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Open Competition Exhibition - Hiraeth

Fri 20 Feb 26
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm Free King Street Gallery 33 King Street Carmarthen SA31 1BS Open Event on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 1-3pm We welcome you to enter our Open Art Competition for 2026 with a first prize of £200 and a People’s Choice Prize of a £50 gallery voucher. Entry fee is £15 or £10 for full time students. Deadline for applications is the 14 February 2026. The exhibition of all the entrants to the competition runs from 20 February – 11 March 2026. The judging and announcement of the Winner will be at the Opening on Saturday 21 February at 1-3pm. The theme for 2026 is Hiraeth, an emotional word that describes a longing for home, a place or a feeling. It can be a homesickness for your past, a nostalgia for people long gone or an emotion you used to feel and also a yearning for imaginary places. Hiraeth is a special word and everyone will put their own meaning to it. There is a plethora of scope here be it landscapes, still life or portraiture that brings about that feeling of Hiraeth for you. Perhaps vessel forms like a favourite mug to hug, family images, photographs or cherished collections. Lots to get your imagination going. Application forms are available from the gallery and website with all the submission criterior... READ MORE>

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