Oriel Pendeitsh gallery in Caernarfon is currently exhibiting a wealth of artwork by over 40 different artists. Go along to view the variety of work on display – entry is free.
Following the 2011 annual Open Art competition at Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor, this special exhibition offers an extended opportunity to view some of the works which were selected. It will be held until 26 June at Oriel Pendeitsh.
This is the sixteenth successive year for the competition to be held, giving a fantastic opportunity to showcase artwork which includes paintings, printmaking, drawings, photography and some sculpture.
Delyth Gordon, Gwynedd Council Visual Arts Officer said: “This annual exhibition at Bangor is going from strength to strength and we are delighted that we are able to host part of the ‘Open Art’ exhibition at Oriel Pendeitsh. The exhibition is a great opportunity for the public to view the variety and standard that the Open Art attracts. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the work.”
A panel of selectors decided on the final exhibition from nearly 270 entries. This year the selectors’ prize went to to Annwen Burgess from Bethesda for her pair of paintings entitled ‘Miri Mali’ and ‘Welingtons Newydd’.
Other works awarded recognition of Highly Commended were ‘Dickie’s by Day’, one of a pair of oil paintings by Judith Hay; ‘Still Life with Small Bird’ oil painting by Susan Gathercole; ‘Dining Room View of Garden, Early Evening’ an oil painting by Pam Green; ‘Snowdrop Study’ a mixed media work by Jane Enright; ‘After Louise’ a sculpture by Wendy Mayer; ‘Letters Home’ mixed media work by Jo Alexander; ‘Two Bethesda Shops’ acrylic painting by Martin Morley and ‘Just Like Granny Would Have Sewn’ a modern sampler by Stephanie Inglis.
During the exhibition at Bangor the public were invited to vote for their favourite and this year ‘The Boss’, a pastel drawing of a ram, by Christine Sale of Holywell was the winner. She will be awarded a prize by the Friends of Gwynedd Museum.
Those interested in submitting work for selection for the 2012 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 26 June. The gallery is open seven days a week, between 10am and 4pm. Admission is free.
Photograph: The work of Annwen Burgess from Bethesda who was chosen by the selectors when the exhibition was at the Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor
