EXHIBITION PREVIEW PARTY
in the Oak Hall

Tickets: £10 covers preview party and fashion-trashion show
Booking: 01239 841387 www.rhosygilwen.co.uk

Enjoy a Pimms and Dessert reception while previewing the art exhibition in Neuadd y Dderwen (Oak Hall) and the sculpture exhibition set in the beautiful grounds of Rhosygilwen.

44 ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER WALES

This year’s exhibition features the work of artists from all over Wales, many of whom exhibit internationally . There are 24 artists showing work in the Oak Hall and 20 artists exhibiting in the grounds. During the preview, several of our exhibiting artists will be on hand for visitors to take the opportunity to talk to them about their work.

TRASHION FASHION SHOW

Tickets: £10 covers preview party and fashion-trashion show
Booking: 01239 841387 www.rhosygilwen.co.uk

At 9 p.m. the hall will be transformed into a catwalk with seating for an Up-Cycled Fashion Show featuring environmentally conscious designers of West Wales and presented by Brenda Squires.

Amongst the designers are:

Raggedy, Wench, Kaotic Kittus, Diane Logan's Customise
and textile students from Coleg Sir Gar

Their ravishing upcycled clothing will also be on display throughout the weekend in the Gazebo adjacent to Oak Hall.

THE ARTIST, THE GALLERY, THE CRITIC AND THE COLLECTOR

An evening of talks and discussion on today’s art scene
Booking: 01239 841387 www.rhosygilwen.co.uk

Tickets: £10
7.00pm - 10.00 pm Cash Bar

Our Art Forum is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to quiz the experts.

The eminent critic, Peter Lord, will be talking on Augustus John and the Bettws y Coed Group. We are grateful to the National Library of Wales for sponsoring Peter Lord.

Kate Marris, assistant to a major contemporary art collector, will be sharing her experiences from the collector’s perspective.

Chris Brown of G39, the artist run progressive gallery in Cardiff, will be giving an insight into why and how a gallery might choose to represent an artist.

The evening rounds off with an open discussion with our panel, Kate Marris, Chris Brown and artist Martyn Jones, inviting questions from our audience, chaired by Peter Lord.

PORTRAIT WORKSHOP

Advance reservations recommended 01239 841387

Sunday 28th August 3 p.m.
£4 at the door

“Create your own Portrait” with Phil Forder, FRSA. Forder works with inmates in one of Wales' biggest prisons, as described in his humorous book Bang Up For Men. Read an article about Phil Forder from The Guardian

MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK

Exhibition preview 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Booking: www.rhosygilwen.co.uk 01239 841387

Tickets £15 - Cash Bar

The legendary duo of guitarist/singer Martin Carthy and virtuoso violinist Dave Swarbrick has had an enduring popularity on the British folk music scene since the 1960s, producing many critically acclaimed albums. Their experienced approach to their art lacks none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity born of many years living with the music, an integral part of their beings.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

For reservations please call 01239 841387 or £4 at the door

Monday 29th August 3pm

Sharpen your photography skills with Pembrokeshire based nature photographer Martin Morris, in association with Celtic Vision of Narberth.

NIK TURNER UNPLUGGED

Exhibition preview 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Booking: www.rhosygilwen.co.uk 01239 841387

Tickets £7 - Cash Bar
Concert begins at 8pm

Musician, singer, songwriter and composer Nik Turner, formerly of space rock band Hawkwind, is known for his experimental free jazz style, outrageous stage presence, and exotic costumes. Enjoy all the fun of the final night of the festival as Nik brings the festival to a rousing close, with his own synthesis of visual and performing arts.