60th Anniversary Exhibition

To mark this milestone, the Gallery is hosting a special 60th Anniversary Exhibition, running from 24 October to 22 November, which will feature a curated selection of works from artists past and present who have shaped the gallery’s journey. The exhibition will reflect the breadth and depth of artistic expression that has passed through its doors since 1965.

Founded in 1965 by the late Mary Yapp MBE and artist David Griffiths MBE the gallery has become a cornerstone of the Welsh art scene, showcasing a rich tapestry of artistic talent from across the UK.

David Griffiths left the gallery shortly after its founding to pursue his celebrated career, and it was Mary Yapp’s vision, passion, and unwavering dedication that guided the Albany Gallery for over five decades. Her extraordinary commitment to the arts earned her an MBE in 2017, recognising her instrumental role in creating and nurturing a space for both established and emerging artists. Following her retirement in 2019 Mary entrusted the gallery to her long-serving and dedicated team: Hannah Bryce, Elizabeth Campbell, and Bethan Lee, who continue to carry forward her legacy with pride and purpose.

A Platform for Wales’ Finest Artists

Over the years the gallery has exhibited and supported the work of many of Wales’s most iconic artists, including the late Sir Kyffin Williams RA, widely regarded as one of the pre-eminent Welsh landscape painters of the 20th century. Sir Kyffin was a close associate of the gallery and Mary was his Welsh agent until his passing in 2006. He contributed significantly to its reputation for excellence.

The gallery has also played host to a wide array of distinguished artists over the decades, including: Diana Armfield RA, Ceri Auckland-Davies, Peter Brown NEAC, Tim Fudge, Nick Holly, Ken Howard RA, Mike Jones, John Knapp-Fisher, John Lines RSMA, Martin Llewellyn, Donald McIntyre, Gwyn Roberts, Will Roberts, William Selwyn, Rosa Sepple PPRI, and David Tress. Their long-standing relationships highlight the gallery’s commitment to quality, tradition, and creative evolution.

Info: The exhibition will launch with a special opening featuring a commemorative talk by renowned Welsh television presenter and art lover Arfon Haines-Davies, documenting the gallery’s remarkable history and its place in the cultural life of Wales.

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