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Kamalagita Hughes – Bridgend

The project piloted intergenerational storytelling workshops that encouraged bilingualism and enjoyment of the Welsh language with a variety of groups. It used storytelling performances, creative workshops and translanguage techniques to build participants’ confidence in using and enjoying the Welsh they already had, while developing new vocabulary, with a particular focus on parents, learners and those […]

Carys Hedd – Pembrokeshire

Esgyn (Lift) is a project that will stitch our ‘Codi Canu’ singing community together with creative textile work in North Pembrokeshire. This will be done by recreating the Betgwn, part of the traditional Welsh costume to be worn in performances such as Y Mari Lwyd. The project will also consult with the communities what they […]

Prosiect Esgyn, Llais y Lle

Esgyn is a community project that brings together sewing and Welsh singing to strengthen cultural identity and everyday use of the language. Led by Carys-Hedd, it invites participants across Cardigan and north Pembrokeshire to collaboratively recreate the traditional Betgwn jacket—each in their own style—through guided workshops using meaningful and locally sourced materials. Alongside this, the […]

Esgyn

Esgyn is a community project that brings together sewing and Welsh singing to strengthen cultural identity and everyday use of the language. Led by Carys-Hedd, it invites participants across Cardigan and north Pembrokeshire to collaboratively recreate the traditional Betgwn jacket—each in their own style—through guided workshops using meaningful and locally sourced materials. Alongside this, the […]

Pam Common Art Collective

We are an artist-run organisation which works at a grassroots level to support an ecosystem of inclusive artistic activity in East Cardiff. We work with broadcast, print, growing, cooking and eating with artists and communities.

Biscuits Press

Biscuits Press is a RISO press based in Cardiff, working with artists and communities to create accessible print. It is based in Pam’s community space at 1a Inverness Place in Roath, Cardiff.

Yellow Back Books

Yellow Back Books is a collaborative project around artists’ books formed in 2015. It currently takes the form of a bookshop and reading room, based in g39. Having previously taken form as a temporary artists’ bookshop in shop units, art fairs and exhibitions in spaces, including a residency with ArcadeCampfa in 2018, Yellow Back Books […]

ArcadeCampfa

ArcadeCampfa is an artist run organisation based in Cardiff. We work with artists in civic and public spaces, as well as commissioning digital residencies. For 14 years we were based in two units in Queens Arcade Shopping Center, which fell into receivership in 2023. We coordinate Arcade Studios based in Fairwater.

DAC Equality and Diversity, Access and Inclusion Action Group Survey

To explore what inclusion looks and feels like for disabled artists from minority backgrounds, understand existing barriers, and co-create ideas to build more accessible arts environments. Please share your thoughts on our survey 07/11/25 here. The Action Group will take place on Zoom on 19/11/25. Register your interest here.

Weave | Gwehyddu 2025 Panel: Three next steps for the sector

Chair: Justine Wheatley, WAHWN Chair With: Heledd Fychan, MS Sandy Clubb, Future Generations Officer Anna Howells, Public Health Wales Nina Ruddle, Wrexham University DUKE AL, Spoken Word Poet, Author and Hip Hip Artist Catryn Ramasut, Director of Arts, Arts Council of Wales Angela Rogers, WAHWN To find out more about WAHWN visit: www.wahwn.cymru

Cocoon: A musical journey through the neonatal intensive care unit

Beatrice Gbevegnon-Roper and Will Roper present their musical response to the challenges and joys of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. As a married couple and parents who have experienced the premature birth of their daughter (at 26 weeks), Cocoon tells the story of the emotional and sensory dimensions of this journey from the […]

Welcome to Weave | Gwehyddu 2025

Hear from the following: Angela Rogers – CEO, WAHWN Emily Van De Venter – Lead Consultant, Public Health Wales Dafydd Rhys, Chief Executive, Arts Council of Wales To find out more about WAHWN visit: www.wahwn.cymru

Lyn Lording-Jones

Artist of the Month is a feature where we put the spotlight on the incredible work of one of our members.   Our Artist of the Month for October is Visual Artist Lyn Lording-Jones, a painting, drawing and sketchbook artist in Penmaenmawr, North Wales “Originally from Plymouth I was fired up by art at an […]

The City Socials 2025 // about the work

Join us at ‘The City Socials’ Thursday 25 September The Canopi, 59-61 Tudor St, Cardiff CF11 6AD 6:30pm Learn more about the artist, the work, and order your free ticket here // teamcollectivecymru.org/cy/digwyddiadau/the-city-socials-september-2025 // Tidal City by Ashley McAvoy and Tracy Harris Set in a near-future Cardiff haunted by its forgotten past, Tidal City is […]

Corsydd Calon Môn Disabled Artist Commission

The Corsydd Calon Môn Partnership (CCM) is a collaborative project working to secure the future of the Anglesey Fens and celebrate their rich history. You can find out more about CCM here. Deadline: 12 noon, 29 August 2025 Easy Read and BSL available here. The Commission CCM is working in partnership with Disability Arts Cymru […]

Call for Commission Proposals: £10,000 Opportunity for a Disabled Artist based in Wales

A partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales and Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) In association with CELF, the national contemporary art gallery of Wales Deadline: 12 noon, Thursday 29 August 2025 Easy Read and BSL available here. Overview Disability Arts Cymru and Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales are offering a £10,000 commission to a disabled, […]

Open Call for Disabled Artists: Disability Arts Cymru National Exhibition (2025–26)

Text from the post over a background of paint that has been thickly layered using a palette knife, in shades of green with some orange and yellow.

🕒 Deadline for submissions: 12pm, 22 October 2025 Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) invites submissions from disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent artists from across Wales for our upcoming national touring exhibition: Effaith This ambitious project will showcase powerful and innovative visual art by disabled artists at five leading arts venues across Wales, running from February 2026 to […]

Archif presenting… Dottie May Aston

I absolutely love the surrealism of Dottie’s work and every piece she makes is really something special with symbolism running deep, from the titles of the work itself. The Taurus Dream that she is.

Archif

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The primary mission of Archif ( @welshartistarchive ) is to document and celebrate the creativity of contemporary artists in North Wales by building a living record of their work and stories. Through digital libraries of artist profiles, photographic essays, and audio interviews, I’d like to capture the essence of each artist’s practice and the unique […]

People Speak Up

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PeopleSpeakUp is a social, mental-health, arts, health and wellbeing charity. We connect communities through storytelling, spoken word, creative writing and participatory arts. We offer workshops, training, events, volunteering and conversations.

Good Ancestors: Artists Panel & Exhibition

Painting by Jean Samuel

Date: Friday, June 19th Time: 2-5pm Location: Grange Pavilion   Register for free here. Refreshments included.   Join SSAP as we celebrate our Good Ancestors Project, a Black-led artist club and space for creative, collaborative and decolonised activism. The project explores climate and nature through an international lens, focusing on Wales and Africa. This event […]

Pwy Ydw i Heddiw? – Ffion Pritchard

Pwy Ydw I Heddiw? is a creative documentary that tells the story of a creative project that aims to raise women’s confidence. The film has been inspired by my journeys with self-portraits and self-confidence as I created a giant self-portrait on my 30th birthday. The film asks the question; in a world full of obstacles […]

The Willow Collective – Mairéad Ruane

A short documentary exploring Autistic community leader Nicky’s journey to creating The Willow Collective—a creative woodwork hub offering support and opportunity to marginalised youth in Rhyl, North Wales. Through his personal story and the voices of the people who have found connection and empowerment in this community, the film paints a unique portrayal of hope, […]

Archif presents… Lorna Joscelyne

Felt truly blessed to be tattooed by Lorna aka @0lutatt0, with a design I’ve carried in my head for over six months. A design that felt personal to us both, for entirely different reasons ~ I’m always inspired by art that exists in our little patch of home, and how it can transmute into something […]