Applications

We try to showcase a wide variety of work from conceptual to craft and design work, and we work with artists from all over the world. We exhibit works on all kinds of themes, but we are particularly interested in work that responds specifically to the location and its history, and to the ideas of Clough and Amabel Williams-Ellis and their children. This could include ideas relating to art, design, architecture, society, politics, planning, science, literature, conservation, or any other issue they explored in their long and varied careers.

The idea is to encourage the artists we work with to engage with the work that was done by the Brondanw family, and challenge it or develop it further, update it or reject it altogether, but to consider the heritage of the place in the present moment and consider whether it is relevant for the future. We are looking for honest, insightful and original responses, not unquestioning admiration.

See the 'History and Collections' pages to learn more about the Williams-Ellis family and their work. You are welcome to inquire further about any part of this that interests you, our collections curator will do her best to assist you.

Having said all this, we are also open to the ideas of artists who have nothing to do with the history of the site, provided that the work is original and meaningful.

The other thing that we are keen for artists to consider is whether they are able to offer workshops, talks or other events as part of their time at Brondanw. We put a lot of emphasis on community engagement, and we want to offer people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience the creative process first hand. Please see our ‘events’ pages for more information about this.