Art show brings slice of city life to Powys Auto Palace
Last Thursday evening (July 17) saw the private view of Here Be Dragons Central Wales Open Art Exhibition, the first in what looks to become an exciting annual event for the area.
The Central Wales Arts Collective, organisers of the exhibition, are keen to enable artists, of all ages, from Wales and beyond, the opportunity to exhibit, whilst offering people in Mid Wales the chance to experience artwork they might only see if they travelled to a bigger town or city.
The exhibition, opened with a few words from Councillor Jake Berriman, leader of Powys County Council and cabinet member for people, places and performance, who helped organisers secure the Auto Palace in Llandrindod Wells to host the exhibition.
It was well attended by selected artists, those involved in the arts locally, sponsors and supporters, alongside friends and family, with many commenting on the amazing work and wonderful 'buzz'.
The space is light and airy and perfect for displaying the amazing array of work.
With pieces from as far as China and those more locally, and from sculpture to print, there is truly something for everyone.
With a prize for each age category, competition was fierce.
The judges, Welsh artist Meinir Mathias, Aberstwyth Arts Centre Curator Ffion Rhys and professor Andre Stitt, had a tough job deliberating but finally awarded the overall prize in the under 16s to Nye Elliott, 16 to 24s to Meg Shuker and over 24s to Gerallt Tawy.
Gerallt said: 'It was a great and unexpected surprise, especially at such a beautiful gallery space and curated exhibition.'
The exhibition runs until Sunday, July 27, and is open every day 10am–7pm.
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