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WRITERS! Despite his many forward thinking ideas, Robert Owen was a man of his time. The textile industry presents significant social & environmental concerns and many of these issues have contemporary relevance. from slavery, child labour, sweat shops, inequalities and exploitation to land erosion and throwaway fashion the story of textiles opens up lots of questions and debate. We are looking for a writer of colour who wants to explore some of these ideas, to create a short poem or lyric that explores the legacy of Robert Owen. The writer will meet school children or specific community groups to share their experience of reading and writing in February and encourage people to also write something. The work will be included within a public art project to be unveiled in May 2022
How much: £1750 (Based on £250 per day). Apply by email to steffan@orieldavies.org by 23/01/22 (subject “writer”)

Grab your coat and boots, give your senses a treat and get a little gentle exercise at the same time!

WELLBEING IN GREEN SPACES

Would you like to help shape the future of Oriel Davies Gallery?

Are you interested in visual art and committed to making the experience of contemporary art available to everyone? Do you want to make a positive contribution to our community, to society and to the environment?

We are looking for new trustees to join the Board of Oriel Davies in 2022 to help shape the future of the gallery.

Our Newtown! Big Art Competition

Oriel Davies have signed up to a zero-tolerance policy to racism in Wales led by Race Council Cymru. Make your pledge now by clicking on the image below.

Join us for free activities on Thursdays 2 - 4pm in the green spaces.

Robert Owen 250
2021 marked the 250th anniversary of Robert Owen’s birth in Newtown.

After full public consultation, a combined project to mark this anniversary has been launched, with a variety of events taking place in Newtown this coming April.

Brush and ink hand lettering live in the gallery by Alice Savery

Today we celebrate a great Welsh weaver, Llio James, whose work appeared in Creu//Make and Blanket Coverage

We’re looking for someone to join us! Apply in writing to steffan@orieldavies.org

The Lady Lever Art Gallery to see Toyohara Kunichika Prints Exhibition and the Walker Art Gallery to see Tudor Exhibition

We’re a living wage employer

A new artwork for the green spaces is on its way

A weekend celebration of the outdoors set in Newtown's green and blue spaces

There’s an article about Rembrandt coming to Wales in the Guardian READ IT HERE

ARTIST SHORTLIST & VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Providing meeting places, resources and starting points for young people to voice opinions and generate ideas.

We are looking for a volunteer to help with our community wellbeing weaving workshops

Art Club for 8 - 12 year olds

30/09/2022 The Review Show on Sounds

If you missed The Review Show on Radio Wales you can listen again on BBC Sounds here

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5PM FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER

A series of Artist Opportunities at Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital, Health & Wellbeing Project, Machynlleth

‘Ffydd Gobaith Cariad’ / ‘Faith Hope Love’

Our cafe is now open 10-3 Tuesday to Saturday. For more information about it click the link here

We’re having an opening event 5-7pm on 2 December to celebrate the arrival of Tobias and the Angel as part of The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour. Join us and meet some of the artists who have responded to this Renaissance masterpiece. Pay Bar and Cafe open

As we move towards mid-winter we're preparing a programme of events and activities to bring us together, celebrating the joy of creativity...

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