Art galleries exhibition spaces foundations and cultural centers Wales

Past Swallow Falls, facing the Llugwy River, we come face to face with "The Ugly House", which looks more like a pile of stones than a house; even if we find it wildly charming! The reason would be that, at one time, any construction built in one day was tax-exempt! It was once a stopover for Irish farmers who drove their cattle to market.

Today, a small tea room has been set up, as well as an upstairs exhibition on the bee protection program undertaken here.

Superb Victorian manor house with Gothic influences, built for Lady Elizabeth Love Jones Parry. Lady Elizabeth's ghost is said to haunt the premises. The manor house was opened to the public in 1896 by a Cardiff family. At the time, it was linked to Pwllheli by a tramway, and the public came to watch concerts and dance performances. In the 1970s, the mansion was acquired by a Welsh artist, Gwyneth ap Tomos and her husband. Today, in addition to exhibitions, it is possible to take art courses here, while staying on site.

In an old house reconfigured into several spacious galleries, painter Rob Piercy exhibits his watercolor landscapes, the motifs of which he approached during his mountain expeditions. An experienced mountaineer and member of the Alpine Club of Great Britain, he is constantly inspired by Snowdonia's distinctive peaks and lights. You can also buy one of his books on site: Portmeiron (published in 2012) or The Snowdonia Collection (published in 2008); as well as beautiful postcards, in pastel tones.

It is a large and pleasant building, on several floors, where films are shown, shows are staged... Two contemporary art galleries present exhibitions all year round; one is exclusively reserved for photography. In another space, you can also discover the excellent collection of ceramics belonging to the university. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere, a British literature library and the surrounding park are just some of the reasons to visit. There is also a cafeteria on site.

This is a real contemporary art gallery with quality artists and a demanding program. The exhibition spaces are spacious and include paintings, videos and installations..

The gallery also has a friendly café, whose bay windows overlooking the hills are worth a look. At lunchtime, we serve baked potatoes, salads, quiches, tapas... And to combine the pleasures, we also find a good selection of beers and wines.

A large merchant house dating from 1577, topped by a tower from which you can see the whole town. This is one of the finest and rarest examples of Elizabethan urban housing.

Inside, the decoration is extremely meticulous. The period furnishings are full of surprises, including a bread-and-cheese cabinet that doubled as a closet for punished children. The fireplaces, whose lintels are carved with symbols of the English monarchy: the letters E and R for "Elizabeth Regina", or the portcullis, emblem of the British Parliament.

The Ruthin Centre for the Applied Arts (Centre for the Applied Arts) is one of the most renowned in the country. It shows excellent work by craftsmen whose mastery of traditional processes is used to create pieces of innovative design that are completely contemporary. The materials are multiple: ceramics, textiles, glass, wood... On the Internet, you have access to the program and the next exhibitions. They are varied and very tasty! There is also a café on site where you can simply have a drink on the terrace or a bite to eat.

A major permanent exhibition centre on the life and work of Dylan Thomas, considered in the United Kingdom to be one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, particularly in Anglo-Saxon literature. Letters, films, explanatory panels provide more information about the famous Welsh writer. Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea in 1914 and died in New York in 1953. His best-known poem is And Death Shall Have no Dominion. It is even said that Bob Dylan changed his name (born Robert Zimmerman) in homage to this poet!

A centre entirely dedicated to environmental issues with an organic garden, temporary exhibitions, a cafeteria using fair trade products and a 100% ecological shop. In short, a mine of information and products to test! It is recommended for young and old alike. The centre really deserves a detour as it is so necessary, exciting and informative. They also organize work-shops and events to learn and develop skills and knowledge. Their philosophy: small action, big change!

In a majestic building with a magnificent glass roof, there is a collection of paintings and sculptures, including a selection of 20th century works, porcelain from Swansea and China... The gallery is a partner of the Tate of London and a section of the building is dedicated to temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. The museum sometimes brings in works by major masters. The gallery also has an excellent bookstore where you can find art books, recent publications and journals of architecture, fashion or design.

The center is home to a mill dating back to the ^12th century and a weaving loom still in operation! There's also a store selling handcrafted woodwork and pottery, a puppet theater, a wildlife park, Wales' smallest cinema and a tearoom. The Gower Heritage Centre organizes numerous events for the whole family throughout the year, so take a look at the calendar of events on their website. Futé: you can try your hand at pottery, bake your own bread, try your hand at blacksmithing...

This charming little Victorian gallery is only related to Turner by name! The exhibition focuses exclusively on photography by contemporary Welsh and international artists. Founded in 1978, Ffotogallery is the national development agency for photography in Wales. If you are in the area, it is a very nice visit to make and an opportunity to discover new Welsh or other talents. The list of planned exhibitions is available on their website.

A friendly gallery that sells local crafts, jewellery, ashtrays and other pottery, watercolours of Chepstow views by artist David Jones and other local painters, miniatures and natural soaps reproducing the Welsh flag in relief, with its dragon ! The opportunity to find some original souvenirs to bring back and to discover and/or support both the local economy and local crafts and artists.

This cultural centre has a gallery that exhibits current artists, a cinema and a theatre. There are outdoor sculptures. The most famous is Peter Fink's, entitled Steel Wave: an imposing wave of steel breaking on the dock... which is not unanimously accepted! It evokes the industrial past of the port and the importance of metallurgy in the development of the city. On the way out, don't miss the discreet Deux Ex Machina, a human profile directed by Sebastien Boyeson that invites the viewer to live an amazing optical experience....

The venue has three galleries devoted to contemporary art, featuring paintings, sculptures and photographs by current Welsh artists. To encourage artistic creation, St. David's Hall awards an annual prize to the "Welsh Artist of the Year". Otherwise, you'll find plenty of entertainment here, with an interesting and varied program. Whether it's music, cinema, film-concert, sporting events, theater... there's something for everyone. Ideal for discovering Welsh talent!

The Norwegian church was built in 1808 by Herman Lunde, one of the many Scandinavian sailors who came to Cardiff for coal supplies. Originally located on Bute West Dock, it was moved and restored by the association chaired by Cardiff-born children's author Roald Dahl, who was baptized in the church in 1916. Today, the church houses an art and exhibition center, as well as a pleasant café overlooking Cardiff Bay.