Arts
The world of the arts - whether painting, sculpture, music, dance, craft, film or literature - is well-represented in Wales. Surf the sites we've found useful and let us know if you think there's one missing. Get in touch.
Mostyn Art Gallery, Llandudno
http://www.mostyn.org
The homepage warns that you do need Flash to access this site, and there are links to download this capacity if you don't have it. Once you've entered, use the navigational bar along the bottom to find out about events, educational opportunities and services at the gallery. You can also view a selection of images from the exhibitions, past and present.
Suggested by Iwan from Llanrwst.
Helfa Gelf
http://www.helfagelf.org/
The Conwy county initiative which sees artists and craft workers open their studios to the public has been such a success it's now been extended to Denbighshire and Flintshire.
Suggested by Iwan Williams.
Kyffin Williams
http://www.kyffinwilliams.info/
You can view some of the late Anglesey artist's prints here and find out about the fund-raising to build a gallery in his name at Oriel Mon, Llangefni.
Rob Piercy
http://www.robpiercy.co.uk/
Based in Porthmadog, Rob Piercy has a website which gives a good sample of his paintings of Snowdonia and Portmeirion, as well as details of his career and gallery.
Maria Hayes
http://www.mariahayes.info
The Blaenau Ffestiniog artist showcases some of her work which includes illustration, education and collaborating with dancer performers, as well as fine art.
Royal Cambrian Academy, Conwy
http://www.rcaconwy.org
The Academy is in the centre of Conwy and hosts exhibitions, lectures and activity sessions, all listed on the easy-to-use website, as well as artist members and details for visitors.
Suggested by Gill Bird of Conwy.
Wini Jones Lewis
http://web.mac.com/winijoneslewis1
View prints and original paintings by an artist who has returned to her Pen Llŷn home to open a gallery.
Suggested by Wini Jones Lewis from Morfa Nefyn.
Watercolour Kitchin
http://watercolour-kitchin.co.uk/
The witty introduction on the homepage of this site lets you know exactly what to expect - an introduction to the work of a local artist. Just click on one of the images near the bottom of any page (the writing on them is rather small), and view paintings of nw Wales scenery, including Blaenau Ffestiniog, the Moelwyn mountains and Borth-y-Gest. Just click on a painting to view a larger version of it.
Suggested by Peter Kitchin
Landscape Photography UK
http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com
View a wide selection of landscape photos, mainly of Anglesey, the north Wales coast, lakes and mountains. There's also a guide to locations for photography on Anglesey.
Suggested by M Johnson, Bangor
Aberdyfi Art Society
http://www.aberdyfiartsoc.f9.co.uk/
You can view a huge range of photography and artwork by members of this flourishing group, as well as finding out about membership, events and news.
Suggested by David Hoyle.
Betws-y-Coed Arts Festival
http://www.betwsycoedartsfestival.org.uk/
This event celebrates the continuing artistic tradition of the area with workshops, classes, talks and exhibitions, plus music.
The Wrekin Gallery
http://www.thewrekingallery.com/
Jon and Sue Baker's photographic website has three galleries of evocative images from around Snowdonia and Anglesey.
Suggested by Jon Baker.
Tonnau, Pwllheli
http://www.tonnau.com
Get a virtual look at who's on show at this new Pwllheli art gallery with a marine theme.
Suggested by Rhodri from Pwllheli.
Sonja Benskin Mesher
http://www.sonja-benskin-mesher.com/
Sonja is an award-winning artist based in Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, whose abstract work can be viewed through this gentle-on-the-eye website. You can also find out where she's exhibiting.
Suggested by Keith Morris from Aberystwyth.
Allen Wood
http://www.allenstudio6.com/
This simple site is a great introduction to the work of this Beaumaris-based artist. You can view his paintings and sculptures (selecting by subject) and check out the dates of his latest exhibitions.
Suggested by Allen Wood from Beaumaris
Oriel Tŷ Gorsaf Gallery
http://www.orieltygorsaf.co.uk/
Take a virtual look round this new site for the Llanfairpwll glass art gallery. Find out about exhibitions, view artists' work and see if there's a course to help you get going with your glasswork. Suggested by Mike Lees from Llanfairpwll
Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Arts Centre
http://www.oriel.org.uk/
This straight forward website leads you to lots of info on what's going on at the centre and introduces you to the artists whose work they display. You can also delve into the history of the construction of the Glyn-y-Weddw mansion and Pwllheli's West End.
Suggested by Gwyn Jones
Tegfryn Gallery
http://www.orieltegfryn.com/
This long-established Menai Bridge gallery specialises in paintings and prints by local artists including Kyffin Williams, William Selwyn and Keith Andrew.
Anglesey Arts Forum
http://www.angleseyartsforum.org/
Online community of artists aiming to promote the arts in and around Anglesey. Includes details of Anglesey Arts Week, and features the work of established and developing artists.
Glyn Davies
http://www.glyndavies.com/
The wide range of lovely photographs here includes many local scenes. You can also view them at the gallery in Menai Bridge.
Suggested by Glyn Davies.
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