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The Bequest of William G. Lewis, 2021 The Bequest of William G. Lewis, 2021

The Glynn Vivian has received a generous bequest of twenty artworks from the late William G. Lewis (1926-2021) of Sketty, Swansea, donated to the Gallery in loving memory of his wife, Jan.

Wednesday 23 March 2022 - Sunday 18 September 2022, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wakelin Award 2021, Cinzia Mutigli Wakelin Award 2021, Cinzia Mutigli

Purchased in partnership with the Friends of the Glynn Vivian.

Friday 8 April 2022 - Sunday 4 September 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Owen Griffiths: Thinking Green Owen Griffiths: Thinking Green

Thinking Green is an exhibition curated by Owen Griffiths and community groups as part of the Land Dialogues project.

Friday 8 April 2022 - Sunday 18 September 2022, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
On Your Face x Glynn Vivian: Queer Reflections On Your Face x Glynn Vivian: Queer Reflections

On Your Face collective have come together to occupy space, to respond and reflect upon the artworks that are part of the Glynn Vivian permanent collection, belonging to the people of Swansea.

Friday 22 July 2022 - Sunday 18 September 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shiraz Bayjoo and Brook Andrew, Ngaay – Konesans Shiraz Bayjoo and Brook Andrew, Ngaay – Konesans

We are delighted to be presenting the work of Shiraz Bayjoo (b. Port Louis, Mauritius, 1979) and Brook Andrew (b. Sydney, Australia, 1970). The exhibition will include video, painting, photography, archival material, and material from the gallery’s permanent collection.

Friday 22 July 2022 - Sunday 4 September 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
I can...Paint I can...Paint

A fun introduction to basic painting techniques for children aged 5-12

Wednesday 10 August 2022, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Nantgarw porcelain slip casting demonstration, with Sally Stubbings Nantgarw porcelain slip casting demonstration, with Sally Stubbings

Join ceramicist Sally Stubbings and On Your Face Collective member and exhibiting artist, Toni De Jesus, for this interactive demonstration, as they bring to life the process of making Nantgarw Porcelain.

Wednesday 10 August 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Summer Holiday Family Workshops: Magical Forests and Mystical Mountains Summer Holiday Family Workshops: Magical Forests and Mystical Mountains

Throughout the summer join in and collaborate to help us make and paint our own fantastical, super-sized, magical forest-scape installation. 

Thursday 11 August 2022, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Writing Sound — Creative Writing Workshop Writing Sound — Creative Writing Workshop

How do we use sound to write? Most people are familiar with sound techniques in writing, such as rhyme and rhythm, but how else can we use sound? In this workshop, Joshua Jones will lead writers of all abilities through creative writing activities designed to prompt participants to ‘open up’ to the sounds around them.

Saturday 13 August 2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Clay Slip Collage Workshop Clay Slip Collage Workshop

Join artists Morgan Dowdall & Marek Liska from the On Your Face Collective, in an inclusive LGBTQ+ clay workshop. This session will feature a live demonstration and guided tutorial on how to create colourful slip collages that you will be able to take home with you.

Saturday 13 August 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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