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January

Working together to establish our national contemporary gallery for Wales.

Open call for independent members to join the Stakeholder Sub-group

Published on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 2:48 PM

National Contemporary Art Gallery Wales

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We are looking for new trustees

Published on Friday 12th January 2024 at 4:11 PM

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

We would like to hear from individuals from diverse backgrounds who have interests, skills and insights which are relevant to our work. You do not need any specific qualifications to be a trustee, but you must be committed to the values of Oriel Davies Gallery, including:

1. Equal and generous access to art and culture

2. Working with artists, designers, makers and other creatives for the benefit of our community and the environment

3. Unlocking hidden talent and promoting creative diversity

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Croeso Cynnes Warm Welcome

Published on Thursday 4th January 2024 at 11:08 AM

Oriel Davies is welcoming visitors to the gallery to experience and enjoy performances, workshops and community events this winter.

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February

The Hafren Community Choir practising at St Mary's church.

River Songs

Published on Wednesday 14th February 2024 at 11:50 AM

River Songs is an exciting partnership of voices, people, cultures and artforms brought together in response to the work of artist Carolina Caycedo on show at the gallery as part of Artes Mundi 10.

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Today is Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day!

Published on Friday 9th February 2024 at 11:57 AM

Why not celebrate by booking a place at one or more of the fantastic FREE Welsh music events we have coming up as part of Warm Welcome!

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March

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Caffi | Cafe

Published on Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 11:54 AM

We make amazing coffee!

The cafe has become an integral part of the gallery and our programme once again. Our intention is that cafe profits support our programme, but this is impacted by the economy.

This has forced us to rethink the cafe and, from the end of March, we will return to the original model of only serving drinks, cakes and toast. This is because of the increases in costs for raw ingredients, staffing (we pay our staff a fair Living Wage) and energy.

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The exterior of Oriel Davies as seen from the lawn in front of the old town hall.

Oriel Davies Exhibition Galleries Closed for Renovation

Published on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 4:39 PM

The main galleries here at Oriel Davies are now closed in order to complete the building works required as part of our inclusion within the National Contemporary Art Gallery Wales partner network. This capital investment is funded by the Welsh Government.

Our shop and café will be open as usual during this period. Plus, keep an eye out for upcoming events and activities, there will still be plenty to do at Oriel Davies!

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New Routes Internship Programme

Published on Monday 11th March 2024 at 4:39 PM

Hands-on work experience in the arts for young people

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May

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New Bank Account

Published on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 2:55 PM

The Co-operative Bank is one of the banks leading the field when it comes to ethical lending and investment policies.

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June

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Refugee Week 2024

Published on Tuesday 18th June 2024 at 1:53 PM

The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what our Our Home means to them.

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July

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Community group creates planter for pollinating insects

Published on Friday 26th July 2024 at 3:36 PM

The planter is attractive and planted with sensory and medicinal plants and herbs for the whole community to enjoy

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Syrian and Afghani families explore river wildlife with Oriel Davies and the Severn Rivers Trust

Published on Thursday 25th July 2024 at 3:09 PM

What creatures can be found in the river Severn and how many spots does the Twait Shad fish have?

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August

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Temporary Gallery Closure

Published on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 10:30 AM

The gallery is having significant Welsh Government investment through the Arts Council of Wales. Almost £1m is being used to improve our infrastructure, security, environmental controls and replace the roof as we become a partner in the National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales, with the National Museum / Amgueddfa Cymru and the National Library / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol.

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Gardening Volunteers

Published on Thursday 15th August 2024 at 1:09 PM

A big thank you to Mel, our community gardener and to our wonderful volunteers for all of their hard work.

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September

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Oriel Davies at the Deafblind UK Conference 2024

Published on Thursday 26th September 2024 at 10:10 AM

The event has a jam-packed agenda focussed around the theme of ‘Standing out and fitting in’.

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October

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Kind to the Mind - Saturday Afternoon Art Club For 7 - 11yr olds

Published on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 1:35 PM

Starting Saturday 2nd November - 30th November. 1pm - 3.30pm inside and outside at Treowen Community Hall

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Wythnos Dathlu Dysgu Cymraeg

Published on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 4:48 PM

Between 12 and 18 October, BBC Radio Cymru and S4C will host a week-long celebration of learning Welsh, Wythnos Dathlu Dysgu.

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Llednentydd | Tributaries

Published on Tuesday 15th October 2024 at 4:12 PM

An animation project for children and young people during the Urdd Eisteddfod Maldwyn 2024

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Gardening Volunteers

Published on Thursday 10th October 2024 at 11:55 AM

Would you be interested in helping?

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Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 1

Published on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 1:25 PM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

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Coetir Tycanol Woodland, Pembrokeshire

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November

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Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 3

Published on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 11:03 AM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

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Coetir Tycanol.

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Making Merrie

Published on Friday 22nd November 2024 at 2:55 PM

A free, bilingual performance project exploring the folk theatre of the Wales/England border, inspired by mummers' plays and masked traditions.

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Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 2

Published on Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 4:09 PM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

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St David’s Church Cemetery, Newtown

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‘The Arts Sector in Powys and the Crisis in Nature’

Published on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 1:27 PM

The team here at Oriel Davies were invited to a collaborative investigation led by the pioneering Julie’s Bicycle (‘mobilising the arts to act on the climate and nature crisis’) at Gregynog yesterday.

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Living Wage Week is here - we're proud to be a Living Wage Employer!

Published on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 12:04 PM

We're standing with thousands of employers across the UK who are committed to going a step beyond and paying employees a real Living Wage. Doing right by our people matters.

As costs continue to soar, we're not just talking about fair pay – we're making it happen.

Join the movement and celebrate #LivingWageWeek with us:

https://livingwage.org.uk #LivingWageWeek

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