Cardigan Art Society

Summer Show 2008
5 July – 2 August 2008

History

Cardigan Art Society was founded in the early sixties by a group of enthusiasts led by Francis Mason who wanted to arrange a biannual art exhibition in the town for people of all abilities, both amateur and professional, who wished to exhibit their work. This tradition has been maintained over the years and Cardigan Art Society has presented exhibitions at a variety of venues including Saint Mary’s Church school, a haberdashery shop and an ex scout hut.

Cardigan Theatre, the town’s amateur drama group, began a project to convert the town's disused abattoir into a community theatre. This was a wonderful opportunity for members of Cardigan Art Society and the group became involved, provided funding for an exhibition space within the building.

In 1995 an ambitious Development Project was launched to convert and extend the existing theatre into a larger venue. Theatr Mwldan launched its new gallery facility, Oriel Mwldan in 2004. It is designed to accommodate a programme of professional, touring and community exhibitions.

Cardigan Art Society is included in Oriel Mwldan’s programme on an annual basis in recognition of the society’s support, commitment to the community and to the visual arts. Currently the society enjoys a membership of increasing diversity that reveals the artistic achievement attainable within the local community.

The society welcomes new members on an egalitarian basis and regardless of technical ability. With a comprehensive programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops, there are opportunities to develop skills and encouraging support is always at hand. Such a broad spectrum of artistic styles and techniques promises something of interest for everyone.

Gallery Opening Times
10am - 8 pm Monday - Sunday

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For further information, please make enquiries at the box office

Oriel Mwldan Patron Mary Lloyd Jones