June Newsletter
Winner announced for Interventions: Gallery Reset
We are delighted to announce that the winner of our recent Interventions: Gallery Reset open call in partnership with Disability Arts Cymru is Jack Moyse. We received many applications of a very high standard, and would like to thank everyone who took the time to apply.
Jack Moyse is a photographer and artist based in Swansea, South Wales. His practice focuses on societal issues such as the demonisation of migrants, ableism, and mental health.
We can’t wait to work with Jack over the next couple of months to support the experimental development of his work and to help realise his reimagination of our gallery space. Keep checking our website and social media pages for updates, and read the full announcement using the link below.
Assignments 23 continues in person and online
Assignments 23 continues at the gallery, open Wednesday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm. If you haven't had a chance to see the exhibition, or if you’ve been meaning to pop in for another visit to take it all in, the exhibition is on display until 22 July!
While you’re here, make sure you get your hands on a copy of the official exhibition catalogue. Featuring all one hundred photos from the exhibition, the book serves as a great souvenir of your visit.
If you can’t get to the gallery before 22 July, then why not explore the exhibition virtually via this 360 degree tour.
Chris Fairweather talk - The BPPA
Thursday - July 8th 2023 - 6.00 pm
On Thursday 13 July from 6pm we are pleased to host a second artist talk in conjunction with the Assignments 23 exhibition. We will be joined by award-winning photographer and member of The BPPA, Chris Fairweather.
Chris is a staff photographer and Head of Pictures & Video development at Huw Evans Picture Agency, the leading photographic agency in Wales.
This year - 2023 - marks a significant milestone of a decade since Chris made South Wales his home. During this event he will share memories and showcase his favourite images, illustrating the essence of his remarkable journey in Wales.
Book your free ticket via Eventbrite.
Oasis & Ffotogallery at Tafwyl 2023
We are proud to have been working on a community project in collaboration with Oasis and professional photographer Dafydd Owen. We have been delivering creative workshops exploring the basics of photography, including experimental photography, a photowalk of the local area around Oasis and a portrait studio session, to a group of refugees and asylum seekers who work with Oasis.
The images captured through the workshops will be shown in an exhibition at The Old Library in The Hayes for two weeks, as part of the Tafwyl Festival programme, with an opening event on Monday 10th July. They will also be on display at the Tafwyl Music Festival in Bute Park, Cardiff during mid July.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Ffotogallery Platform returns
If you follow our @ffotogalleryplatform account, you may have noticed we have been a bit quiet for a little while - so you’ll be pleased to know that we are relaunching the Ffotogallery Platform project next month! Artists will be invited by the Ffotogallery team and offered the opportunity to showcase their work on the account. We hope that in doing so we will be supporting artists and helping create links within the photographic and artistic community online.
Make sure you’re following the account on Instagram, and watch this space for more news.
Tea and Cake Tuesday
Another date to add to your diary! The next Tea and cake Tuesday takes place on Tuesday 4th of July 2023. We will be open between 11 am -1 pm with staff on hand to greet you and tell you more about the exhibitions and events coming up at Ffotogallery, it will also give you a chance to have a quiet look at our current exhibition, Assignments 23 by The British Press Photographers Association. We look forward to seeing you and chatting over a cuppa and some cake.
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Portal 2023
Calling all graduates, this one's for you! Llantarnam Grange is looking for new voices in contemporary art and craft to exhibit in their annual graduate showcase Portal. If you have graduated from any BA or MA (Hons), visual or applied arts course from a UK university in 2023, then you are eligible to apply. Portal is an opportunity for fifteen graduating craftspeople, artists, designers, photographers and makers to take part in the annual exhibition of graduate artists in Llantarnam Grange, Cwmbran, south Wales.
This is a great opportunity to show work to the public in a group exhibition, be part of a publication, develop your skills, grow your artist network and have mentorship from the gallery team.
CoDI 23-24: Penguin Pebbling
Penguin Pebbling is a pathway specially for neuro-divergent music-creators – of any genre. 6 selected early-career music-creators will each receive £500 for their participation. Over a series of workshops, they will explore techniques and approaches, leading to a final sharing event/recording. Workshops will take place in Cardiff on four Saturdays across a two-month period, but applications are welcomed from music-creators from across Wales and expenses will be covered for any artists needing to travel.
Agored 2023 Galeri Caernarfon Open Exhibition
Agored/Open 2023 offers an opportunity for anyone of any age – whether a professional artist, student or someone who creates art in their spare time to be part of a special exhibition in Galeri’s Art Spaces.
Life Drawing at The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
A life-drawing session for people of all abilities. Easels/donkeys available on a first come first served basis. Booking essential. Tickets £5. All materials provided. A limited number of free places are available to our refugee community and individuals seeking asylum or on low income.