Oriel Myrddin Gallery
| Oriel Myrddin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Oriel Myrddin building viewed from Church Lane in 2018 | |
Interactive map of the Oriel Myrddin area | |
| Former names | Carmarthen Art School |
General information | |
| Location | 26-27 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LH |
| Groundbreaking | 1891 |
Completed | 1892 |
| Renovated | 1991, 2025 |
| Design and construction | |
Architecture firm | George Morgan & Son, 24 King Street |
| Main contractor | Thomas Morris, Water Street |
Oriel Myrddin Gallery is an art gallery in Carmarthen, Wales.[1] Its building previously housed the Carmarthen School of Art.[2]
History
Carmarthen School of Art
The Carmarthen School of Art was founded in 1854. It closed briefly in the 1870s but reopened in 1880. A new building in Church Lane was first proposed in 1888, and the school moved to the building that now houses Oriel Myrddin on 22 September 1892.[2][3][4][5]
The building was included in a project to photograph the most notable buildings in Carmarthen in case they became damaged during World War II.[2]
In the 1950s, the Art School moved to College Road and, in 1971, Carmarthen School of Art became the Dyfed College of Art.[2]
Oriel Myrddin Art Gallery
The building that now houses Oriel Myrddin opened as a gallery in December 1991.[5][6][7]
The building was renovated between July 2022 and November 2025,[1] moving its entrance from Church Lane to King Street.[6][7]
Building
The building housing Oriel Myrddin is a Grade-II listed building built between 1891 and 1892.[3][6][8]
George Morgan & Son of 24 King Street was the architect, and Thomas Morris of Water Street was the builder. It was the first purpose-built art school in Wales and built in the modern Renaissance style.[3][5][9]
Present day
The gallery was chosen to contribute to the Cymru yn Fenis / Wales in Venice exhibition at Venice Biennale 2026.[10]
External links
References
- 1 2 Stubbs, Molly (2025-11-02). "Oriel Myrddin Gallery reopens with magical immersive exhibition". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Carmarthen School of Art". Carmarthen Museum. Archived from the original on 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 3 "Listed Buildings - Full Report". Cadw. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Carmarthen School of Art". Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951. University of Glasgow History of Art and HATII. 2011. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 3 "Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Carmarthen". History Points. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 3 "Carmarthen art gallery set for £2m revamp to boost visitors". BBC News. 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 Youle, Richard (2020-02-12). "Carmarthen gallery gets £1.9 million investment". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "THE BUILDING PROJECT | ART PREVIEW". Buzz Magazine. 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ Donald Insall Associates. "Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan - Carmarthen Town Conservation Area" (PDF).
- ↑ "Oriel Myrddin to represent Wales at prestigious Venice Biennale 2026". Carmarthenshire County Council Newsroom. Retrieved 2026-06-11.