
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Art Gallery, free entry
Penglais,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3DE
Details
Aberystwyth University’s Ceramic Collection is one of the major collections of studio ceramics in Britain and is particularly noted for its studio pottery of the period 1920-1940. The ceramics were originally part of the Arts and Crafts Museum of the University initially funded by the Davies sisters of Gregynog, Newtown.
The collection has fine examples of pottery by Bernard Leach, Michael Cardew, Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie, Norah Braden, Charles and Nell Vyse, William Staite Murray and Reginald Wells . The main collection was formed between 1920-1936 and since 1974 there has again been an active acquisitions policy and there is now a major collection of contemporary ceramics, including British, European, American, and Japanese studio pottery, 18th & 19th century Welsh and English slip ware, Swansea and Nantgarw porcelain, Art Pottery and Oriental ceramics.
In 1986 the display area was extended and a purpose built gallery was created on the ground floor of Aberystwyth Arts Centre where there is an ongoing programme of exhibitions and events.
The Ceramic Collection is now more than ever at the heart of teaching at the School of Art, as a teaching and research resource for staff and student.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Monday to Saturday from 9am - 8pm
Sundays 12 - 5pm.
Prices
Free entry
Free entry
Address
Penglais,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3DE
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 598818 Lat: 52.41617 Long: -4.06286
Situated at centre of main university campus in Aberystwyth - turning off A487. Free parking evening and weekends.
Aberystwyth train station is located 1 mile away with local transport linking the train station and campus as well as longer distances.
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Parking: free
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality