Swansea Events

Free art, music and talks at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Every friday, the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery present free sessions of either music, art or talks - events coming up include a live performance by Joan Jones tomorrow, 5 March.  Paul Jeff & Tom Pope will be discussing the themes surrounding Tom's exhibition, In Conversation on friday 12 March, while singer/songwriter Jonathan Powell will be performing songs from his debut album on 19 March.

The events are free, so you can just turn up - please come early as spaces are limited and on a first come, first serve basis.

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Wales' best known Welsh language artist

Meinir Gwilym will be performing live this Thursday, 25 February in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.  The FREE, one-off gig in this unique setting, is part of the St David's Week celebrations in Swansea.

Get there early for a 6.30pm start, as there is limited space and will be based on a first come, first serve basis.

February Half Term Activities in Swansea

Wondering what to do this coming half term?  Where to take the kids?  Or something to do yourself?

Well check out our February Half Term Activities where you can find plenty of activites in our Active Swansea Leisure Centres from kayaking, football, netball, swimming, mini tennis and rollerskating.

Something a bit less energetic?  How about Animal Antics in Plantasia?  Storytimes in one of Swansea's Libraries?  Workshops at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery?  Fun activities with the Junior Park Rangers?  Or maybe play sessions with the Children's Play Team?

View them all here!

Places left on felt making workshop at Swansea gallery

The Glynn Vivian's half term activities are fully booked up, but there are spaces left for over 8s to have a go at making felt at a St David's Week workshop.

The felt making workshop is on Saturday 27 Feb from 10am - 3pm - you can stay for the whole day or just a few hours.  Book now on 01792 516900.

New brochure available for St David's Week 2010

Have a look at the St David's Week brochure for 2010.

Upcoming events at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

At the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Friday 9 October at 6.30pm, Swansea artist Tim Davies will be giving a preview guided tour and talk of his exhibition Between an Rock and Hard Place.

Joining Tim will be local artist Eva Bartussek as she displays her new work in Horse House. Everyone is welcome.

Last week to see Mark Wallinger's exhibition

Just a quick reminder that this is the final week of the brilliant Mark Wallinger exhibition at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea - the last day will be Sunday 20 September 2009.

Even if art isn't really your thing, just go and have a quick look - the amazing metal Tardis looks like it's in the process of disappearing...

Discover Swansea this August

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery- free children's art workshops, the Swansea Open 2009 and Mark Wallinger Curates : The Russian Linesman exhibition.

Swansea Museum - Crime and Punishment exhibition and comic workshops.

Dylan Thomas Centre - 'Man and Myth' exhibition, dedicated to the life of Dylan Thomas.

Discover Swansea this august. 

Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts 2009

For music and art lovers, tickets are now on sale for the Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts 2009.  Among this years highlights in the Brangwyn Hall are the Gabrieli Consort and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

There are also various events taking place at the Grand Theatre, Taliesin Arts Centre, Mission Gallery and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

Discover Swansea in July

There are many of cultural events to Discover in Swansea during July. Starting tomorrow, 18 July, the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery introduces 'Mark Wallinger - The Russian Lineman'.

Swansea Museum lets you discover the darker elements of their past in the 'Crime and Punishment' exhibition, while also presenting the 'Classic Motorcycle Show' on 26 July in the Dylan Thomas Square. 'Man and Myth' at the

Dylan Thomas Centre and the 40th anniversary of Swansea being granted city status with West Glamorgan Archives are also on show this month.

Supernova exhibition at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

  Get down to the Glynn Vivian to see the new contemporary exhibition, Supernova.

There are regular talks at the gallery and there's also a family workshop coming up where you can make a mobile with your kids. 

Free screenprinting Sat 28th

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery has a FREE screenprinting workshop for children and adults tomorrow 28 February - just drop in to take part between 10am - 4.00pm.

Mae gan Oriel Gelf Glynn Vivian weithdy printio sgrîn AM DDIM i blant ac oedolion ar 28 Chwefror - galwch heibio i gymryd rhan rhwng 10am - 4.00pm.

Winifred Coombe Tennant exhibition and talk

Winifred Coombe Tennant was an extraordinary woman. She was a suffragette, political activist and collector of art and her life is revealed in the new exhibition at the Glynn Vivian, Swansea.

There's a talk about the exhibition at 6.30pm on Friday 12 December 2008 - the preview commences at 7pm.

Walk with artist Minna Hint

 

Come along to an unusual event next Sunday 5th October at 4.30pm with the artist Minna Hint.  Participants will take a walk along the beach and listen to a selection of music and other sounds from Minna’s journey around Wales. 

Meet at the car park opposite the Patti Pavilion - booking is essential as spaces are limited - call the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on 01792 516900 to secure your place.

Glynn Vivian Gallery - new exhibition preview

 Come along to the guided tour and talk on Friday 26th September at 6.30pm, about the new exhibition Unreliable Truths - Transformation and illusion in contemporary photographic practice

Admission is free to all Gallery Events – www.glynnviviangallery.org  

Free event - Poetry and Music in the Glynn Vivian

Come along to the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Sunday 17^th August, to enjoy poetry and music in the atrium.  It starts at 2.30pm and entry is free.

There will be poetry readings and music from Scarabella, an exuberant a cappella singing group.

You can get more information about current exhibitions and further Glynn Vivian events on our new website.

A Pottery Showcase..

One of Wales' most eminent potters, Walter Keeler, renowned for his contribution to contemporary studio pottery, is currently exhibiting his work at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, until the 6th of July.

Visit the Glynn Vivian for more details.