DECEMBER-JANUARY | ART LISTINGS
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The Abacus
18-20 Wood Street, Cardiff. Free. [email protected] / www.theabacusroom.wordpress.com
Where is Everybody Group show from local artists focusing on site specific installations, sculpture and performance. (Until Mon 7 Dec) Exposure A residency from 12 final year art students from Cardiff Met, which sees the artists creating work in three days, having an opening preview on Fri 11 Dec (with live performances and music), and finally displaying the outcome/exhibition for three more days. (From Wed 9 until Tue 15 Dec)
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre
The Box Season 20 Varied experimental film work. (Until Fri 15 Jan) Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey ‘Stranded’ A 6m long Minke whale skeleton encrusted with ice-like alum crystals, which serves as a commentary on climate change and its effect on the oceans. (Until Sat 16 Jan) Royal Photographic Society International Print Exhibition 158 Showcasing 100 works, selected from some 5000 submissions by a panel including photographer Richard Billingham and Guardian picture editor Bridget Coaker. (Until Sat 30 Jan) The Experimentalists Examples of work from the popular Experimental Painting And Drawing class led by artist Roy Marsden. (Until Sat 30 Jan)
Albany Gallery
74b Albany Road, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2048 7158 / www.albanygallery.com
50th Anniversary Christmas Exhibition Mary Yapp is celebrating 50 years since opening The Albany Gallery, coinciding with this exhibition – featuring more than 50 established and emerging artists, including artists who exhibited at the gallery’s 1965 inception. (Throughout December)
Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog)
Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. 01874 611622 / [email protected] / www.brycheiniog.co.uk
Fusion Two sisters display art and glass work, featuring depictions of nature and the livestock on their farms. (Throughout December)
Arcadecardiff
Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. www.arcadecardiff.co.uk
Laura Edmunds ‘The Sun, The Fog, The Pink, The Gold – For Me’ Welsh artist living in Plymouth whose work explores drawing as an expanded practice, and as a means of communicating gesture, intent, loss and stillness. (From Fri 4 until Sat 12 Dec) Liz West ‘Zenith Blue + Primary Red’ New light work made site-specifically, featuring a psychical demonstration of colour mixing and optics which fills the space with radiant colour and luminous light for visitors to explore. (From Thurs 17 Dec until Sat 9 Jan) Victoria J E Jones ‘WHATITISRITE-HAVEN’ Newport-based artist presents specially commissioned lightworks in a show that reflects on shop signage and display, utilising the word SAFE. (From Mon 25 Jan until Sat 13 Feb)
Art Central
Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.
Alan Salisbury ‘The Influence Of Others’ Celebrating five decades of active involvement with the visual arts, Salisbury is a painter in the figurative tradition whose work contains playful references to art from/of the past. (Until Sat 2 Jan)
ArTeas Cafe & Art Hub
591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2115 3927
Richard Davies ‘Life & Soul’ Commemorative exhibition of paintings and drawings from a Welsh artist and designer who passed away in late 2014. (Throughout December)
Attic Gallery
37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk
Winter Group Exhibition 2015 Rotating exhibition of the latest work by our established artists and an opportunity for us to introduce work from artists who are new to the gallery. (Until Thurs 24 Dec)
Barker Gallery / Torfaen Gallery
Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Free Wed/Sun 2-5pm. 01495 752036.
50/50 Winter Art Exhibition Including a sale of donated art works to raise funds for the museum. (Throughout December)
Barnabas Artshouse
New Ruperra Street, Newport. Open Mon-Sat. Free. 01633 673739 / www.barnabasartshouse.co.uk
Winter Show Works range from soft sculptures by Liz Butler, which depict ageing stereotypes, to a full washing line in Liverpool by Thomas Rathmell. All works are for sale and may be taken at point of purchase. (Until early February)
Bay Art
54 B/C Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2065 0016 / www.bayart.org.uk
Moving Mountains Exhibition by Wandelbar, a pan-European (but mainly Swiss) artists collective and networking group, which takes the motif of the mountain as a point of departure and invites visitors to explore notions of time, scale, stillness and movement. (Until Fri 18 Dec)
Boundary Art
3 Sovereign Quay, Havannah Street, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 029 2048 9869 / www.boundaryart.com
Harmony Autumn/winter exhibition aiming to embody the harmony between nature and human minds, including landscape, seascape, abstract paintings and ceramics. (Throughout December)
Cardiff Story
The Hayes, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2078 8334 / [email protected]
Cardiff Remembers: Every Object Tells A Story Exploring stories of the First World War through objects. (Until Sat 20 Feb)
Carmarthen School Of Art
Coleg Sir Gar, Jobs Well Road Campus, Carmarthen. Mon, Tue + Thurs 9.30am-7.30pm; Wed + Fri 9.30am-4.30pm. Free. 01554 748201 / [email protected]
The Big Draw: Every Drawing Tells A Story Year five pupils from local schools have been invited to contribute to this project, which will result in a large piece of artwork displayed in an installation space accompanied by sound and image from filmmaker and animation artist Sean Vicary. (Until Fri 4 Dec) Ye Fancy Fayre Selling exhibition featuring an array of original art and craftwork made by students at the college. (From Thurs 10 until Thurs 17 Dec) The Welsh Drawing Book Exhibition And Competition Exhibition highlighting the ‘book format’ as a vessel to hold and develop creative ideas. It is dedicated to the memory of Osi Rhys Osmond, who died in March 2015. (From Tue 26 Jan until Fri 19 Feb)
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
George Barber ‘Akula Dream’ Solo exhibition of four new film works from an artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s via the Scratch Video movement. See Roundup. (Until Sun 10 Jan) Magda Archer ‘#givemeeverythingandnothingbaby’ Art In The Bar exhibition, first shown in Manchester and described as “an assault upon the peepers in our public spaces via saccharine-soaked, candy-coloured scenarios, statements and speech-bubble philosophy”. (From Mon 16 Nov until Sun 24 Jan)
Coppertone Gallery
Exchange Building, Cambrian Place, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Free. 01792 293200 / www.coppertonegallery.com
See California Landscapes, Like Never Before Large photography, ranging in size from 76 x 76cm up to 2.5m, from a recent road trip undertaken by Nigel J. Williams and Greg Jones around California. (Until mid-August)
Craft In The Bay
The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611 / www.makersguildinwales.org.uk
Christine Gittins Ceramics inspired by Gittins’ trip to Botswana, in particular the Makgadigadi Pans and the Okavango Delta. (Until Mon 4 Jan) Joe Finch West Wales-based ceramicist who hand throws pots meant for every day use: dishes, bowls, jugs, plates etc. (Until Sun 10 Jan) Brendan Stuart Burns Renowned artist, recently given the Creative Wales Award, with a set of new work in porcelain. (From Sat 16 Jan until Sun 6 Mar)
Cwtsh Arts Centre
226 Stow Hill, Handpost, Newport. Tue 10.30am-1pm, Wed + Thurs 10.30am-3pm, Sat. + Sun 12-4pm. Free. 01633 661703 / www.cwtsh.org
Cwtch In Winter Exhibition of fine art and photography in the former Stow Hill library, which was closed down by Newport Council and has now been reopened by volunteers as Newport’s newest arts venue. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Dylan Thomas Centre
Somerset Place, Swansea. Daily 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 463980 / [email protected] / www.dylanthomas.com
Love The Words Ongoing, permanent exhibition dedicated to Dylan Thomas, with lots of interactive features and voiceovers from people including Prince Charles and Richard Burton. Lunch At Mussolini’s Following Dylan Thomas’ death in 1953, Ethel Ross, the sister-in-law of Alfred Janes, took a series of photographs of Dylan’s Swansea, and captioned them with an appropriate quote from his work. A selection of these are shown here alongside Dylan’s typescript for his sketch Lunch At Mussolini’s. (Until February)
Elysium Gallery
16 College Street, Swansea. Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free. www.elysiumgallery.com
Espy Photography Award Exhibition Biennial international photography competition which encourages traditional approaches along with digital and experimental techniques. This show features the five shortlisted entrants. (Until Sat 19 Dec)
Fountain Fine Art
6-8 Morgan Arcade, Cardiff. Tue-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com
Winter Group Exhibition A changing exhibition of new work from the gallery’s painters and sculptors. (Throughout December) Esther Tyson & Sallie Wakley ‘All Creatures Great And Small’ An exhibition of animal screen prints and sculpture. (From Sat 2 until Sat 23 Jan)
Fountain Fine Art
Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com
Winter Group Exhibition A changing exhibition of new work from the gallery’s painters and sculptors. (Throughout December)
Futures Gallery
Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay. Daily 10.30am-4pm. Free. 0845 010 5500 / www.pierhead.org
Connection: A Cwilt Cymru Exhibition Contemporary art quilts which interpret connections in history, culture, language, families, industry, identity and landscape. (Until Fri 4 Dec) Heroes Of The home Front Exploring life in Cardiff during the First World War. (Until Sun 21 Feb) Mary Jones ‘A Year Of Conversation’ Featuring 52 sculptured heads representing conversations which Jones had weekly with people of Cardiff over 12 months. (From Mon 7 Dec until Thurs 14 Jan)
G39
Oxford Street, Roath, Cardiff. Saturdays 11am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2047 3633 / [email protected]
Adaptation III: Native The latest segment of the Island series of exhibitions features work from Darren Banks, Nadine Byrne, Nicholas Johnson, Serena Korda and Marlene Steyn: five international artists whose work travels through themes of ritual, colonialism, horror, folklore and ‘other’. (Until Sat 12 Dec)
Y Galeri, Caerffili
Lower Ground Floor, The Visit Caerphilly Centre, The Twyn, Caerphilly. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2132 2570 / www.ygaleri.co.uk
Xmas Exhibition Unique handcrafted ceramics, wood, jewellery, glass and more. (Until Thurs 24 Dec) Open Art Winter Exhibition Eclectic mix of affordable artworks selected from open submission. Expect to see around 130 wall-hung and sculptural pieces from emerging amateurs and professional artists. (From Tue 5 Jan until Sat 6 Feb)
Gallery/Ten
23 Windsor Place, Cardiff. Free. www.gallery-ten.co.uk
Winter Group Exhibition A mixed and changing exhibition of new works which also welcomes internationally renowned sculptor Laura Ford to the gallery; John Abell, Carwyn Evans and Andre Stitt also feature. All work will be for sale, and replaced once sold. (From Thurs 3 until wed 23 Dec)
The Gate
Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Free. 029 2048 3344 / [email protected]
Jessica Davies & Penelope Rose Cowley Davies explores different subjects ranging anywhere from surrealist paintings to portraiture; Cowley derives inspiration from combining art with science, continuously developing this practice to define the art created. (Until Sat 12 Dec) Open Exhibition An opportunity for young or established artists to be seen by a large audience, with each submission (maximum of three) costing £10. (From Wed 20 Jan until Fri 26 Feb)
Grand Pavilion
The Esplanade, Porthcawl. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01656 815995 / www.grandpavilion.co.uk
Emily Louise Heard: Celebrating Colour Eye-catching pieces infused with beautiful colours is what’s promised here. (Until Sun 10 Jan)
King Street Gallery
33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 / [email protected]
Debbie Dunbar Solo exhibition by local, internationally collected equestrian artist. (Until Wed 9 Dec) Winter Show New and diverse work by gallery members, with a weekend of special Christmas events on Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec. (Until January) Yvonne Kelly Big and bold canvases full of vibrant blues and turquoises with subtle hints of yellow and red. (From Fri 11 Dec until Sat 2 Jan)
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk
Ffolio Exhibition of contemporary artists working on paper; a Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre curated exhibition including the work of Kate Bufton, Angela Davies, Rob Ryan, Andrew Singleton, Helen Snell and Susan Stockwell. (Until Sat 2 Jan) Katrin Moye Craft showcase from an artist designs and makes hand-decorated, wheel-thrown and handbuilt functional and decorative ceramics. (Until Sat 2 Jan) Elizabeth Humble Jewellery showcase, inspiration for which comes from the rugged and dramatic landscape of the west coast of Scotland. (Until Sat 2 Jan)
M.A.D.E. Gallery
41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Free. 029 2047 3373.
Christmas Bazaar Craft-y type things to buy, I daresay, and maybe some art as well. (From Sat 5 until Thurs 24 Dec) Made Winter Exhibition 2015 Over 30 local artists show original artworks at affordable prices in this popular annual show. (From Thurs 10 until Thurs 31 Dec)
Martin Tinney Gallery
18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]
Christmas Exhibition Work by leading Welsh artists, new and old, with the headline artist (so to speak) being Rosemary Burton’s delicate floral silhouettes. (From Wed 2 until Thurs 31 Dec)
Mission Gallery
Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.missiongallery.co.uk
Sian O’Doherty Maker In Focus show from an an award-winning textile artist and designer who lives in Pembrokeshire. (Until Sun 10 Jan) Eva Bartussek Work in the […] space, a documentary portrait of two women’s repeated visits to St Non’s Well on and around the Saint’s feast day. (Until Sun 10 Jan) Anna Noel ‘Telling Tales’ The first of three solo exhibitions of work by three Wales based ceramic artists; a Mission Gallery National Touring Exhibition curated by Ceri Jones. (Until Sun 10 Jan) Rhian Haf ‘Captured Moments’ Ruthin Craft Centre touring exhibition that centres on the capturing of light and shadow within architectural spaces or a reflection projected on to a pane of glass. (From Sat 23 Jan until Sun 13 Mar)
National Museum & Gallery
Cathays Park, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff
Reading The Rocks: The Remarkable Maps Of William Smith Two hundred years ago Smith, a blacksmith’s son from Oxfordshire, realised that a map showing where different rock layers came to the Earth’s surface would be of great value to the various mining industries thriving at the time. Many of his original maps plus other documents are displayed here. (Until Sun 28 Feb) Silent Explosion: Ivor Davies And Destruction In Art Major exhibition by Davies, one of Wales’ leading contemporary artists. It reveals his enduring interest in the creative power of destruction and features work in various media including painting, sculpture and performance, spanning the artist’s career from the 1940s through to the present day. (Until Sun 20 Mar) Augustus John in Focus A selection of paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints by this important Welsh artist. It will focus on images of his family, friends and celebrated sitters as well as his fascination with gypsy culture. (Until Fri 30 Sept)
National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 638950.
What’s In Store? A community photography exhibition taking a look behind the scenes at Amgueddfa Cymru’s National Collections Centre. (Until Sun 10 Jan)
Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport.Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. Free. 01633 656656 / [email protected]
James Flewitt Mullock Watercolour drawings and lithographs by one of Newport’s most significant 19th Century artists, who was born in 1818 and witnessed the Chartist rising. (Until Sat 23 Jan) 140 Years Of Newport RFC Marking the ups and downs of this historic rugby football club. On display will be an outstanding collection of rugby memorabilia from Newport RFC, together with audio and visual exhibits. (Until Sat 16 Apr)
NoFit State
Four Elms Road, Adamsdown, Cardiff. Free. 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org
Circus Stories Celebrating NoFit State’s 30th anniversary, and preceding a temporary move from this building to a new location on Ocean Way, this features highlights from the company archives of thousands of props, costumes, photographs, articles and even video and sound recordings. (From Sat 12 until Mon 23 Dec)
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2087 7959 / www.norwegianchurchcardiff.com
Civil Engineering Wales Photographic exhibition featuring images from civil engineering projects in Wales over the past year that have been captured by the general public. This year’s competition is split into two categories, under- and over-16s. (Until Sun 13 Dec) Disability Arts Cymru Exhibition Showcasing various pieces of artwork by people of all abilities from across Wales. (From Wed 6 until Sat 31 Jan)
Off The Wall
The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2055 4469 / [email protected]
Christmas Delights Featuring artists OTW have shown throughout the year, as well as some surprises – plus the opportunity to find that perfect gift for Christmas. (Throughout December)
Oriel Bach
4 Dunns Lane, Mumbles, Swansea. Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 361012 / www.orielbach.com
Gaia Hidden Stories Photography, drawing and paintings by Dhyana Fritsche, Jean Perry and Yvonne Daters. (Until Sat 5 Dec) Jeffrey Moreau, Dave Brook, Adrian Hughes & Cheryl Stone A joint exhibition of painting and photography. (From Mon 7 until Sat 19 Dec)
Oriel Canfas
Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www.orielcanfas.co.uk
Christmas Show Paintings, sculpture and prints from a plethora of guest artists, with all works under £200. (Until Wed 23 Dec)
Oriel Davies
The Park, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625041 / [email protected]
House Six artists who use the domestic space and objects as a springboard for their ideas: Frances Carlile, Ainsley Hillard, Jeanette Orrell, Charlotte Squire, Amy Sterly and Felicity Warbrick. Showing sculpture, installation, prints, drawings, painting and textiles, they explore the idea of ‘house’ in many and various guises. (Until Wed 27 Jan) Anna Falcini ‘Talking To Gwen’ During a residency in Aberystwyth, Anna Falcini discovered the letters of Gwen John at the National Library of Wales. Her response to the letters was to explore not only their content but the physical materiality and archival preservation of them. (Until Wed 27 Jan)
Oriel Joanna Field
Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s Road, Milford Haven. Free. 01646 695267 / www.torchtheatre.co.uk
Drew Buckley ‘Wonders Of Wales From Sea To Summit’ Award-winning landscape and wildlife photographer presents a showcase of the richness and diversity of Wales. (Until Sat 2 Jan)
Oriel Mwldan
Bath House Rd, Cardigan. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free. 01239 621200 / [email protected]
Anne-Mie Melis ‘Watch My Garden Grow’ A combination of Melis’ practices of drawings, sculptural works, photography and stop-motion animation, questioning our natural environment and the way in which we interact with it. (Until Sat 5 Dec) Matthews & Allen ‘Last Lines’ Artistic duo with an exhibition which includes a film based on the last lines of literary texts, which compels its audience to explore expectations associated with the concept of conclusion. (From Sat 12 Dec until Sat 23 Jan)
Oriel Myrddin
Church Lane, Carmarthen. 01267 222775 / www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk
Makers Market 2015 Gifts available to buy, made by selected artists and makers from Wales and the UK. (Throughout December)
Oriel Q
The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk
Winter Open Anyone can submit works for this, and the hand-in dates are Wed 4 and Thurs 5 Nov. Each item costs £3 to enter and you can submit up to four pieces. Oriel Fach features pots by Ruth Sargeant and Mick Morgan. (Until Sat 19 Dec)
Oriel Y Bont
University Of South Wales, Pontypridd. Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am-5pm. Free. 01443 480480 / www.gallery.southwales.ac.uk
FUSE 3: Dias, Hiles, Jackson, Krigel, Oben/ Goddard, Parnell An exhibition of 2D and 3D contemporary artworks by six female south Wales-based artists. All are members of the Faculty of Creative Industries at the University Of South Wales and one of them has worked collaboratively with the independent artist Tom Goddard. (From Fri 4 Dec until Fri 19 Feb)
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The Esplanade, Penarth. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2071 2100 / [email protected]
Threads Of Nature New work by Nick Davies, Jennie Gough and Lucy Thomas – “a collaborative effort arising as a result of a mutual interest in nature in its many guises and forms,” they say. The private view showing is on Sat 5 Dec from 3-5pm. (From Wed 2 until Sun 13 Dec) Town Mayor’s Painting Competition 2015 Further details (such as how to enter) TBC, but largely self-explanatory I guess. (From Tue 15 Dec until Tue 5 Jan)
Redhouse
Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / [email protected]
Chris Aylward & Jon Pountney ‘The Forgotten Valleys’ A collaborative photographic collection of the once-thriving South Wales coalfields. (From Sat 5 Dec until Tue 5 Jan) Orbis 3 Studio Abstract expressionist style paintings and prints in oil and acrylic by this Pontypridd collective. (From Wed 9 Dec until Sat 27 Feb)
The Riverfront
Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Free. 01633 656757.
Christmas Creatives Screenprints, photography, original artworks, ceramics and gifts from makers in Wales and beyond. (From Fri 4 Dec until Sat 9 Jan)
Steak Of The Art
Churchill Way, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm. Free. 029 2039 7284/ www.steakoftheart.co.uk
Red An exhibition of art inspired by the colour of Wales. Curated by Rachel Bishop, a waitress at this place, it includes work by local artists Molly Pear, Emily England, Amy Hewitt and Hayley Pearson. (Until Tue 12 Jan)
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton St, Swansea. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Swansea Print Workshop Celebrating 15 years of activity and creativity. (Until Fri 18 Dec) Michelle Dawson ‘Year Of The Red Moon’ A graduate from the Welsh School of Architectural Glass UWTSD, Dawson’s recent work is absorbed with the process of painting. (From Tue 29 Dec until Fri 15 Jan) Llareggub Village Constructed and built by Itchy Fingers Textile Group with fabric, thread, found objects, this forms a tribute to Dylan Thomas and is located in the Arts Wing White Room. (From Tue 12 until Sat 30 Jan)
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 653763 / www.swanseamuseum.co.uk
EuroVisions: European Travellers To Wales Why do people travel to foreign countries? What places do they visit and why do they come to Wales? Exhibition looking at Wales through the eyes of explorers, tourists, refugees and… spies. (Until Mon 25 Jan)
Taliesin Arts Centre
Singleton Park, Swansea. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm and performance evenings 6pm-8.15pm. Free. 01792 295526 / www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk
The Christmas Show Annual exhibition which brings together a variety of styles and genres in a mixed exhibition of art. (Until Wed 23 Dec) Original Artists Posters Many of the world’s leading artists have enjoyed making posters for their exhibitions, often taking the form of original lithographs. By nature ephemeral, mint copies are rare so enjoy these original examples. (From Fri 8 Jan until Sat 13 Feb)
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.tenbymuseum.org.uk
Kids In Museums Takeover In which children are given the opportunity to curate an art show here for just under three weeks. Not currently aware of more indepth info, sorry to Tenby Museum fans. (Until Sat 19 Dec)
Theatr Hafren
Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / [email protected]
Sue Newham ‘Chasing Light’ Newham is a painter in oils and acrylics, who focuses on landscapes and pictures related to faith. (From Mon 14 Dec until Sun 14 Feb)
Third Floor Gallery
102 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Wed-Sun 1-7pm. Free. 029 2115 9151 / [email protected]
*The Apollo Archive Highly detailed, high resolution images of the Apollo moon landings between 1969 and 1972, taken from the Project Apollo archive which was established in 1999. (From Fri 11 Sept until Sun 6 Mar)
Tower Gallery
49 High Street, Crickhowell. Free. 01873 812495 / www.towergallery.co.uk
Christmas Exhibition First anniversary show presented by Usk Valley Artists’ Co-operative. (From Wed 2 Dec until Sat 10 Jan)
Tower Gallery
Oriel Y Parc Landscape Gallery & Visitor Centre, The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / [email protected]
Clare Woods ‘A Tree A Rock A Cloud’ The latest Welsh venue for this touring exhibition of works which evolved out of an engagement with traditions of historic painting – portraiture, still life and landscape – from the collections of Amgueddfa Cymru. (From Sat 5 Dec until Sun 6 Mar)
Velindre Hospital
Whitchurch, Cardiff. Open 24/7. Free. 029 2075 2251.
South Wales Art Society – Permanent Rolling Exhibition Members’ works are available to view in the corridors and restaurant of the hospital at any given time. 20% of all sales go to the hospital.
Victoria Fearn Gallery
6B Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Free. 029 2052 0884.
Christmas Exhibition Featuring handmade gifts from some of today’s finest designer makers in Britain. (Until Thurs 24 Dec) Land Of My Father Themed exhibition featuring many gallery artists, including some original paintings by Valeriane Leblond. (From Fri 15 Jan until Sat 27 Feb)
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk
Stephen Kingston Caernarfon-based artist creates a special mural celebrating and reflecting the vibrancy and vitality of Black History Month. (Until Wed 30 Mar)
West Wharf Gallery
Jacobs Market, Cardiff.Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. [email protected]
Christmas Exhibition Showcase of established and new Welsh artists, feature a range of mediums and styles from prints and abstracts to fine art. Open every Saturday until Christmas. (Until Sat 19 Dec) Sean Donovan ‘50/50 Vision’ Celebrating 36 years of visual practice, the last two of which have seen him represented by a New York agent, Sean will be presenting 50 paintings and sculptures here. There will also be one wall dedicated to Affordable Art: new, smaller works for the budget-minded. (From Thurs 7 until Fri 29 Jan)
Workers Gallery
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01443 682024 / [email protected]
Of Site And Song A diverse range of artworks by artists based in Wales, both professional, emerging and amateur. Includes personal responses to the Rhondda Tunnel and a local composer’s hymn. (Until Wed 23 Dec)
Wyeside Arts Centre
Castle Street, Builth Wells, Powys. Tue-Fri 12.30-9pm, Sat + Sun 2-9pm. Free. 01982 552555 / www.wyeside.co.uk
A Family Affair: Painting, Photography And Prints by Christine, Graham And Anna Featuring the work of Graham and Christine Haslock, who met at art college in Liverpool in the 1970s, and their daughter Anna who studied Illustration With Printmaking at Camberwell University. (Until Sun 3 Jan)