About
Oriel Myrddin Gallery is Carmarthenshire’s centre for contemporary visual art, craft and design.
A place where we can all engage with contemporary ideas through a unique and culturally diverse, high quality programme of the visual and applied arts.
We are the main publicly funded art and craft gallery for the South-West Wales region and located in a listed Victorian building in the centre of Carmarthen.
Oriel Myrddin Gallery is funded by Carmarthenshire County Council, The Arts Council of Wales and Carmarthen Town Council.
Submission guidelines for artists
Main gallery at OM // Image by Abby Poulson
The Main Gallery:
Oriel Myrddin Gallery is currently closed to the public while the gallery undergoes a capital redevelopment. Due to reopen 2024.
Please be advised that upon reopening, we are fully programmed up until 2026.
We welcome exhibition proposals from artists and makers from all over the UK and beyond.
To be considered for an exhibition as part of the main gallery programme, please send your proposal to Catherine Spring via Dropbox.
Your proposal should include:
6 x recent images of your work
Links to your website or online profile
Short artist’s statement
Exhibition proposal – this should include why you would like to work with Oriel Myrddin Gallery
Gallery Staff
Gallery Manager
Catherine Spring CMSpring@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Marketing, Promotions and Retail
Rachel Vater RVater@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Support the gallery
Help us promote the visual arts in Carmarthenshire.
Would you like to become a benefactor or a sponsor and help us to continue to promote the visual arts in Carmarthen?
If so, please speak to Catherine Spring , the Gallery Manager, on 01267 222775.
Donations help us continue to achieve our vision for Oriel Myrddin Gallery’s ambitious programming, education and community work, talks, events and projects, and help us to remain free to the public.
You can donate anonymously at the gallery. If you would like to donate a larger one-off sum please contact Catherine Spring directly.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Neville Weekes
We extend our deepest gratitude to Neville Weekes for his extraordinary generosity and enduring legacy to the gallery.
His contributions have ensured that art continues to inspire, educate, and bring joy to our community for generations to come.
Neville’s passion for the arts and his unwavering support for Oriel Myrddin are reflected in this remarkable gesture, which will resonate through the exhibitions, programmes, and creative opportunities made possible by his legacy.
On behalf of Oriel Myrddin Trust and Staff, thank you, Nev, for your vision, kindness, and lasting impact.
Oriel Myrddin Trust
Oriel Myrddin Gallery is an educational Charitable Trust in the custodial trusteeship of Carmarthenshire County Council governed and supported by a board of trustees. It receives revenue funding from Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthen Town Council and is an Arts Council Wales Investment Portfolio client.
The Gallery Manager leads on the artistic direction, with the input of staff team members. The advance programme of activities is presented to Trustees for comment and agreement:
Angharad Jones Leefe (Chair) : Carmarthen Town Council
Elaine Cabuts (Vice Chair) : Independent
Cllr Emlyn Schiavone : Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthen Town Council
Sally Moss: Independent
Cllr Russell Sparks: Carmarthenshire County Council,
Louise Morgan: Independent
We are always on the lookout for independent trustees to work with the gallery to help guide the governance and advise on the next stage of Oriel Myrddin Gallery’s redevelopment. As you may know we are currently in the process of redeveloping the gallery with exciting plans for extended premises and operations.
Do you have any of these skills?
Experience of buildings management and redevelopment
Ability to represent the local community
An arts or crafts background
Senior executive experience in business or social enterprise
Experience of fundraising for non-profit
A lawyer
If you do, or think you have other valuable skills or experience to offer, please email our Gallery Manager, Catherine Spring.
