This is for artists wishing to pay their entry for the Open Show. The show runs in the Main Gallery and Sculpture Gallery on the top floor mezzanine from Tue 1 April and Sunday 4 May 2025.
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY - CLOSING DATE IS 28 FEB
Entries cost £20 each and there is a maximum of two entries per artist. (The entry fee goes to help cover the cost associated with running the gallery.) Once you have paid the entry fee please make sure you fill in the form. Payment is required to get the order number for the form. You will be provided with a link to submit your artwork, along with dimensions and photographs. The photographs are important as this is what the panel will use to choose submissions.
LINK TO ENTRY FORM ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE
Terms & Conditions
This takes place in the Clore Learning Space every other Monday from 11am until 4pm.
PLEASE NOTE LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS ARE NOW FORTNIGHTLY
Please bring your own materials
The sessions cost £18 for the full day from 11-4pm and £12 for a morning or afternoon session only.
The morning session starts at 11am so please arrive at about 10.45am
The afternoon session starts at 1:45pm so please arrive at least 10 mins beforehand
Next sessions will be:
Monday 10 March
We are showing two of the films from Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures - Snuff and Angel Pavement.
Screenings will take place in the Clore Learning Space at 11am and 2pm.
There will be cushions and chairs for these family screenings.
FREE but ticketed to keep an eye on numbers.
Here is some info about each of the films:
SNUFF - A tale from Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures. Village knight Sir Thomas Magpie, well known for both his generosity and love of flamboyant hats, despairs that his clumsy page Snuff will ever learn the tricky skills he needs to one day be a knight himself. However, when four thieves threaten to raid a local bootmaker’s shop, Snuff has a clever idea to outfox the villains and save the day. His reward? His very own horse and fancy hat, just like a proper knight!
ANGEL PAVEMENT - Corky and Loopy are two ordinary girls, apart from also being secret angels! With the aid of a magic pencil that can draw in the air, they go on ‘angel patrol’ amazing people in their town with beautiful art and rescuing the odd animal too. One day they meet street artist Sid and decide to help him take part in a local drawing competition by lending him the special pencil. Sid creates incredible drawings in the sky, and ultimately scoops a top prize, bringing joy and wonder to all. Angel Pavement is the latest episode in the landmark animated box set Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures, inspired by the whimsical and vibrant work of the beloved children's author and illustrator Sir Quentin Blake.
Jackie Morris is an illustrator, author and painter who lives and works in Wales. She has illustrated many books including The lost Words, co-created with Robert Macfarlane and Hay Festival Book of the year in 2017, The Snow Leopard, The Iceberg and The White Fox. Much of her work is inspired by shapeshifting and the wilder world.
We will be looking at and practicing several different styles of typography, calligraphy and lettering, and use the Tombow brush pens to try brush lettering. We will look to create a unique piece of work using different lettering styles.
£12.50 per person
12 places available – All materials provided
Cantorion Y Gelli is Hay’s mixed-voice, Welsh-language choir.
Musical Director, Gemma Woolford, gathered a group of friends together after the final lockdown to learn one Welsh song, and the fun started from there. Members are either learning Welsh or passionate about Wales and the language, three first language Welsh-speakers keeping a close ear on pronunciation.
Cantorion Y Gelli is excited to collaborate with Hay Castle this St David’s Day to bring you an evening of Welsh entertainment. The choir has a varied repertoire of traditional folk songs, hymns, male voice choir classics and even a football anthem! Come along and celebrate this very important day in the calendar and enjoy some good old-fashioned Welsh “hwyl”!
You can see more about Cantorion y Gwlli on their Facebook page
Print Club is run by our resident printmaker - Aidan Saunders - AKA Prints of Hay.
Print Club costs £6 per session - Some materials will be provided and there will be access to the printing press when accompanied by Aidan.
This club will develop according to the needs and requirements of the members of the group - so why not come along and become a part of Print Club.
DONATIONS FOR MATERIALS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED - WE HAVE A DONATION BOX
Come along to Stewart's illustrated talk on local wildlife which will be accomapnied by some of his wonderful photos taken in and around Hay and Clyro.
A renowned wildlife enthusiast, Stewart will give an engaging talk on the diverse wildlife of Hay and Clyro. This event promises to be a fascinating exploration of the rich natural habitats found in this beautiful landscape.
You can expect to learn about the intricate relationships between the flora and fauna and Stewart's extensive knowledge and passion for wildlife will undoubtedly provide valuable insights and inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or simply curious about local wildlife, this talk is sure to be both informative and inspiring.
Join artist Deb L Bunker for two hours of exploring a fun way to learn some simple principles of watercolour and using the one line drawing technique to produce a still life painting with an illustrative feel.
‘You’ll either love it or hate it’
Materials provided but do bring your own brushes and paints if you have them.
Suitable for beginners and intermediates over 14 years old.
2- 4pm
£30 per person
Have-A-Go Shakespeare
Following our popular taster session in December, we are delighted to announce the beginning of regular workshops here at Hay Castle.
Are you curious about Shakespeare? Would you like to learn more, share what you know and ‘Have-A-Go’ in an informal environment with a like-minded group? Come for tea, a chat and a bash at Shakespeare. No experience or prior knowledge necessary!
The sessions are run by our Artistic Directors, Sue Best and Phil Bowen, who have a lifetime’s experience of working with Shakespeare in a professional and participatory context. The workshops offer an opportunity for all-comers to ‘Have-A-Go’ at Shakespeare in a fun and supportive environment and facilitate discussion around the themes of the plays in both a historical and current context.
£7.50 per session - payable on the day.
All welcome! No experience necessary
Further sessions on:
Tuesday 25 March
Tuesday 8 April
Friday night to Sunday afternoon - 10 sessions with top experts and Friday welcome drinks.
Premium Tickets - £285
Friday night to Sunday afternoon - 10 sessions with top experts and Friday welcome drinks; plus three extra investment briefing sessions, over breakfast and lunch; and Saturday private networking drinks.
Everything included in premium tickets, plus access to Green Room; invitation to Speakers’ Dinner; help with travel and accommodation arrangements; guaranteed front-row seating; name recognition; invitations to London events.
Economics of The Wizard of Oz. Special Screening. 23rd March, 11:00am - £15.00
This special screening of the original 1939 'Wizard of Oz' will be preceded by a short chat with the internationally bestselling author of Money: A Story of Humanity, David McWilliams, who will uncover the entertaining hidden economic depths behind this much-loved children’s fairy story.
Economics of The Wizard of Oz - Childrens' ticket - £10.00
For 14 years and under.
Have-A-Go Shakespeare
Following our popular taster session in December, we are delighted to announce the beginning of regular workshops here at Hay Castle.
Are you curious about Shakespeare? Would you like to learn more, share what you know and ‘Have-A-Go’ in an informal environment with a like-minded group? Come for tea, a chat and a bash at Shakespeare. No experience or prior knowledge necessary!
The sessions are run by our Artistic Directors, Sue Best and Phil Bowen, who have a lifetime’s experience of working with Shakespeare in a professional and participatory context. The workshops offer an opportunity for all-comers to ‘Have-A-Go’ at Shakespeare in a fun and supportive environment and facilitate discussion around the themes of the plays in both a historical and current context.
£7.50 per session - payable on the day.
All welcome! No experience necessary
Further session on:
Tuesday 8 April
Drawing on the Zen tradition of calligraphy, Zen Brushwork works primarily with ki, or energy. Using a large brush, the intention is to let go of thinking and allow the whole body to connect with the physical act of making a mark: to become one with the brush.
The focus of the practice is to relax body/mind and allow ki to flow freely, through energy raising exercises - yokiho - and sitting meditation - zazen.
In the course of the day we will work with mujibō, the Zen line, ensō, the Zen circle, and complete the day by brushing Dai ji zai, ‘Complete freedom’, on Japanese paper.
Cost: £35 waged, £25 unwaged.
Ink, brushes and paper will be supplied. No experience necessary.
Hay Music presents Alis Huws and Sinfonia Cymru Quartet: ‘The Golden Age of Harp’
Experience the rare magic of a harp quintet. Former Royal Harpist and Classic FM Rising Star Alis Huws returns to Sinfonia Cymru to lead an ensemble of harp, flute, violin, viola and cello in a programme featuring French and Belgian gems from the golden age of harp music. Alis has paired the beautiful romanticism of these quintets with pieces from Wales and the USA inspired by the natural world, showcasing the exciting ways composers are writing for harp today. A unique opportunity to hear Alis alongside some of the UK's finest musicians under 30.
Programme
‘Discovering Music’ – an illustrated introduction to the pieces by Alis and the Quartet.
Charles Rochester Young: Song of the Lark
Guy Ropartz: Quintet
Eloise Gynn: Song for an Ancient Tree
Joseph Jongen: Concert a cinq, Op. 71
Tickets £20 (under 25s - £7.50) from www.haymusic.org plus more about Alis and the Sinfonia Cymru Quartet.
Refreshments available before the talk begins. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Have-A-Go Shakespeare
Following our popular taster session in December, we are delighted to announce the beginning of regular workshops here at Hay Castle.
Are you curious about Shakespeare? Would you like to learn more, share what you know and ‘Have-A-Go’ in an informal environment with a like-minded group? Come for tea, a chat and a bash at Shakespeare. No experience or prior knowledge necessary!
The sessions are run by our Artistic Directors, Sue Best and Phil Bowen, who have a lifetime’s experience of working with Shakespeare in a professional and participatory context. The workshops offer an opportunity for all-comers to ‘Have-A-Go’ at Shakespeare in a fun and supportive environment and facilitate discussion around the themes of the plays in both a historical and current context.
£7.50 per session - payable on the day.
All welcome! No experience necessary
The Hay on Wye Guild of Letterpress Printers spend the day showcasing the art of letterpress. Drop in and see demonstrations, including a poster set in wood letters printed on the Castle's vintage Columbian press, and bookmarks printed on a small tabletop press.
Come and learn about the history of printing, and browse the unique items for sale, created by Guild members.
Open 10am to 5pm,
seven days a week.
Hay Castle
Oxford Road
Hay-on-Wye
HR3 5DG
01497 820079
info@haycastletrust.org