NOVEMBER | ART LISTINGS
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre
*Robert Mapplethorpe The first collaborative exhibition between this gallery and Artist Rooms features a selection of photography from one of the key artists of the latter part of the 20th century. (Until Sat 7 Nov)
Abertoir 10th Anniversary Exhibition Two-part exhibition tied in with this annual horror fest: an exhibition of original posters and lobby cards from the films Vincent Price made in Britain, and a selection of the finest art from Arrow DVD/video releases. (Until Sat 21 Nov)
Patterns, Patches & Portraits Work from three distinct groups of young artists who worked with Arts Centre artist-tutors Steve Bailey and Becky Knight: the Momentum Project, the Aspire Project and Aberystwyth Arts Centre Young People’s Photography. (Until Sat 21 Nov)
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. (From Wed 18 Nov 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. (From Sat 28 Nov until Sat 30 Jan)
The Experimentalists Examples of work from the popular Experimental Painting And Drawing class led by artist Roy Marsden. (From Sat 28 Nov 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. (From Thurs 5 Nov until Thurs 31 Dec)
Andrew Buchan Bar
29 Albany Road, Cardiff. Daily 11am-11pm. Free. 029 2021 2509.
Dave Grooveslave + Retro Dan
Four Artists Explore Popular Culture Made In Roath-related show featuring four artists with ties to this particular bar: Redvers John, Stevie Stabbers, Bluebird Jones and David James Morris. (Throughout October)
Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog)
Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free. 01874 611622 / [email protected] / www.brycheiniog.co.uk
More Than Now Celebration of the work produced by graduates of the BA and MA Art & Design courses at the University Of Wales, Trinity St David, Carmarthen. (Until Sun 15 Nov)
Fusion Two sisters display art and glass work, featuring depictions of nature and the livestock on their farms. (From Fri 20 Nov until Thurs 31 Dec)
Arcadecardiff
Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. / www.arcadecardiff.co.uk
Seven Painters Work by Kiera Bennett, Hannah Campion, Emma Cousin, Gordon Dalton, Aly Helyer, Brendan Lancaster and Erin Lawlor. (Until Sat 14 Nov)
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. (From Sat 7 Nov until Sat 2 Jan)
ArTeas Cafe & Art Hub
591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2115 3927
Doug Spellacey ‘The Beautiful Side Of Dark’ A collection of photography that captures nature and landmarks in contrasting lighting. Cardiff-based Spellacey also goes by the name Myriad Designs, and is aiming to raise awareness of dyslexia via this exhibition. (Until Sat 7 Nov)
Attic Gallery
37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm. Free. 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk
Wilf Roberts New landscape paintings by Anglesey-based artist. (Until Sun 7 Nov)
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. (From Sun 14 Nov until Thurs 24 Dec)
Barnabas Artshouse
New Ruperra Street, Newport. Open Mon-Sat. Free. 01633 673739 / www.barnabasartshouse.co.uk
Alex Arnell ‘Caged’ London-based artist, resident here as part of the venue’s August Fringe Festival, with work on a theme of – says Alex – “the various ‘cages’ prevalent in the world today, encompassing animal and human life whilst acknowledging the existence of metaphorical imprisonment.” (Until Sat 26 Sept)
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 November and December)
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 mainlty 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. (From Fri 20 Nov 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. (From Sat 14 Nov until Thurs 31 Dec)
Butetown History & Arts Centre
4/5 Dock Chambers, Bute St, Cardiff Bay. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 11am-4.30pm. Free. 029 2025 6757 / www.bhac.org
Sue Hunt & Paul Crompton ‘Health Messages’ Exhibition showing the replies given to the question, “if you had to have one health message to give to your village, your patients, your government, your children – what would it be?” by residents of the town of Chongwe and the village of Shiyala in Zambia. Presented in conjunction with the Mothers Of Africa and Go Zambia project. (From Sun 6 until Sun 27 Sept)
Cardiff Story
The Hayes, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2078 8334 / [email protected]
Chinese Community City Showcase Exhibition Explore the history of the Chinese community in Cardiff, the impact they have had on the city, their culture and traditions and ongoing story. (Throughout November)
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. (From Tue 3 Nov until Fri 4 Dec)
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)
Craft In The Bay
The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611.
Heat Exchange 2 Curated by Beate Gegenwart and Elizabeth Turrell, this features makers from the UK, Europe, the US and Australia among other regions. (Until Sun 8 Nov)
Yarn Matters Celebrating the qualities and skilful treatment of wool in contemporary craft by members of the Glamorgan Guild Of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. (Until Sun 8 Nov)
Christine Gittins Ceramics inspired by Gittins’ trip to Botswana, in particular the Makgadigadi Pans and the Okavango Delta. (From Thurs 5 Nov until Mon 4 Jan)
Joe Finch West Wales-based ceramicist who hand throws pots meant for every day use: dishes, bowls, jugs, plates etc. (From Sat 14 Nov until Sun 10 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
Eh… Wow Work submitted by the current students undertaking a bachelor in the photographic arts at Swansea College of Art. (Until Sat 14 Nov)
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. (From Fri 20 Nov until Sat 19 Dec)
Ffotogallery At Turner House
Plymouth Road, Penarth, nr Cardiff. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. Free. 029 2034 1667 / www.ffotogallery.org
And Now It’s Dark Diffusion Festival group exhibition featuring photographic work from Jeff Brouws, Will Steacy and Todd Hido. (Throughout October)
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. (Until Thurs 31 Dec)
Fountain Fine Art
Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. / www.fountainfineart.com
Gareth Thomas Gareth completes his 60th birthday exhibition schedule with a solo exhibition of 30 new landscapes of North and South Wales. (From Sat 10 until Sat 31 Oct)
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. (From Mon 2 nov until Fri 4 Dec)
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
3ormore New work from the three founder members Kay Keogh, Shirley Anne Owen & Sue Roberts, plus work from guest artists Jacqueline Alkema, Michael Goode, Geraldus John and Josephine Sowden. (Until Sat 21 Nov)
Open Art Submissions Selected works to form the Open Art Exhibition 2016. (From Tue 3 until Sat 7 Nov)
Xmas Exhibition Unique handcrafted ceramics, wood, jewellery, glass and more. (From Tue 24 Nov until Thurs 24 Dec)
Galerie Simpson
222 High Street, Swansea. Tue-Say 11.30am-5pm. Free. 07714 327523 / www.galeriesimpson.com
Molly Parkin ‘In Landscape’ Born in Pontycymmer in 1932, this is the most comprehensive homeland exhibition yet of painter, novelist and journalist Parkin’s abstract expressionist landscapes. (Until Sat 14 Nov)
Gallery/Ten
23 Windsor Place, Cardiff. Free. / www.gallery-ten.co.uk
Debbie Smith Solo exhibition by a textile artist most identifiable by her statement thread drawings, and who has exhibited both nationally and internationally. (From Thurs 5 until Sat 28 Nov)
The Gate
Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Free. 029 2048 3344 / [email protected]
Merryn Thomas Local photographer and researcher Thomas uses images and interviews to explore representations of sea-level change on the Severn Estuary. (Until Fri 20 Nov)
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. (From Wed 25 Nov until TBC)
Grand Pavilion
The Esplanade, Porthcawl. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01656 815995 / www.grandpavilion.co.uk
Lynn Ricketts, Geoff Stone & Len Calvert ‘Tis Art’ Work by three local artists. (Until Sun 8 Nov)
Emily Louise Heard: Celebrating Colour Eyecatching pieces infused with beautiful colours is what’s promised here. (From Tue 10 Nov until Sun 10 Jan)
King Street Gallery
33 King Street, Carmarthen. Free. 01267 220121 / [email protected]
John Addyman ‘Scenes, Moments And Animation’ Previously unexhibited works by Addyman, one of Wales’ great 20th century landscape painters. It will show a selection of his watercolour studies and will be launched by Harriet, his daughter. (Until Thurs 12 Nov)
Debbie Dunbar Solo exhibition by local, internationally collected equestrian artist. (From Fri 27 Nov until Wed 9 Dec)
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.
Captured Collaborative exhibition between Sixth Character and Gunn Designs; the former is a photographer, mainly of club nights, while Gunn Designs offers rich, bold print work. (From Sat 3 until Sat 10 Oct)
Peter Evans ‘Seeing The Elephant’ Diffusion Festival exhibition featuring photographs taken during an American Civil War re-enactment camp in the UK. (From Thurs 22 Oct until Sun 1 Nov)
Martin Tinney Gallery
18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / [email protected]
Harry Holland ‘No Fit State’ Glasgow-born, Wales-based artist, regarded as one of the UK’s finest figurative painters, presents new work inspired by the Cardiff circus troupe NoFit State. (From Wed 4 until Sat 28 Nov)
Mission Gallery
Gloucester Place, Swansea. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free. 01792 652016 / www.missiongallery.co.uk
Ryan L Moule ‘Divisible Remainder’ Taking the (restored) deleted fragments of an anonymous external hard drive as its starting point and questioning the fractured contexts produced by intangible systems of information storage. (Until Sun 8 Nov)
Catherine Brown Maker In Focus show in which Catherine explores the potential of kiln-formed glass as a medium to express both fragility and strength. (Until Sun 15 Nov)
Bird-Jones & Heald Work in the […] space, featuring filmed material inspired by viewing architectural glass sites, artists’ studios and museums throughout France. (Until Sun 15 Nov)
Sian O’Doherty Maker In Focus show from an an award-winning textile artist and designer who lives in Pembrokeshire. (From Tue 17 Nov 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. (From Tue 17 Nov 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. (From Sat 21 Nov until Sun 10 Jan)
National Museum & Gallery
Cathays Park, Cardiff. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff
Kick-offs And Keepsakes Multimedia exhibition looking at the story of rugby through Welsh eyes. (Until Sun 15 Nov)
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. (From Sat 14 Nov 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. (From Sat 21 Nov 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. (From Sat 14 Nov 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)
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2087 7959 / www.norwegianchurchcardiff.com
Judith James Wide range of media works by the Artist in Residence at RSPB Newport Wetlands. (From Mon 2 until Sun 8 Nov)
Bill Garnett Exploring narrative art, specifically printmaking, that illustrates and tells its own story. (From Mon 9 until Sun 15 Nov)
Graham Anderson Art exhibition in the Dahl Gallery, details TBC. (From Mon 16 until Sun 22 Nov)
Ruth Jen Evans ‘Brethyn Cartref’ An exhibition of original artwork from the ‘Welsh ladies’ series. (From Mon 23 until Sun 29 Nov)
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. (From Mon 30 Nov until Sun 13 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]
Sarah Jane Brown ‘Fugitive Seas’ Paintings by an artist who uses the form as an intimate way of expressing both herself and her environment. She often incorporates elements of drawing and photography also. (Until mid-November)
Oriel A&B
Unit 21, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2030 3023 / [email protected]
Valleys Kids Exhibition of art by young people on this Rhondda-based scheme. (From Mon 2 until Mon 9 Nov)
Cardiff Metropolitan University’s School Of Art & Design Showcasing 12 of the finest artists from the latest year at said school. (From Mon 9 until Mon 16 Nov)
Diffusion Festival Exhibition Details TBC. (From Mon 16 until Fri 27 Nov)
Oriel Bach
4 Dunns Lane, Mumbles, Swansea. Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 361012 / www.orielbach.com
Mixed Exhibition – Local Artists Featuring work from names including Zoe James-Williams, Suzanne Harris, and photographer Gwynne Harries. (From Mon 2 until Sat 14 Nov)
Mixed Exhibition – Swansea Artists Featuring paintings by Kay Beynon, Jessica Herman, Mary Hayman and Celia Brazier. (From Mon 16 until Sat 28 Nov)
Dhyana Fritsche Photographs. (From Mon 30 Nov until Sat 5 Dec)
Oriel Canfas
Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www.orielcanfas.co.uk
Anthony Evans ‘Amser – Time’ A retrospective of 50 years of art, dating from 1965-2015. (Until Sat 14 Nov)
Roger Cecil ‘The Gifts’ Cecil, who died earlier this year aged 72, was an acclaimed painter who explored the themes of the human condition in his work. This is an exhibition paying tribute not only to his artistic talent, but also his personal warmth and generosity. (Until Sat 3 Oct)
Cath Lewis Object-based presentation that demonstrates research into sustainable and self-produced printing materials. (From Tue 6 until Tue 13 Oct)
Oriel Davies
The Park, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625041 / [email protected]
John Lawrence ‘Sickly Revelations*’ A new installation by last year’s Oriel Davies Open winner, which focuses on the influence of today’s mediated experience of the world – through movies, gaming and online platforms – and our shifting position within this networked culture. (Until Wed 4 Nov)
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. (From Sat 14 Nov 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. (From Sat 14 Nov 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. (From Mon 2 Nov 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)
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 (From Sat 7 Nov until Thurs 31 Dec)
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. (From Sat 14 Nov 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
Engaging With The Past An exhibition, drawn primarily from the University Of South Wales Art Collection Museum, of modern and contemporary artworks by five male and five female south Wales-based artists who engage with various pasts and including textual responses by Philip Gross, Jeni Williams and others. (Until Mon 23 Nov)
Ronald Lawrence & Anthony Stokes ‘From Coast To Valleys’ Contemporary photographs depicting Rest Bay, Porthcawl, and various locations in the Valleys. Stokes’ images feature in his book The Valleys (Seren, 2007). (Until Mon 23 Nov)
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The Esplanade, Penarth. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2071 2100 / [email protected]
Aneurin & Meirion Jones New work from two painters who primarily depict Welsh rural and coastal life, respectively. (Until Thurs 19 Nov)
Redhouse
Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / [email protected]
Jon Pountney ‘God Forgive Me’ Exhibition by Cardiff-based photographer, exploring the legacy of the Merthyr Iron Master RT Crawshay. (Throughout November)
The Riverfront
Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Free. 01633 656757.
The FIAP Biennial Photographic Exhibition 2015 Print-only exhibition with up to 200 prints representing the best of worldwide amateur photography for the year; one of only three showings in the UK. (From Mon 2 until Fri 27 Nov)
SHO Gallery
14 Inverness Place, Cardiff. Free. www.thesho.co.uk / [email protected]
Hi Five Fifth birthday exhibition, featuring designs and artworks by at least 15 different artists ranging from screenprinted illustration to 3D objects & special editions. (From Fri 16 until Sat 31 Oct)
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton St, Swansea. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Amir A Nejd New paintings and drawings; Nejad’s first solo show. (From Tue 3 until Fri 20 Nov)
Swansea Print Workshop Celebrating 15 years of activity and creativity. (From Tue 24 Nov until Fri 18 Dec)
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)
Swansea Print Workshop
19a Clarence Street, Swansea. Fri-Sun 11.30am-4pm. Free. 01792 464418 / www.swanseaprintworkshop.org.uk
Alan Figg The story behind this gentlemen’s 53-year annual tradition of printing Christmas cards (From Fri 6 until Sun 8 Nov)
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
Mike Hill ‘Red Oxide’ Sculptural pieces inspired by leaves and seed pods, shaped from sheet steel and exploring decay, regeneration and the ephemeral nature of natural forms. (Until Sat 7 Nov)
The Christmas Show Annual exhibition which brings together a variety of styles and genres in a mixed exhibition of art. (From Sat 14 Nov until Wed 23 Dec)
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids. 01834 842809 / www.tenbymuseum.org.uk
Diana Brook & Lee Phillips Subtitled “recordings and observations; drawings and paintings”, this looks like an eclectic body of work by these two visual artists. Phillips, notably, is currently drawing every item in his late granddad’s tool shed, which he reckons is up to 100,000 items. That seems kind of unfeasible? Unless he’s counting, for example, every nail in a busket of nails. (Until Sun 22 Nov)
Theatr Hafren
Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / [email protected]
Brian Jones Scenery capturing the exquisite colouring and moods of the Mid Wales Countryside. There will also be a collection of hand embellished prints to compliment the original paintings. (Throughout November)
Tower Gallery
49 High Street, Crickhowell. Free. 01873 812495 / www.towergallery.co.uk
Harriet Lloyd / Meg Stevens Watercolours and mixed media work from Lloyd; paintings from the family collection (as such, not for sale) from the late Stevens. (Until Sat 28 Nov)
Tower Gallery
Oriel Y Parc Landscape Gallery & Visitor Centre, The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / [email protected]
Michael Jackson Visual artist living in Wales who works with photography, rocks and unusual darkroom techniques. (Throughout November)
Roderick Evans Elegant wooden sculptural work from a member of the Association Of Woodturners of Great Britain. (Throughout November)
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)
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk
Graduate 2015 Curated by artist Richard Billingham, this exhibition showcases some of the best artwork, across a range of mediums, created by Wales-based arts graduates. (Until Sun 15 Nov)
West Wharf Gallery
Jacobs Market, Cardiff. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. [email protected]
Future-Past Diffusion Festival exhibition. “The photograph can only depict a present, a now, but that instant becomes a past as soon as the moment is photographed. The power of photography how we bring knowledge about a future to that past.” (Throughout October)
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. (From Thurs 5 Nov until Wed 23 Dec)