Arts in Pembrokeshire

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Arts in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire is a special place. A County distinguished by a dramatic coastline, stunning seascapes and a magical quality of light. It is, therefore, small wonder that artists and craftspeople gravitate here. As a result it is easy to seek out the arts in Pembrokeshire. Indeed, there are galleries everywhere! You’ll find them in small villages and hamlets, in the Preseli hills, in towns and in coastal locations.

Pembrokeshire Midnight Cottages: Arts in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire Midnight Cottages

Where to start looking for arts in Pembrokeshire?

It’s a good question. Well, you could begin by searcing out an independent artist’s gallery such as ‘Jill Jones Fine Art’. Jill has rapidly become an established artist on the Pembrokeshire scene and, indeed, wider afield. Her stand-alone gallery is located in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in the tiny hamlet of Talbenny. It is just over a mile from the coast and the popular village of Little Haven (Aber Bach). The beautiful Pembrokeshire coast and countryside inspires and informs many of her paintings. The gallery is open between 10am – 3pm, Monday – Saturday

Seascape: 'Twist me and Turn me': Arts in Pembrokeshire
Seascape: ‘Twist me and Turn me’

Other Pembrokeshire Galleries

Of course there are many other galleries to visit in Pembrokeshire. Here are a few notable ones:

Oriel LLanteglos: This gallery is situated on the beautiful Llanteglos Estates, Llanteg. Furthermore, it brings together the best of  Welsh artists, potters, sculptors and creativity. The Gallery showcases both established, and up-and-coming artists. In addition, the gallery puts on regular exhibitions, alongside a schedule of Artist led courses that will allow you to explore your creativity. Owner Denise Vickery is an experienced gallery owner and offers a friendly and expert welcome. The gallery is open 11am – 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. www.orielllanteglos.co.uk

Pure Art Gallery: you will find this gallery situated in Milford Haven, overlooking the Marina. The gallery showcases work by both emerging and established Welsh artists, particularly those based in Pembrokeshire. Rob Howard heads up the gallery.and he believes that art shouldn’t be stuffy or elitist, it is to be enjoyed by all. Pure Art Gallery offers you a warm welcome in a relaxed, unhurried and pressure free environment. You can visit the gallery, Tuesday to Saturday, opening times are 10am – 4pm. www.pureartgallery.co.uk

Oriel Q: Situated in Narberth: Oriel Q has been an important part of the Narberth art scene for around 20 years. The gallery is volunteer led with a great group of professionals and artists whose job it is to make the gallery sustainable. Opening times are 10am – 4pm, Wednesday to Saturday. www.orielqnarberth.com

More information: For more information on where to buy art in Pembrokeshire, simply click on the website links shown above.