Events

The Big Draw 2012

Take a line for a walk through the streets of Crickhowell.

The Big Draw

Arts Alive Wales in collaboration with CRiC gallery

Artist Lynette Margerison will be responding to CRiC’s exhibition theme ‘Fire and Fibre’ by encouraging us to draw fire breathing dragons. We’ll also have a  meeting of Welsh and Chinese dragons, as we welcome visiting artists from China to the studio, marking a week of special events at Arts Alive Wales.

Location: Arts Alive Wales, Brecon Rd, Crickhowell

A spotlight on Printmaking

A new exhibition space has been created at the Arts Alive Wales studio and we’re delighted to welcome Printmaker, Stephanie Turnbull, who is showcasing a selection of current work, including linocuts, lithographs and screenprints.

Many of Stephanie’s prints have been inspired by her international travel : “My fascination with other places and cultures, heightened by my physical and emotional experiences of travel around the world, has inspired my interest in discovery and interaction with these other places”.

The new exhibition …

‘Leaping Hares and Gorgeous Game-birds’

I think this year’s Hares and Game Birds was one of the best AFF makes ever. It was wonderful to wander through the Abergavenny market hall over the Food Festival weekend and see so many people enjoying the spectacle you created.  Thank you so much to everyone involved – we are privileged to host this activity each year and it really is a highlight of the year for us.

I’m planning to put up a display of AFF maker photos

A Day with the Woollen Line volunteers at Pen Trumau…

Being a relatively new Arts Alive Wales volunteer, having graduated this summer, I was open-minded about the Woollen Line project as I didn’t really know what to expect. I initially learned about the project while producing an article promoting the Woollen Line volunteer events through the Arts Alive Wales website. Justine, Rebecca and I met in Crickhowell bright and early, before making our way up to the meeting point. I recognised a few people, including my old English teacher who …

Visiting Artists from China

Chinese Artists in Crickhowell

 

During October 2012, Theatr Brycheiniog has a stunning exhibition of paintings and sculpture by contemporary artists, who will be travelling to Brecon from their home in Shaanxi Province in China. As well as exhibiting their art, the Chinese artists will visit schools, run workshops and give public talks on their work.

We are absolutely delighted to have the Chinese artists visiting the Arts Alive Wales studio in Crickhowell. See the diary details below for …

Arts Alive Auction 2011


Works now available to view online – please see below. Click on a thumbnail to view a larger version.

The Ballroom, The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, Friday 11 March

Paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery by leading contemporary artists

Auction Patron: William Gibbs

The works may be viewed at the Ballroom, Angel Hotel, Abergavenny prior to the Auction between 11am and 4pm on Friday 11th March 2011.

For those unable to attend the Auction commission bids may be made using the …

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