Albany Gallery
Established in the swinging sixties, when Roath’s bohemian spirit was first taking shape, Albany Gallery remains the cornerstone of the area’s thriving art scene. For decades it has championed Welsh and international artists, helping pave the way for the rich collection of independent galleries we enjoy today.
This summer, the OG has another scintillating programme of exhibitions lined up.
And as well as the exhibitions listed here, Albany Gallery will also be taking part in the Penarth Art Fair, set in the iconic Penarth Pier Pavilion from Friday, 11 September to Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Mixed flowers in a coloured vase 24x20in
Whitewashed Walls, Geffrye Alms House, Hoxton, East London by Matt Williams
Panoramic Onions and Tomatoes 24x45cm
7 August – 12 September 2026
Summer Show: Alastair Elkes-Jones
A retrospective celebrating the life and work of the late Alastair Elkes-Jones (1942-2024). Inspired by the people and landscapes of North Wales, his evocative paintings blur memory and imagination to create moving portraits of childhood, community and the passing of time.
18 September – 17 October 2026
Alex Brown
A solo exhibition exploring the relationship between colour, light and structure. Working from his studio in Raglan, Alex Brown creates vibrant landscapes and still lifes that balance representation with abstraction through expressive mark-making.
23 October – 21 November 2026
Tim Fudge
A solo exhibition of dramatic coastal landscapes inspired by the shorelines of Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Rich colour, expressive paint and a deep connection to the landscape combine to create atmospheric and powerful works.
Contact Albany Gallery by calling on 029 2078 9171 or emailing info@albanygallery.com
You can find out more at www.albanygallery.com
Celf Gallery
The Collector by Annette Marie Townsend
From the Coast Path by Gareth Edwards
Lido Cabin Shadow by Gethin Evans
Dream No 12 by Maggie James
11 July – 16 August 2026
Summer Exhibition
Featuring work by the gallery’s talented roster of artists, including leading Welsh painter Mary Lloyd Jones, showcasing a wide variety of styles and media.
4 – 27 September 2026
Kevin Sinnott
A solo exhibition by one of Wales’ best-known contemporary painters, whose expressive work captures the people, landscapes and everyday life of Wales with warmth and character.
2 – 25 October 2026*
Stephen West, Angharad P Jones and Simon Gaiger
A group exhibition bringing together three distinctive Welsh artists, each offering their own interpretation of landscape, place and the natural world.
*Exhibition schedule subject to change
Contact Celf Gallery by emailing info@celfgallery.com
You can find out more at www.celfgallery.com
Overcoat
Don’t say we never give you anything…hot off the press, there’s a stylish new name to watch in Roath: Overcoat.
Fashion and interiors stylist Jo Atkins has recently swapped London for Cardiff, bringing her impeccable sense of style and design with her to share with her fellow Roathians. Taking inspiration from the things you already love, Jo curates beautiful interiors and wardrobes that feel effortlessly personal. Vintage and pre-loved finds sit comfortably alongside contemporary pieces, with furniture, homeware, accessories and fashion brought together to create homes and personal style that are uniquely yours.
For now, consider this your exclusive teaser. Follow Overcoat on Instagram for beautifully curated inspiration and all the latest news ahead of the official launch of her fashion and interiors business, coming soon.
Find out more www.instagram.com/over.coat.studio
