Art Central

Art Central is located in the heart of Barry inside Barry's Town Hall (entrance via the county library). The exhibition space is a magnificent place to exhibit, visit and appreciate art. Admission to exhibitions is free.

Crafts at Art Central

Showcase Crafts - Runs all year

Contemporary Design Crafts with something for everyone. Art Central has a selection of high quality contemporary craft work made by local Welsh and international artists for that perfect unusual gift. Come and explore the range of stunning items on offer from handmade jewellery, special occasion cards, locally created magazines, paintings and imported stunning photography from Germany. There is something for everyone!

Call for Craft Artists

If you’re interested in displaying and selling your artwork in the gallery please contact Tracey Harding, Art Central Manager, by emailing tcharding@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or calling 01446 709805. You’ll need to provide details and images of your artwork, together with your CV and/or a covering letter.

Exhibitions

Holocaust Memorial Exhibition

The Blue Line 

24th January - 25th February 2012 

Conflict and war artists Nicola Tucker (Wales) & Maciej Hoffman (Poland) are thematically similar, but approach their work in very different ways. Exhibiting across Europe, this is their first full exhibition together in Wales.  Tucker’s sculptural work is abstract, diverse and multifaceted, relating to her travels and her personal experiences of war while Hoffman’s series of large paintings with their striking imagery and texture, significantly impact on the viewer. Find out more.  (children should be accompanied by an adult)

'Blue Line' - The Artists talk about their work

Art Central Wednesday 25th January at 6.30pm

The artists, Tucker and Hoffman, will be giving visitors a tour of their art work at Art Central on the evening of Wednesday 25th January 2012 at 6.30pm. Taking you on a journey through the exhibition, they will talk about the way they work, their experiences and inspiration for their art.

If you are interested in attending the talk please either email tcharding@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk  or hmgriffiths@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk; telephone Art Central on 01446 422428 (between 10am-4pm Mon-Tues) to confirm your attendance.

Women’s Arts Association

International Women’s Day Exhibition

Saturday 3rd March / Tuesday 6th March - Saturday 31st March 2012.

Women’s Arts Association 2011 celebrates 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. This popular open exhibition offers an inspiring range of painting, drawing, photography and sculpture from over sixty women artists. There really is something for everyone!

Llantwit Major Art & Craft Group

Tuesday 10th April - Saturday 5th May 2012.

An exciting range of new work is on show is by Llantwit Major Art & Craft Group. The artist’s skills range from felt and jewellery making to painting and other crafts. Formed over thirty years ago, the artists have made a major contribution to their local community.

Jean Walcot  - Solo Exhibition

Tuesday 15th May - Saturday 9th June 2012.

Walcot’s paintings are greatly influenced by her travels between Wales and the United States of America.  The placement of body parts together with experimental use of colour, resulting in an illusion of depth is for me, for me, the greatest challenge.

Cardiff and the Vale College  - Art & Design Exhibition

Saturday 16th June - Saturday 7th July

Completing the first year as Cardiff & the Vale College the art students final exhibition is showing a high quality collection of stunning, innovative creative work across the spectrum of art and design. Focussing on original and creative personal approaches the students evidence the challenging and exciting developments they have made during their courses.

Barry Summer School

Tuesday 17th July - Saturday 1st September 2012 

This famous summer art school held in Barry in the 1960’s & 70’s was internationally recognised.  This exhibition and community arts workshops in partnership with the National Eisteddfod in Llandow this summer, rekindles the exciting happenings and off the wall arts experiences that took place during those iconic years.

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