Job opportunity at Canfas
Are you on Universal Credit and aged between 18- 24years?
Would you like to work at a busy independent contemporary art gallery in the old market town of Cardigan in South Ceredigion?
Our gallery offers an opportunity for a candidate to learn a range of skills required to run a gallery whilst becoming a valued member of the team.
The gallery is open 7 days a week during the busy summer months and Monday to Saturday, October â March.
This is a great opportunity to learn Contemporary Welsh art, sales and media.
Role within the gallery
To support the manager with the day to day admin
Gallery floor to include, sales, display of pieces, labelling, responding to queries
Rehanging art work and new exhibitions
Liaising with customers and artists
Updating and translation of website and social media
Following and implementing Covid 19 safety procedures
Handling money and transactions
Opening and closing of gallery
Cleaning the gallery floor
Personal Qualities
Professional manner
Good time keeping
Flexible working, 25 hours per week including Saturdays and covering holiday/sickness when needed
Confident in their spoken and written Welsh is desirable
What we can give to you:
We will train you in the use of office software and WordPress website skills
Mentor you in creating blogs and social media updates and photographing art work
Support your professional development and communication skills
Help you to update your C.V
Encourage you to attend training when appropriate
Gain confidence when dealing with people
Further develop your skills and experience ready for the next stages of your career
The roles you are applying for:
âą a minimum of 25 hours per week, for 6 months including Saturdays
âą paid the National Minimum Wage for your age group
âą no extensive training is needed before you begin the job placement
If you think you would you would enjoy working in a creative environment please email us with your CV to info@canfas.co.uk and send us a covering letter or short social media post to tell us why you think you would be suitable.
For more information contact Anne or Claire at info@canfas.co.uk
Craft Festival Wales 2024 Call for EntriesÂ
Applications are invited from makers working to the highest standards.â â You make ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper.â â Your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality.â â You live anywhere in the world. â
Craft Festival Wales / GĆ”yl Grefft Cymru â
Cardigan. Craft Festival Wales will be held over three days at Cardigan Castle from 6 â 8 September 2024.
Embracing A Wonderful Summer & Exciting Times Ahead!
Canfas has had a very busy summer and is looking forward to upcoming events as well as some exciting news we want to share!
Iwan Bala âEthnograff(r)icaâ Review by Cathryn Gwynn
For several decades. Iwan Balaâs raw, unflinching work has shone a light on issues of culture, national identity, history and politics. One of its hallmarks, of course, is the integration of text â as slogan, poetry or comment â in strong black lettering, in paintings where landscape and figure merge in powerful, urgent messages.
Sam Vicary Interview 2022
Sam Vicary talking about here June 2022 exhibtion here at Canfas
Affordable Art Fair – Hampstead Heath 2022
Canfas has been chosen to exhibit at Affordable Art Fair - Hampstead Heath 2022 - 5-8th May 2022
Interview with Elizabeth haines – February 2022
Elizabeth Haines talking about here February 2022 exhibtion here at Canfas
Lucy Burns ‘Folklore ‘ Interview
Lucy Burns talking about her February 2022 solo exhibition at Canfas
Film with Adrian Bradbury
Adrian Bradbury talking about his December 2021- January 2022 solo exhibition at Canfas
Film with Alison Lochhead
Alison Lochhead talking about her October 2021 exhibition'What's Happening?' at Canfas
Pete Bodenham – Neptune’s Bin Bag
Artist Pete Bodenham talks about his current exhibit at Canfas for the Art Of Protest gallery take over.
Angharad Taris – August 2021
Interview with Local artist Angharad Taris about her August 2021 exhibition at Canfas
Pete Bodenham – August 2021
August 2021 interview with Pete Bodenham about his ceramic exhibition
Adam Taylor – August 2021
Interview with Adam Taylor about his August 2021 window show in Canfas.
June 2021 window display interview with Natalie Chapman
A bright and vibrant window display with Natalie Chapman
ArtDrop 2021 interview with Natalie Chapman
Interview with ARTDROP curator Natalie Chapman
Natalie Chapman interview
Interview with Natalie Chapman about her social documentary photographic exhibition
Interview with Sam Vicary May 2021
10 minute film with Sam Vicary talking about her new exhibition at Canfas
Cymry ar Gynfas 2: Meinir Mathias and Iolo Williams S4C
Meinir Mathias paints wildlife expert Iolo Williams
Pauline Latham Interview April 2021
Interview with Pauline Latham about her 2021 show in Canfas.
Come and work with us at Canfas
Are you on Universal Credit and aged between 18- 24years? Would you like to work at a busy independent contemporary art gallery in the old market town of Cardigan in South Ceredigion?
Jonathan Retallick – short film
A short film of Jonathan Retallick introducing his exhibition at Canfas, December 2020
Rose Sanderson – December 2020
Interview with Rose Sanderson about her exhibition of 'Lichen' paintings at Canfas in December 2020
Suzanne Harris – Film November 2020
Interview with artist and painter Suzanne Harris about her November 2020 exhibition at Canfas
Ag Cain – October 2020
Ag Cain talking about his October Exhibition at Canfas - October 2020
Elizabeth Haines filmed Interview 2020
Filmed Interview with Elizabeth Haines talking about her exhibition at Canfas in September 2020
Carole Hodgson film October 2020
A filmed Interview with Carole Hodgson in October 2020 talking about her work and her solo exhibition at Canfas Gallery in Cardigan.
Meinir Mathias – Introduction
This is the first of a series of short films by Meinir Mathias
Artists on Art: Sam Vicary by Martha Lloyd Morgan
In this, the first of a new series, Artists on Art, Cardigan based artist and regular Canfas exhibitor, Sam Vicary, contemplates artistic influences, beloved works, and her own creative process.
Open Call for New Artists for 2021/2022
Once a year we invite Welsh artists or artists based in Wales to submit their work for future exhibitions. Deadline extended due to Covid 19 lockdown until February 28th 2021
Exhibition review October 2020 â Carole Hodgson
Caroleâs exhibition at Canfas is a masterful celebration of texture, form, light, and shade. Simply but effectively displayed, Caroleâs works are allowed to speak for themselves, without interference, and invite contemplation from every angle.
Elizabeth Haines – Review by Caroline Juler
Elizabeth Haines has a new show at Canfas. It consists of a handful of relatively large, confidently handled abstract paintings which she has made over the last 18 months and during the pandemic lockdown this year. She says the enforced isolation allowed her to focus better on her work which has so often relied on…
Unaiza Ismail talk at Canfas, 6pm Friday 13th December 2019
We are delighted to welcome artist Unaiza Ismail to talk about her practice and show artwork from her 2 week residency in CreateSpace Wales in Ferwig.
Meeting 7.30pm Sat 9th November @ Stwdio 3
On Saturday 9th November at 7.30 in Stiwdio 3, Cardigan, I will be giving a talk and facilitating an open discussion along with Suzi and Beth on âwhat and how do art schools teach?â
‘Other Voices’ at Canfas
We are very excited to be part of the 'Other Voices' Music Trail, and to be hosting these two wonderful artists: 5pm - Friday - Particpant 5pm - Saturday - AccĂŒ
Pembrokeshire Online Review
One of the latest winds to blow into Cardiganâs flying sails is Oriel Canfas. Itâs not the only art space here, but the gallery which opened in July is offering something different enough to make it stand out.
Talk by US artist Julia Rymer Saturday 12th October 2019 at Canfas
Artist Julia Rymer to talk about her work and showing drawings and paintings from her 2 week residency in CreateSpace Wales in Ferwig.Â
Ian Phillips – 28/9/19 – 22/11/19
New exhibition from Aberystwyth based printmaker Ian Phillips
10% discount on Fine Art Materials for ‘Friends of Canfas’
10% discount on Fine Art Materials for 'Friends of Canfas' at Y Wiber
