An exhibition will honour the return of the Eisteddfod to Cardigan more than 850 years after it was first held at Cardigan Castle.
Oriel Canfas Gallery is marking the occasion with Standing Stones and Living Echoes, featuring painter Gillian McDonald and sculptor Nicola Beattie, both of whom will draw inspiration from Pembrokeshire’s ancient stones and the surrounding landscape.
James Horan, director of Oriel Canfas, said: “With the Eisteddfod returning to Cardigan after so many centuries, there’s a strong sense of homecoming.
“These exhibitions grow from the same landscape that shaped our poetry and art, celebrating the land and the spirit that continue to define Cardigan’s creative core.”
The exhibition runs from March 31 to April 25 at the gallery.
It explores themes of endurance, memory, and renewal through stone, light, and texture.
A drinks reception will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 1pm to 3pm, where visitors will have the chance to meet the artists and share in the celebration.
Oriel Canfas is also sponsoring the 2026 Eisteddfod Gold Medal for Fine Art.
Eisteddfod y Garreg Las takes place this year in Carreg Las, an area named for the local bluestone that shapes both the land and its creative legacy.
The works of McDonald and Beattie are similarly grounded in this elemental relationship between stone, time, and human experience.
The exhibition offers a visual counterpart to the songs, poetry, and performances that will soon fill the town once again – a vivid reminder of the enduring influence and vitality of Welsh creativity.
Oriel Canfas is located at Manchester House on Grosvenor Hill, Cardigan.
Visitors are encouraged to attend the exhibition and join in the celebration of Cardigan’s artistic and cultural heritage.
