CERI RICHARDS CENTENARY

CERI RICHARDS 1903 - 1971
DUNVANT JUNE 6 - JULY 20 SWANSEA

Friday 6 June

Festival Launch

To launch the Dunvant Ceri Richards Centenary Festival, Mel Gooding writer, critic and author of the recently published definitive work on Ceri Richards, presented an evening reflection on the artist, his birthplace and its influence on the artist.
Venue: Dunvant Unemployed & Social Centre.
Time:
7.30p.m.

Saturday 28 June
Fun On The Meadow
A morning of entertainment in the heart of the village.
Venue: Dunvant Meadow/Social Centre.
Time: 10a.m. - 12noon

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June
An Artist's Palette of Song
A tribute to the world of art through music, song and dance, presented by The Moonlight Theatre. Venue: Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea.
Time: 7.30p.m.
Saturday 28 June
The Great and the Good
National Library of Wales, touring exhibition of photographs of artists, writers and musicians from its archive of Bernard Mitchell photographs, featuring leading contemporary figures in the arts including photographs of Ceri Richards in his studio, Vernon Watkins, Fred Janes and Daniel Jones.
To be opened by Councillor Robert Francis-Davies at 200p.m.
Venue: Arts Wing, Swansea Grand Theatre
Dates: 29 June - 2 August.
Monday 9 June

Dunvant Boys

Writer Rian Evans, daughter of poet and filmmaker John Ormond will talk about the longstanding friendship of John Ormond and Ceri Richards and present his film portrait "Piano has many strings" Venue: Dunvant Junior School, Dunvant
Time: 7.30p.m.
Monday 30 June
Ceri Richards & The Kardomah Gang
Photographer Bernard Mitchell will present an evening of images and reminiscences on Ceri Richards and Welsh artists, poets and composers from the Welsh Arts Archive.
Venue: Penyfro Primary School, Dunvant.
Time: 7.30p.m.

Thursday 12 June

An Evening with Goff Morgan

The writer, poet and actor Golf Morgan will reflect on the humour of poetry and children.
Venue: Pen y Fro Primary School, Dunvant.
Time: 7.00p.m.

Wednesday 2 July

Exhibition Dunvant Infants

This term Dunvant Infant School will be celebrating the life and work of Ceri Richards together with their investigation of many cultures through music, art and dance.
Venue: Dunvant Infant School
Time: 3.30 - 5.00p.m.
Sunday 15 June
Ceri Richards and Swansea:
A personal view

Artist and art historian Ceri Thomas will give a personal guided tour of the Ceri Richards exhibition.
Venue: Glynn Vivian Art Gallerys Swansea.
Time: 2.30p.m.

Saturday 5 July
Dunvant Rugby Football Club Carnival

Procession at l.30p.m.

Sunday 15 June

Gymanfa Ganu - In Praise of the Artist

An evening of music and praise to commemorate the life and work of Ceri Richards, with Dunvant Male Choir, guest conductor Allan Fewster and guest baritone Martin Lloyd
Venue: Ebenezer Chapel, Dunvant.
Time: 7.30p.m.
Wednesday 9 July
Life's Miraculous Poise Between
Light and Dark:
Ceri Richards, Vernon Watkins
& Dylan Thomas

A talk by Professor Tony Curtis of the University of
Glamorgan
Venue: Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.
Time: 7.30p.m.
Tickets and further information Tel: 01792 463980
Monday 16 June

Exhibition Dunvant Junior School

Opened by Rhodri Morgan, First Minister, Welsh Assembly Government.
The children of Dunvant Junior School present work produced during the centenary celebration of Ceri Richards birth.
Venue: Dunyant Junior School.
Time: 4.30.
Wednesday 16 July

Exhibition Penyfro Primary School

The pupils of Penyfro Primary School are pleased to display their ongoing investigation of the life and work of Ceri Richards.
Venue: Penyfro Primary School.
Time: 3.30 - 5.00p.m.
Sunday 22 June

Poetry and Music at the Found Out

An evening of humorous verse and music in the village pub with readings by Malcolm Parr and Swansea's favourite band Boys From the Hill.
Venue: Found Out, Dunvant.
Time: 7.00p.m.
Wednesday 16 July

Poetry at the Centre Poems Gower Swansea and beyond

An evening of verse with Malcolm Parr reflecting on the poetry of Vernon Watkins, Dylan Thomas, John Ormond - and others. Bring a Bottle!
Venue: Dunvant Unemployed & Social Centre.
Time: 7.30p.m.
Tuesday, 24 June
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Guided Tours of the major Ceri Richards retrospective exhibition
Times: l0.30a.m. l2.30p.m. 2.30p.m.
Sunday 20 July
Grand Musical Evening
With Dunvant, Llanelli and Kenfig Hill Male Choirs, Penclawdd Brass Band and guest soloists. Bring a chair!
Venue: Dunvant Rugby Football Club.
Time: 6.00p.m.
Tickets available from Dunvant Rugby Football Club Telephone: .
Wednesday 25 June

Welsh influences on the work of
Ceri Richards

Writer, critic and historian Dr. Peter Wakelin will illustrate the influences of myth and landscape on the artist.
Venue: Dunvant Infant School, Dunvant.
Time: 7.00p.m.

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