Colour is a powerful tool in art, capable of evoking emotions, and creating an immediate connection between the viewer and the piece. That’s why we called our fine art gallery Life: Full Colour. Artists have long understood the psychological and emotional […]
Two Carmarthen School of Art graduates have each received a £1,000 to launch future careers using the skills they have learnt. Textile artists Rachel Thomas, 24, from Aberystwyth and Nancy Úna Simmons, 29, from Milford Haven, are this year’s winners […]
Aberystwyth Arts Centre have been shortlisted for Best Family Arts Activity at the Fantastic Family Awards 2024 for their Teulu (Family) exhibition held in Gallery 1 back in March 2024. Teulu saw families working with Aberystwyth Arts Centre to co-curate […]
“So much for the past. No patron, no critic, therefore no painter, no sculptor, no Welsh Art. It is as simple as that.” – Dr Llewelyn Wyn Griffith, 1950 Since the 1980s the art historian and exhibition curator, Peter Lord, has […]
It is with great honour that I announce this exciting news! I have joined the ranks of some truly world class photographers as a tutor for the prestigious Light & Land, a photography tour company led by Charlie Waite who […]
Celebrating another year at Life: Full Colour As we approach the end of the year, we’re delighted to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and sheer artistry that has defined the last twelve months with a showcase of 100 remarkable artworks. This special […]
TRAWSNEWID/ TRANSFORM festival at Aberystwyth Arts Centre has been shortlisted in the ‘Best New Festival’ category for the UK Festival Awards 2024. The festival, which is a collaboration between FOCUS Wales and Aberystwyth Arts Centre, is a unique audio-visual exploration […]
Aberystwyth Arts Centre has received a grant of £4,826 from the Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, towards new digital signage/wayfinding in the venue. The digital screens have already proved invaluable in helping signpost returning students […]
Unique Joy of Abstract Curating an exhibition of contemporary abstract art brings a unique joy. It offers a dynamic exploration of form, colour, and emotion beyond representational boundaries. My process starts with selecting pieces that defy expectations, pushing the boundaries […]
The winner of Aberystwyth Arts Centre Ian McKellen Award 2024 has been announced, following recent interviews. The 2024 winner is Rhys Nutting. Rhys is one of the successful applications who will be studying a BA(Hons) in Sound Technology at The Liverpool Institute for Performing […]
Nothing Like Kicking Off Your Sandals As the Bank Holiday weekend begins, there’s nothing quite like kicking off your sandals and feeling the warm, grainy sand beneath your feet. The beach is a haven, a sanctuary where time seems to […]
Talented photographer and tutor, Brad Carr, has launched personalised one-to-one tuition and group workshops through his School of Photography. Dedicated to what he describes as the “spiritual practice of the art of photography”, Brad says his new initiative is designed […]
