News Archives

For 2025. There are no entries - my memory doesn't go back that far ...

January

Redevelopment progress

Published on Friday 24th January 2025 at 2:05 PM

The work on the roof is nearing completion and the work on the building's environmental controls is well underway.

Georgia Ruth: Find our way back to the week of pines? - part 2

Published on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 10:41 AM

A blog exploring responses to works from CELF

A hand holding a brush and applying charcoal powder. The word "Celf" has been scratched into the charcoal powder.

Online Art Sessions For 12 - 18 year olds

Published on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 10:00 AM

These workshops are for young people who enjoy creativity. They are an opportunity to connect with other young creatives informally, talk about current creative projects and ideas, or just chat whilst creating.

Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 5

Published on Friday 10th January 2025 at 3:27 PM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

Solstice

21 December 2024

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Making Merrie - A Mummers Modern

Published on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 12:03 PM

We marked the solstice with a weird and experimental mix of sound, improvised movement, and basketry, inspired by the tradition of Mumming, from the mind of absurdist basket maker Lewis Prosser.

February

Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 6

Published on Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 11:54 AM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

Becoming Lichen Walk 1

Gilfach Nature Reserve, Rhayader

14 December

March

Breuddwydio Cen | Lichen Dreaming

Published on Monday 31st March 2025 at 8:39 AM

A day of lichen imaginings at Gregynog on 16 March 2025

Led by movement artist Simon Whitehead (Abercych, CYM)

Local investment

Published on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 1:01 PM

Oriel Davies had a visit from Dr Nicky Guy Deputy Director Culture, Welsh Government this week.

April

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Open Call

Published on Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 4:24 PM

Calling all LGBTQIA+ artists, illustrators, designers and makers.

HIRING! Cafe Manager

Published on Thursday 17th April 2025 at 3:08 PM

We're looking for a dependable, adaptable, flexible, driven, people-focused friend to join our warm and friendly team here at Oriel Davies.

This is a great opportunity. We welcome applications from excellent cofficianados!

Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 8

Published on Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 2:51 PM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

Lichen Dreaming

16.03.25. A day of lichen imaginings at Gregynog

Update - Fire at the Gallery

Published on Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 12:47 PM

As some of you may be aware, we had a fire at the gallery last week.

Becoming Lichen - irregular diary - part 7

Published on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 4:21 PM

Part of Becoming Lichen - a research project by Simon Whitehead

Becoming lichen walk 2

25.01.25. (sunrise) St Dwynwen's Day

May

Work experience at the gallery

Published on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 12:19 PM

We were happy to welcome Amelia for work experience here at the gallery. Read a report of her time here below, and look out for her audio descriptions which will soon be part of the Everything Changes / Everything Stays the Same exhibition.

Diolch Amelia!

Open Call: Locator - Becoming Lichen 2

Published on Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 11:24 AM

Oriel Davies invites applications from artists at all stages of their careers, who are interested in taking part in Locator 33 with Simon Whitehead. Locator 33 is fully booked, so this is a great opportunity to be part of this life-changing experience.