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.

Exhibitions

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.

Vale of Glamorgan Festival 1st - 11th May 2012

Monday 7 May, 8.30pm

Pre Concert Talk at 7.45pm with Craig Vear Composer.

Tickets:  £8 (£3)

This years contemporary music festival features a number of well known world composers. There are many concerts being held in venues across the Vale of Glamorgan including the concert by composer Craig Vear and his work focussing on Captian Scott's explorations. 

This is an Open Work Ensemble performing the 'Three Last Letters' a new work by Craig Vear commemorating Robert Scott’s last days in Antarctica.  The work draws on field recordings from the region made by the composer during his stay with the British Antarctic Society along with extracts of the last letters sent home by Scott and his companions. 

The 2012 Programme and concert infromation for this unique contemporary music festival is available on:-http://www.valeofglamorganfestival.org.uk/

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.

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.

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