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Town Hall, King Square, Barry, CF63 4RW (via library)

 

Art Central gallery is located in the heart of the county. The exhibition space is a magnificent place to exhibit, visit and appreciate art.

 

It is a light, flexible and welcoming space. Art Central’s programme includes a varied selection of art by artists, community groups, arts organisations and touring exhibitions. FREE admission 

 

 

Jennifer Allan - Do Not Go GentleWomen’s Arts Association Wales Open Exhibition

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 at Art Central Gallery

Saturday 8th March – Saturday 12th April 2025

Opening event: Saturday 8th March 2025 1pm to 3pm

Exhibition Open: Mondays – Saturdays 9.30am – 4.30pm

Dianne Setch Artist Talk: with Dianne Davies - Felicity Charlton and Edith Downing: Two Contrasting Welsh Artists Saturday 29th March at 2pm

 

Women’s Arts Association Wales (WAAW) are celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 at Art Central Gallery, Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. The open exhibition features work by women artists from across Wales. International Women’s Day will be marked by an event on the day, Saturday 8 March 1:00pm - 3:00pm, all are welcome.


Women’s Arts Association Wales is delighted to announce that they will be holding the annual Dianne Setch Artist Talk, on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 2pm, Art Central Gallery. This year’s speaker is Diane Davies talking about ‘Felicity Charlton and Edith Downing: Two Contrasting Welsh Artists.’ Booking via Eventbrite.


The Talk is dedicated to the founder member of the Association for her contributions as an artist and organising member. Setch remains in contact with the organisation and attends the annual talks.


The organisation has been running International Women’s Day creative arts events for over forty years. The exhibition is inclusive and enables all women, including the LGBTQai community to participate in and be part of this collective event. The exhibition aims to recognise the achievements, raise awareness, visibility, of these female communities, locally, nationally, and internationally, and promote equality, in celebration of this world event.


The exhibition features a variety of work, ranging from textiles, sculptures, paintings, photographic works, collage and much more. This fantastic opportunity promotes creative collaborative connections, networking, and communication. It is always a popular show for the artists and visitors alike.


All are welcome on the 8 March 2025 1pm to 3pm, to the Women’s Arts Association Wales opening. We look forward to seeing you at Art Central Gallery.

 

Coming Up! at Art Central Gallery

 

Previous Exhibitions

Field of Souls Faces 1 (F)

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Field of Souls: Keith Bayliss

Saturday 25 January – Saturday 1 March 2025

 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, commemorated annually on 27 January. This year’s theme, For a Better Future, set by the Holocaust Memorial Trust, UK, aims to raise awareness and draw attention to reducing suffering, prejudice and persecution. An art installation, Field of Souls, by Swansea-based visual artist, Keith Bayliss, is marking this year’s international event at Art Central Gallery, Barry.

 

Meeting of Minds: Sculpture Cymru and Friends

Sculptors in Wales

 

Saturday 02 November 2024 - Saturday 11 January 2025

 

Refractions and Abstractions PosterRefractions & Abstractions

Photography Exhibition by Malcom Downes

 

Saturday August 17 - Saturday September 14 2024

 

 

 

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Exhibits and Events

If you would are interested in exhibiting, running workshops or holding events at Art Central please complete our online application form:

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Please note: The application process is competitive and not all applications will be successful.

 

Volunteering 

Do you have an interest in the arts? Art Central Gallery is seeking volunteers. Volunteers would need to assist visitors and the Arts Development Officer.  

 

Crafts

Selection of high quality contemporary craft work made by local and international artists. If you’re interested in displaying and selling your artwork you’ll need to provide details and images of your artwork, a CV and/or a covering letter.