Artists and Galleries

Carmarthenshire is just oozing with talented artists and makers offering unique creations at relatively affordable prices. If you’re short on time and can’t get to a course or visit an artist’s studio, don’t feel you have missed out. Relax. Our market towns are bursting with galleries and craft shops that will inspire. Take home something original that will remind you of our wonderful landscape and sense of place. From original art, limited edition prints, award-winning jewellery, ceramics and much more, browse, be inspired to collect. As they say, a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Exploring the imagination

Journey to the market town of Newcastle Emlyn and you’ll discover internationally acknowledged artist, Helen Elliot, winner of the ‘Made in Carmarthenshire’ CTA Awards. At her studio, you can take a creative journey of your own. Explore your imagination and that of an artist who took her own unique route into the wonderful world of naïve art. Helen’s not your typical artist. Prepare to see original works and prints that show experimentation. Bold use of colour communicates a physical response and true feeling for the landscape – everyone painted from the heart. Meet Helen. Get to know her and her work. Both will leave a lasting impression of Carmarthenshire.

Penybanc, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn SA389EE
www.helenelliott.net
T: 07814 053956

•Helen offers ‘paint with me’ evenings – two hours of simple to follow instructions so you can create a beautiful painting to take home.

John Street Gallery

John Street Gallery run by husband-and-wife team Ivano & Denise Di Battista. The gallery houses a painting and printing studio. As well as colourful fine art on display, there is a wide range of limited-edition prints, gift cards and decorative and gift items.

2 John St, Llanelli SA15 1UH
https://www.artofwales.com/the-gallery
T: 01554 771562

• You can always be assured of a warm welcome and a reviving complimentary cup of coffee when you visit.

 

Dedicated to Wales 
Oriel Mimosa is dedicated to original works of art and limited edition prints by Welsh and Welsh-based artists. Whatever your taste and your budget, you’ll find works from artists who have taken inspiration from the beauty of Wales. Here you’ll rediscover prominent and renown names from Welsh art such as Graham Sutherland, Augustus John, Kyffin Williams, John Knapp Fisher, Valerie Ganz and Donna Grey. Side by side with this you’ll discover up and coming local Welsh artists that Mimosa is committed to supporting and promoting. Visit Mimosa’s active re-sale section which displays quite exceptional art. Or join one of their regular ‘meet the artist’ or coffee morning events. 

68 Rhosmaen Street Llandeilo SA19 6EN
www.orielmimosa.com
www.facebook.com/pg/OrielMimosa/about/

• Gallery named after clipper ship Mimosa that sailed from Liverpool to Patagonia in 1865 carrying Welsh emigrants committed to preserving Welsh traditions and language that were under threat at home
• Oriel Mimosa has the only original painting of the ‘Mimosa’ in existence – limited edition prints available
• No dedicated car parking, however Llandeilo has a very reasonably priced car parking in town centre
• Wheelchair friendly