Oriel Pendeitsh gallery in Caernarfon is currently exhibiting a wealth of artwork by 38 different artists. Go along to view the variety of work on display – entry is free.
Here is a selection from the 2012 annual Open Art competition held at Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor. This special exhibition at Oriel Pendeitsh held from 12 May until 8 July 2012 offers an extended opportunity to view the variety of art works which were selected which includes paintings, printmaking, drawings and photography.
A panel of selectors decided on the final exhibition from nearly 200 entries. This year the selectors’ prize went to Martin Morley from Bethesda for his painting of ‘Treflan, Bethesda, 1989’. An additional prize was also donated this year by the Friends of the Museum which was awarded to Emyr Roberts for his striking photograph ‘Arwel and Friend’. During the exhibition at Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, the painting ‘Tulip Street’ by Dorothy Williams of Tregarth was voted by the public to receive the People’s Choice award. A number of other art works were also awarded recognition of Highly Commended.
Delyth Gordon, Gwynedd Council Visual Arts Officer said: “The open art exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for local artists to showcase their work to the public. There is a wide variety of works on show with something to surely suit all tastes. All are welcome to come along to enjoy the art work.”
Those interested in submitting work for selection for the 2013 Open Art can leave their details at the Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor, phone 01248 353 368.
The exhibition at Oriel Pendeitsh, Caernarfon is open until 8 July. The gallery is open daily, 7 days, between 9.30am and 4pm. Admission is free.
