Exhibiting artists include Philip Muirden, Ajay Kothawale, Carrie Dare, Alex Arnell, Sebastian Aplin and Stephen Dale. (Until Fri 31 Jan)

 

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

Garth Evans ‘But, Hands Have Eyes: Six Decades Of Sculpture’ Retrospective show for a significant British sculptor whose career began in the 1960s, and whose chief link with Cardiff is a large-scale public work displayed in the city centre in 1972. (Until Sun 26 Jan)

Jon Pountney ‘Waiting For The Light’ Photographic works by local photographer whose previous shows and collections have been more in the documentary vein; this however utilises a type of bright, low sunlight to add a specific colour and mood to images of everyday objects and settings. Art In The Bar exhibition. (Until Fri 14 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

Nadolig Contemporary craft by members of the Makers Guild, with jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork and woodwork on show with a view to being purchased for Christmas gifts (Until Sun 5 Jan)

Aelwyd – Towards A Contemporary Welsh Interior See Art for more on this exhibition, on the subject of ‘the home’ or with it in mind and featuring Claire Cawte, Sarah Christensen, Mandy Coates, Ann Catrin Evans, Rosie Farey, Helen Flynn, Astrid de Groot, Simon Hulbert, Llio James, Sophie Schärer, Mick Sheridan, James and Tilla Waters, Neil Wilkin, Deiniol Williams and Yusuke Yamamoto. (From Sat 18 Jan until Sun 1 Mar)

 

CWTSH COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE

226 Stow Hill, Newport. Thurs + Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm. Free. 01633 664498 / www.cwtsh.org

Mandala The Mandala mosaic created during the 2019 children’s art project at Cwtsh, plus photographs and text documenting its development. (Until Mon 6 Jan)

Tom Dart ‘Newport 1980’ Thirty black and white photographs by Dart, a late Newport historian and photographer, curated here by John Briggs. (From Mon 13 Jan until Mon 10 Feb)

 

CYFARTHFA CASTLE MUSEUM

Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Rd, Merthyr Tydfil. £2.20/£1.10 NUS or OAP/free under-16s. 01685 727371 / [email protected]

Sydney Curnow Vosper ‘Snowmen’ Vosper is the artist behind iconic Welsh painting Salem and here he shows a selection of drawings of… snowmen. (Until Tue 24 Dec)

Capturing The Crawshays Victorian-era photography featuring the Crawshay family and dating from 1855-79. (Until Sun 1 Mar)

Gwyther Barnes Drawings of notable buildings in Merthyr, some no longer standing. (From Sat 18 Jan until Sun 1 Mar)

 

ELYSIUM GALLERY

210 High Street, Swansea. Tue-Sat 12-5pm. Free. www.elysiumgallery.com

The Closer We Are Mixed show billed by Elysium as a welcome break from Brexit, which feels counterproductive in that it’s led me to try and figure out why they invoked Brexit in the first place. Some of the artists are from mainland Europe? Work from Kathryn Ashill, Stefan Bottenberg, Geraint Ross Evans, Peter Finnemore, Christine Laquet, Anne-Mie Melis, Pascal Michel-Dubois, Janine Najera, Sarah Poland and Sean Vicary features anyway. (Until Sat 28 Dec)

Jeremy Gluck ‘One Pointed’ A takeover-type exhibition of the bar area here, described by Gluck (who released an album in 1987 with an absolutely mad backing band) as “a collection of new conceptual minimalist memes focused on intuitive output from a non-dualist perspective,” or in short “nonceptualism”. That’s what I would have called it as well. Nonceptualism. (Until Sun 29 Dec)

 

FFOTOGALLERY

Fanny Street, Cardiff. Wed-Sat 11am-5pm (Tue-Sat from late October). Free. 029 2034 1667 / www.ffotogallery.org

The Place I Call Home British Council-funded exhibition, touring the UK and the Gulf until next February and exploring the idea of home related to the experiences of people living in those places at a time of rapid change and social mobility. (Until Sat 21 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 Fountain gallery artists; introducing Harriett Lloyd and Lucy Marks as new exhibitors, and welcoming back Sheridan Ward with new work. (Until Fri 31 Jan)

 

FUTURES GALLERY / ORIEL GALLERY

Pierhead Building / Senedd, Cardiff Bay. Daily 10.30am-4pm. Free. 0845 0105500 / www.pierhead.org

John Welson & George Ostafi Jointly made paintings (as in, they both work on the same canvas) from Welsh artist Welson and Romanian Ostafi. (Until Sun 15 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

Festive Showcase Changing display of Welsh art plus jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood and textiles available for purchase. (Until Tue 24 Dec)

Open Art Exhibition Some 120 wall-hung and sculptural pieces from emerging and professional artists, offered for sale at affordable prices. (From Sat 4 Jan until Sat 1 Feb)

 

THE GATE

Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Free. 029 2048 3344 / www.thegate.org.uk

Daniel James Parker Solo exhibition brings together mixed media paintings and drawings, made over a six-year period and exploring synaesthesia. (Until Sat 7 Dec)

 

GLYNN VIVIAN ART GALLERY

Alexandra Rd, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 516900 / www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian

Sophy Rickett ‘Cupid And The Curious Moaning Of Kenfig Burrows’ Solo exhibition combining photography and text and inspired by the life and work of Thereza Dillwyn Llewelyn, a Swansea artist and astronomer active at the end of the 19th century. Has this listed as finishing in November so it’s been extended I guess! (Until Sun 26 Jan)

The Mary Rose: People And Purpose A selection of unique objects from one of the world’s most famous sailing vessels, brought to Wales for the very first time and previewed this month in Art. (Until Sun 1 Mar)

Swansea Stories Works from this gallery’s permanent collection – the largest amount ever shown at once, supposedly – to mark Swansea’s 50th anniversary as a city. (Until Sun 15 Mar)

Swansea Open 2019 Annual exhibition seeks to display a diverse selection of work across mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and film. (From Sat 7 Dec until Mon 17 Feb)

 

GREY DOG GALLERY

4 Dunns Lane, Mumbles, Swansea. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 12.30-4.30pm. Free. 07551 597327 / [email protected]

Ceri Williams ‘Haze’ Large-scale bold and semi-abstract paintings which depict the blurring of the lines between sky, horizon and land, especially around the Gower and othger coastal areas. (From Fri 6 Dec until Mon 6 Jan)

 

KING STREET GALLERY

33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 / [email protected]

Graham Newing & Family ‘Kith And Kiln’ group show featuring ceramics, textiles, drawings, prints, jewellery and photography. (Until Wed 11 Dec)

Winter Members Exhibition A new selection of works by gallery members, able to purchase. (Until Thurs 2 Jan)

Helen Llewellyn ‘Quilt To Thrill’ Spotlight show aiming to counter the notion that quilts are conventional, stuffy or conformist. (Throughout January)

 

LLANOVER HALL ARTS CENTRE

Romilly Road, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-8.30pm, Sat 10am-12pm. Free. 029 2087 2030 / www.llanoverhall.com

Gwyn Williams ‘Serendipity’ A collection of 46 photographs depicting the Welsh countryside and coast, and shot on Ilford, Kodak and Fuji film. Williams has also been a photography teacher at this venue since the 1980s. (Until Fri 6 Dec)

 

LLANTARNAM GRANGE ARTS CENTRE

St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk

The #150mm Challenge The premise of this is that a number of blacksmiths – yes, there are still blacksmiths! –. get given a small rectangul;ar piece of steel and have to make a piece of art from it (Until Sat 18 Jan)

The Doll’s House Dolls, figures, puppets and playthings from artists/makers Alix Swan, Cat In The Shoe, Laura Mabbutt, Masami Akatsuka, Melanie Miller, Rachel Larkin, Samantha Bryan, Sarah Young and Treefall Design. (Until Sat 18 Jan)

Lynda Shell Textile showcase featuring handmade bags using leather, linen and wool, inspired by historical artefacts. (Until Sat 18 Jan)

Ann Bruford Jewellery showcase from an east Devon-based maker. (Until Sat 18 Jan)

Sian Phillips Botanical illustrations made with watercolour, coloured pencil and graphite, and mainly of specimens that Phillips either grows or  sources locally. (Until Sat 18 Jan)

 

M.A.D.E. GALLERY

41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm. Free. 029 2047 3373 / facebook.com/cardiffmade

Gaeaf: Winter Exhibition And Craft Fair Annual show with work accepted by submission (deadline was the end of October), to feature 2D art, jewellery, ceramics and leather/textile work. (Until Sun 22 Dec)

Ethan Dodd ‘Cwn Annwn’ Residency for Cardiff-based Dodd, who will be creating new works referring to the Welsh dogs of myth and legend who carried people over to the other world. Not fully sure who open to the public it’ll be on these dates, but there’s a preview evening on Sat 18 Jan, so presumably then at least. (From Tue 7 until Wed 22 Jan)

 

MARTIN TINNEY GALLERY

18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]

Kevin Sinnott New work from internationally renowned Welsh painter, his 12th show here in 24 years; running alongside the Christmas show listed below, and as with those all the pieces are for sale. (Until Thurs 19 Dec)

Christmas Exhibition Work by leading Welsh artists such as Augustus John, Ceri Richards, Peter Prendergast, Sir Kyffin Williams, Clive Hicks Jenkins and Rosemary Burton. (Until Thurs 19 Dec)

Gallery Artists Mixed show from various esteemed names related to this establishment. (Throughout January)

 

MISSION GALLERY

Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.missiongallery.co.uk

Winter Garden A winter-themed exhibition, in short, featuring work from Llio James, Eluned Glyn, Sally Hands, Mandy Coates, Diane Horne, Buddug Humphreys, Fflur Owen, Caroline Rees, Rhiannon Gwyn and Lillemor Latham. (Until Sat 4 Jan)

Anthony Arrowsmith Work in the […] space which “offers the possibility of drawing meaning about what connects each space and what might be contained within it”. (Until Sat 11 Jan)

Pop Up Shop Maker In Focus showcase for design graduates linked together by their passion for surface pattern. (Until Sat 11 Jan)

Gweni Llwyd Work in the […] space exploring how physical and digital materials may be embedded with social, sensory and cultural meanings. (From Tue 14 Jan until Sat 21 Mar)

Verity Poulford Maker In Focus show Experimental glasswork created in the research and development phase of a project. (From Wed 15 Jan until Sat 21 Mar)

Aimee Lax ‘Radioactive Boglach’ Sculpture themed around alien forms, radiation and changes to DNA. (From Sat 25 Jan until Sat 21 Mar)

 

MONMOUTH MUSEUM

Priory Street, Monmouth. Mon, Tue + Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 01600 710630 / monmouthshire.gov.uk/monmouth-museum/

The Arborealists ‘A Wye Valley Woodland Through Artists’ Eyes’ The Arborealists are an art group who were resident in Monmouthshire’s Lady Park Wood in 2016, making art inspired by their surroundings; this is the first full showing of the results, here on a long-term basis. (Until July)

 

MONMOUTH PRIORY

Priory Street, Monmouth. 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01600 712034 / monmouthpriory.net

Neil & Yvonne Carroll Paintings from Neil which are personal responses to the Monmouthshire landscape; prints from Yvonne, drawn upon her observations whilst out in the same landscape. On display for two Saturday before Christmas. (Sat 7 + Sat 14 Dec)

 

MUSEUM OF CARDIFF

The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff. Daily 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2034 6214 /
[email protected]

The De Caversham Household Showcase for this independent living history group who have shared their love of medieval history with the people of Cardiff for over 15 years. (Until Sun 5 Jan)

Cardiff’s Sound City Lab exhibition highlighting the different sounds and styles of music that are important to Cardiff’s communities. (Until Sun 2 Feb)

 

NATIONAL MUSEUM CARDIFF

Cathays Park, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / museum.wales/cardiff

Photography Season Three conjoined exhibitions featuring work by photographers August Sander, whose work here is taken from his seminal People Of The Twentieth Century project; Bernd & Hilla Becher’s Industrial Visions, documenting industrial structures in Europe and the USA; and Martin Parr’s Wales-based documentary work, stretching back to the 1980s. (Until Sun 1 Mar; Martin Parr section until Mon 4 May)

 

NATIONAL WATERFRONT MUSEUM

Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2057 3600/
museum.wales/swansea

James Owen Thomas ‘Much More Than Meets The Eye’ Pieces inspired by places that Thomas has visited and family connections from the past and present. (Until Sun 5 Jan)

Cartwn Cymru Artwork, and a look at the process behind it, by this Welsh animation company. (Until Sun 29 Mar)

 

NEWTON HOUSE

Dinefwr Park, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. £8.50 (entry to house). 01558 824512 / dinefwr@
nationaltrust.org.uk

*John Abell ‘Becca And Her Children’ Cardiff-based artist who specialises in wood- and linocuts presents a new body of work marking the anniversary of the Rebecca Riots in Wales (although they happened between 1839 and 1843 so it’s not entirely clear which anniversary). (From Fri 17 Jan until Sun 26 Apr)

 

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 Gallery Artist Show Annual general exhibition running until Christmas for prospective purchasers of works, I would imagine. (Throughout December)

 

OLIVE’S ATTIC

3 Fothergill Street, Treforest. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 01443 400725 / facebook.com/olivesattictreforest

Gerhard Kress German photographic artist with the third of his planned exhibitions at this cafe; this one features 45 signed prints and will open with a live gig on Tue 3 Dec (see Music listings). (Until early January)

 

Oriel Canfas

Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www.orielcanfas.co.uk

Pete Williams Drawings and prints from the creative director of Cardiff’s Print Market Project. (Until Sun 8 Dec)

 

ORIEL CRIC

Beaufort Street, Crickhowell. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-1pm. Free. 01873 813669.

Christmas At Cric Annual festive show featuring paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, jewellery, gifts and decorations with a view to selling. (Until Sun 5 Jan)

 

ORIEL DAVIES

The Park, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625041 / [email protected]

Eleri Mills ‘Egni: A Decade Of Creativity’ Powys-born painter, and a leading figure in Welsh art’s global profile in the last few decades, Mills’ last 10 years of work is curated here by Ruthin Craft Centre’s Phillip Hughes, with a strong emphasis on the mid-Wales landscape in the pieces. (Until Wed 18 Dec)

Gareth Griffith ‘Trailer’ North Wales sculptor with a retrospective exhibition of his work from the 1960s-80s, also including paintings and depicting Liverpool, Jamaica and the Ogwen Valley, his three areas of residence during that time. See Art. (From Sat 18 Jan until TBC)

 

Oriel Joanna Field

Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s Road, Milford Haven. Free. 01646 695267 / www.torchtheatre.co.uk

Jennie Shales & Friends Pembrokeshire painter, plus pals. (From Mon 2 Dec until Thurs 2 Jan)

 

ORIEL MYRDDIN

Church Lane, Carmarthen. 01267 222775 / www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk

The Table See Art for more on this gallery’s winter exhibition, with lots of things for sale should you have Christmas shopping in mind. (Until Sat 28 Dec)

Gareth Griffith ‘Trailer’ North Wales sculptor with a retrospective exhibition of his work from the 1960s-80s, also including paintings and depicting Liverpool, Jamaica and the Ogwen Valley, his three areas of residence during that time. See Art. (From Sat 11 Jan until Sat 21 Mar)

 

Oriel Q

The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.
orielqnarberth.com

The Christmas Exhibition Main gallery: Objects Of Desire; Oriel Fach: Hillary Bryanston, The Shape Of Sound; Makers Room & Stairs: The Oriel Q Fundraiser (8” x 6” canvasses, up for auction). (From Wed 4 until Sat 21 Dec)

 

ORIEL Y BONT

University Of South Wales, Ty Crawshay Building, Llantwit Rd, Treforest. Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Free. 01443 480480 / gallery.southwales.ac.uk

Art Of Regeneration Exhibition by Nichola Goff, Shaz Magill and Natalia Dias, who have worked with local community organisations to look at the changing environmental and economic fortunes of Treforest and other parts of the valleys. (From Mon 2 Dec until Sat 28 Mar)

 

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

Fluid Connections – Paxton And Tenby I think this is an historical exhibition about the impetus for 18th/early 19th century Carmarthen MP William Paxton’s decision to turn Tenby into a seaside destination, but I’m just going on the title. (Until Sun 26 Jan)

 

PENARTH PIER PAVILION

The Esplanade, Penarth. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2071 2100 / www.penarthpavilion.co.uk

Penarth Open Art Exhibition 2020 Artwork selected from submissions by predominantly, but not exclusively, local artists. Deadline for submission was the end of November so if you’re reading this it’s too late as a sage once said. (From Fri 10 Jan until Mon 23 Feb)

 

QUEEN STREET GALLERY

Queen Street, Neath. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 01639 631081 / www.queenstreetgalleryneath.co.uk

Christmas Exhibition A constantly changing display of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media artwork, prints, photography and handmade jewellery. (Until Tue 24 Dec)

 

REDHOUSE

Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / [email protected]

Walter Waygood ‘The Family Of Santa Claus’ Work from a project that’s been documenting the celebration of Christmas in shops, community venues and department stores for over 30 years. I like the idea of this! (Until Tue 24 Dec)

Many Voices, One Nation Touring exhibition devised by Ffotogallery and Wales’ National Assembly to mark 20 years since Welsh devolution. (From Mon 27 Jan until Tue 24 Feb)

 

RUG ART GALLERY

Unit 16, Ground Floor, Capital Centre, Queen Street, Cardiff. Daily 12-6pm during exhibitions. Free. www.rug-gallery.net

Elen Mai Wyn-Jones ‘A Fragmented Retrospective’ Exhibition focusing on mental health, in memory of Cardiff artist Wyn-Jones who died in 2015. (Until Sat 7 Dec)

 

SWANSEA MUSEUM

Victoria Road, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01792 653763 / www.swanseamuseum.co.uk

50 Years Of Music Part of the celebrations making half a century since Swansea became a city, a journey through its musical heritage since 1969: venues, influential people, and standout gigs as well as local and visiting musicians. (Until Sun 5 Jan)

 

TENBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.
tenbymuseum.org.uk

U-Boats Around Wales Exhibition in conjunction with the Royal Commission, Bangor University and the Nautical Archaeology Society. (Until Fri 20 Dec)

The VC Gallery Work from this Haverfordwest gallery and voluntary charity, whose remit is to serve veterans and the community through arts and creative engagement. (From Sat 11 Jan until Sat 1 Feb)

 

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 Pat Birks. (Until Sat 25 Jan)

Recycling & Sustainability Mixed exhibition following workshops with children from local primary schools. (From Wed 29 Jan until Sat 25 Mar)

 

VICTORIA FEARN GALLERY

6B Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Free. 029 2052 0884.

Christmas Mixed exhibition featuring handmade gifts from top designers, for sale natch. (Until Tue 24 Dec)

 

VOLCANO THEATRE

27-29 High Street, Swansea. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 464790 / www.volcanotheatre.co.uk

Ann Jordan ‘Life And Loss’ Three-dimensional sculptural artworks, created mainly in textiles and simultaneously celebrating the lushness of nature and the fragility of planet earth. (Until Tue 3 Dec)

 

WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE

Bute Place, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk

Carl Chapple ‘Painting Dance’ As in, paintings of dance, specifically the dancers from company Ballet Cymru, for whom Chapple is a resident artist. (Until Sun 5 Jan)

 

WATERLOO TEA ROOMS

Washington Buildings, 1-3 Stanwell Rd, Penarth. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-6pm, Sun 10am-5.30pm. Free. www.waterlootea.com

Lisa Malyon Oil paintings by Bristol artist depicting architectural structures, buildings and landmarks in Cardiff and beyond. All works are for sale. (From Tue 3 Dec until Fri 3 Jan)

 

West Wharf Gallery

Jacobs Market, Cardiff.Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. [email protected]

Christmas Group Exhibition Showcase for gallery artists here, including Paul Beauchamp, Richard Cox, David Gould, Fred Eve, Sue Hunt, Tom Martin, Nick Samsworth, Cecile Soliz Johnson, Melanie Wooton and Lucy Thomas. (Until Sat 21 Dec)

 

WORKERS GALLERY

99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, nr Porth. 11am-4.30pm Thurs-Sat and by appointment. Free. 01443 682024 / www.workersgallery.co.uk

*David Hurn ‘Ynyshir, 25 Mile Radius’ Photographs taken by Hurn, from 1967 till up to date, within a 25 mile radius of this very gallery. (Until Sat 4 Jan)

 

WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE

Castle Street, Builth Wells. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Free. 01982 552555 / wyeside.co.uk

John Richardson & John Welson ‘Surrealism: Wellspring Of The Imagination’ Paintings looking to maintain the tradition or surrealist art and its relevance to the modern world. (From Wed 8 Jan until Wed 1 Apr)