Royal Cambrian Academy

This week is your final opportunity to experience two wonderful exhibitions here at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Explore a vibrant and diverse showcase of contemporary Welsh art. Witness the inspiring works of our newest members, featuring captivating paintings and intriguing sculptures. This exhibition offers an exclusive glimpse into the future of Welsh art. 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗖𝗔 Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Gilly Thomas RCA. "Mind Mining" delves into the depths of the human psyche, presenting narratives that blend the strangely significant with the mundane. Each piece invites you to interpret its cryptic, poetic titles and engage with its unique perspective. Both exhibitions end at 5pm on 06/07/24 so best be quick if you want to experience these exhibitions in person. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗰𝗮@𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘄𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟬𝟭𝟰𝟵𝟮 𝟱𝟵𝟯𝟰𝟭𝟯. #rcaconwy #art #celf #painting #sculpture #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #WelshArt #VisitConwy #print #cymru #quirkyart

𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This diverse showcase features sculptures, paintings, prints, and more, guaranteed to spark your imagination. Whether you're drawn to classic styles or bold new creations, there's something for everyone! Admission is free! So come explore the captivating works displayed in our beautiful North Wales gallery. 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 - 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘄𝘆 Discover more artwork online: rcaconwy.org/exhibitions/new-members-exhibition-2024 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗰𝗮@𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘄𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟬𝟭𝟰𝟵𝟮 𝟱𝟵𝟯𝟰𝟭𝟯. Don't forget: We offer Collectorplan, an interest-free loan allowing you to spread payments if you purchase a piece of art with us. #rcaconwy #artlover #welshart #celf #northwales #cymru #contemporaryart #exhibition #supportartists #loveart #conwy

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁 Give your child a summer to remember with our engaging and creative art classes! From July 24th to August 28th, kids aged 7-12 can dive into a world of art at the Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy, North Wales. Each week offers new and exciting projects, including drawing, kinetic art, cyanotype printing, 3D model building, mosaics, and clay sculpting. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: July 24: Lines of Imagination with Mike Murray July 31: Recycled Ocean Creatures with Ali Pickard August 7: Cyanotype Photographic Printing with Mary Thomas August 14: Mosaic Making with Mel Roberts August 21: Sculpting with Recyclable Materials with Nerissa Cargill Thompson August 28: Animal Clay Sculpting with Jo Duncalf 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Morning: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Afternoon: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀: £90 for 6 sessions (morning or afternoon block of 6 sessions) or £18 for a single 2-hour session 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻? 𝑭𝒖𝒏 & 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈: Each class is packed with creative activities designed to inspire and entertain. 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: Kids will learn new art techniques and express their creativity. 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆: Children will work together, making friends and memories. Limited Spaces: We already have bookings, so secure your spot now to avoid disappointment! Book Now! 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟬𝟭𝟰𝟵𝟮 𝟱𝟵𝟯𝟰𝟭𝟯 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 rca@rcaconwy.org 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. Reminder: Please wear suitable clothes—an apron or old t-shirt is recommended. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿! #rcaconwy #northwales #conwy #art #artclass #kidsart #arteducation #summeractivities #celf #cymru #llandudno #colwynbay #childrensart

Some more of the amazing artwork on display in our current exhibition "Mind Mining" by artist Gilly Thomas RCA at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. Visit our gallery in Conwy, North Wales, to experience these captivating works in person. You can find more details and view more work online on our website rcaconwy.org If you want to purchase any of the works, contact the gallery at rca@rcaconwy.org or call 01492 593413. Don't forget we also offer Collectorplan, an interest-free loan allowing you to spread payments if you purchase a piece of art with us. Come and explore the unique and thought-provoking art of Gilly Thomas RCA at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art! #rcaconwy #art #loveart #welshart #celf #northwales #cymru #painting #exhibition #artist #quirkyart

Our new members exhibition at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art is a stunning showcase of contemporary Welsh artwork. Featuring sculptures, paintings, prints, and much more, this exhibition is a must-see. Whether you are a fan of traditional or contemporary styles, this exhibition has something for everyone. As always entry is Free, So, what are you waiting for? Come visit us and experience the artwork yourself in our beautiful gallery here in North Wales. 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 01/06/24 - 06/07/24 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Conwy, North Wales For more details and to view more of the artwork online, visit our website: rcaconwy.org/exhibitions/new-members-exhibition-2024 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐜𝐚@𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐲.𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟎𝟏𝟒𝟗𝟐 𝟓𝟗𝟑𝟒𝟏𝟑. Don't forget: We offer Collectorplan, an interest-free loan allowing you to spread payments if you purchase a piece of art with us. #rcaconwy #art #loveart #welshart #celf #northwales #cymru #painting #sculpture #exhibition #artist #abstract #landscape #acrylic #oilpainting #print #watercolour #contemporaryart

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗖𝗔 Over two Saturdays, you'll delve into the art of painting on natural wood using layers of acrylic paint. We'll draw inspiration from the wood's unique markings, grain, and shape, as well as our own creativity. Learn to build vibrant colors and bring your artwork to life through underpainting and overpainting techniques. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Dates: 24th & 31st August 2024 Time: 11am – 4pm Location: The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Conwy, North Wales Fee: £120 All materials are provided, including wood, acrylic paints, and non-toxic turpentine. You're welcome to bring your own oil paints if you prefer. Additionally, there's an option to use gold leaf for a small extra charge on the day. 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟬𝟭𝟰𝟵𝟮 𝟱𝟵𝟯𝟰𝟭𝟯 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝗰𝗮@𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘄𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your painting skills in a unique and creative setting! #rcaconwy #ArtWorkshop #PaintingOnWood #ArtMasterclass #conwy #northwales #acrylicpaint #woodart #woodwork

A first look at some of the amazing artwork on display in our current exhibition "Mind Mining" by artist Gilly Thomas RCA In "Mind Mining," Gilly delves into personal and archetypal narratives, blending the strangely significant with the mundane. The exhibition highlights the intense connections between the subject and the painter, presenting a captivating mix of imaginings. Each artwork offers visual hints and verbal clues through oblique, cryptic, or poetic titles, encouraging associative interpretations. The collection presents an engagingly unique perspective that is at once absurd, angst-ridden, gleeful, and uncanny. You can find more details and view more of the work online on our website rcaconwy.org If you would like to purchase any of the works you can contact the gallery at rca@rcaconwy.org or call 01492 593413 Don't forget we also offer collectorplan an interest-free loan allowing you to spread payments if you purchase a piece of art with us. #rcaconwy #art #loveart #welshart #celf #northwales #cymru #painting #exhibition #artist #quirkyart

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 | Saturday, 27th July 2024 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 | 11am - 4pm 𝐅𝐞𝐞 | £60 with National Trust membership | £76 without 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | Bodnant Gardens, Tal-y-cafn, Conwy, North Wales Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bodnant Gardens, capturing its enchanting landscapes, vibrant plants, and serene ponds through the art of watercolour. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Peter Moore's expert guidance will help you explore colour, structure, and atmosphere in your paintings. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Don't miss out on this inspiring and relaxing day in one of the UK's most beautiful gardens! 𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟎𝟏𝟒𝟗𝟐 𝟓𝟗𝟑𝟒𝟏𝟑 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐫𝐜𝐚@𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐲.𝐨𝐫𝐠 #rcaconwy #art #welshart #conwy #northwales #bodnant #artclass #watercolour #celf #artworkshop #natureart #outdoorart #loveart

We are happy to share this first look at some of the stunning work in our new members exhibition 2024 here at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. This exhibition has a wonderful mix of styles and mediums showcasing the diverse work of our newest RCA members. You can find more details and view more of the work online on our website rcaconwy.org If you would like to purchase any of the works you can contact the gallery at rca@rcaconwy.org or call 01492 593413 Don't forget we also offer collectorplan an interest-free loan allowing you to spread payments if you purchase a piece of art with us. #rcaconwy #art #loveart #welshart #celf #northwales #cymru #painting #sculpture #exhibition #artist #abstract #landscape #acrylic #oilpainting #print #watercolour #contemporaryart

Thanks to all who attended the opening of our new exhibitions this past weekend! It was lovely to see everyone. For those of you who couldn’t make it, we hope to welcome you at the gallery before the exhibitions close on 06/07/24. 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 - 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Our annual New Members exhibition, an exciting and diverse showcase of contemporary Welsh art. 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 - “𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠” 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐂𝐀 “𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑒, 𝐺𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑇ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑦 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑎𝑦.” rcaconwy.org/exhibitions #rcaconwy #art #loveart #exhibition #artgallery #conwy #northwales #artist #artists #creative #painting #sculpture

Opening today our two new exhibitions "Mind Mining" by Gilly Thomas RCA and our New Members Exhibition 2024. There will be a preview/private view today between 2pm and 4pm here at the gallery in Conwy which you are all very welcome to attend. In addition to these two exhibitions, we are pleased to present the work of Tina Rogers in her very first exhibition. rcaconwy.org #rcaconwy #art #loveart #exhibition #artgallery #conwy #northwales #artist #artists #creative #painting #sculpture

We are thrilled to announce our two new exhibitions that will open on June 1st here at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. For those fascinated by the human psyche, don’t miss "MIND MINING" by Gilly Thomas RCA. This thought-provoking exhibit dives into the subconscious, unearthing evocative imagery that captures the essence of human emotions. Prepare for a journey that seamlessly blends the whimsical with the contemplative. "There are curious and profound connections between a subject and the artist...resulting in an engagingly unconventional perspective that is at once delightful, poignant, and perhaps even uncanny." – Gilly Thomas Looking for a fresh perspective on contemporary Welsh art? Our 2024 New Members Exhibition showcases vibrant, emerging talent. Explore a diverse range of captivating paintings and intriguing sculptures. Join us for the exclusive Private View on June 1st from 2pm to 4pm and celebrate these exciting artistic endeavors with us. Please note The gallery will be closed this week as we prepare for these exhibitions. #rcaconwy #art #loveart #exhibition #artgallery #conwy #northwales #artist #artists #creative #painting #sculpture