Wales news

NYTW working in Aberystwyth

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:57:05 +0100

The National Youth Theatre of Wales is working in Aberystwyth to launch their 2010 production.

Art Fund supports Welsh acquisition

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:13:07 +0100

The Art Fund has helped the National Museum Wales to purchase an important 18th century piece.

Tax exemption for creative skills

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:11 +0100

People who are developing their creative career through an apprenticeship do not have to pay council tax.

Craft workers 'receive funding'

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:24:37 +0100

Funding grants from the Arts Council of Wales have been awarded to craft makers.

Traditional craft methods revived

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:39:02 +0100

A group of Welsh women have revived traditional craft methods.

Welsh museum appoints new director

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:58:41 +0100

The National Museum Wales has appointed a new director general.

Wales celebrates literature

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:03:53 +0100

Two writers were presented with the Wales Book of the Year last week.

Arts Council Wales allocates funds

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:04:54 +0100

The organisation has announced its new funding strategy for the next year.

MA welcomes Welsh museums strategy

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:59:22 +0100

The new national strategy for Welsh museums has been welcomed by the Museums Association.

Arts centre boosts economy by £10m

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:59:01 +0100

Aberystwyth Arts Centre contributes more than £10 million each year into the local economy, a new report has shown.

Politicians speak at Hay festival

Thu, 27 May 2010 15:43:03 +0100

Nick Clegg among others will speak at the Guardian Hay Festival.

Hay Festival arrives this month

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:15:39 +0100

The literary festival will descend on the Welsh town on May 27th.

Welsh arts centre wins award

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:38:42 +0100

The Creative Units at Aberystwyth University has won a design award.

Swansea art success in first week

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:59:09 +0100

Over 1,000 people have visited a temporary artwork in Swansea in its opening week.

Women Writers Day held next month

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:05:55 +0100

An event held to promote female literature will take place in June.

Wales celebrates literary heroes

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:39:16 +0100

Two literary agencies have launched a scheme to encourage people to read Welsh literature.

Welsh archives show modern heritage

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:12:33 +0100

A new archive collection will highlight modern and contemporary Welsh cultural heritage.

Welsh poet made a fellow

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:06:44 +0100

Christine James has been made a fellow of Welsh literature.

Arts Council prepares for roadshow

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:40:56 +0100

The chief executive of the Arts Council of Wales has explained funding decisions ahead of next week's roadshows.

Welsh literature longlist revealed

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:40:00 +0100

The first stage of the Wales Book of the Year has begun as the longlist is announced.

Welsh arts centre nominated twice

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:52:44 +0100

The Aberystwyth Arts Centre's Creative Units project has been nominated for a second award.