Oriel Myrddin gallery bosses launch new study into ambitious development plans


Oriel Myrddin gallery bosses in Carmarthen are investigating ambitious plans to further develop both the gallery and Carmarthen’s emerging cultural quarter in King Street.
The gallery has commissioned a feasibility study to look in to the artistic, community and business benefits of the redevelopment of the Oriel Myrddin site.
The gallery has been operating successfully for more than 20 years and has gained an excellent reputation as the main publicly funded art and craft gallery in the South West region.
The team are now looking to extend the reach and impact of the gallery’s programme and education provision and explore plans to integrate an iconic new-build on the site of the bus shelter with the aim of attracting more footfall to the town.
RDP Sir Gâr’s Innovative Communities, part of the Axis 4 Innovative Hubs scheme, has part-funded the feasibility study along with the Arts Council of Wales.
Gallery Manager Meg Anthony said: “We’re really excited to have been given this opportunity, and are so grateful for the funding that enables the Feasibility Study to happen. We hope the benefits could be far reaching and really significant for Carmarthen”
Innovative Communities supports the trialling of new ideas that could benefit community life and is funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded by Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
If you would like further details on RDP Sir Gâr grants and support, please call 01267 242366 or visit wwec.org.uk

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