University invites the public to take a tour of its artworks
A WELSH university is inviting the public in to view its art and ceramic collections, including work by renowned landscape painter Kyffin Williams.
Bangor University is running guided tours from June to September.
The aim is to raise awareness of the collections, with highlights including a mural by Edward Povey in Powis Hall, art and ceramics in the university’s Council Chamber Corridor and a chance to see and learn about the work of other artists including Kyffin Williams, Brenda Chamberlain, Peter Prendergast and Frederick William Hayes.
As well as the general tours that will be held in June and August, there will be an opportunity to attend tours led by specialist guest tour leaders.
In July, artist Jeremy Yates will lead tours on the subject of The Art of Giving, concentrating on sections of the collection.
In September, David Roberts, the university’s former registrar, will lead tours on the theme of A Lasting Monument: The Design and History of the University’s Main Building.
The guided tours are part of a joint venture with Gwynedd Council to increase access to Bangor University’s hidden museum collections as part of the Engaging Collections: Widening Access to Gwynedd’s Heritage project that is partly funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Guided tours will start from the foyer of the Main Arts Building, College Road, Bangor, on Saturday, June 10, July 1, August 12 and September 16.
English-language tours will be held from 11am-noon and Welshlanguage tours will run from 12.301.30pm on those days.
Entrance is free but must be booked as there is a maximum of 15 spaces per tour. To book a place, contact Storiel by phoning 01248 353 368 or email storiel@gwynedd. llyw.cymru