Cwtsh

A creative space in Newport bringing people together through arts, culture, learning, and community connection - plus a venue for hire. Come and join us!

Exhibitions, workshops, open mic and wellbeing. Embrace the Cwtsh – a welcoming corner of creativity in Newport. Cwtsh is an ultra local arts centre that opened in February 2015 in the former "Stow Hill Library building at the Handpost, Newport. If ‘small is beautiful’, so was Stow Hill library, a much-loved institution that served the local community from 1940 until it closure in 2013. Small libr

aries help to develop reading skills and a love of literature. A group of us met "on the picket line" as campaigners to persuade Newport City Council to keep the library open. Now we have worked together to re-open the building as a micro arts centre at the Handpost.

30/05/2026

A lovely evening shared at the Cwtsh with art lovers and friends who came to the Royal Watercolour Society of Wales exhibition launch last night. The exhibition is on until 21st June and we hope many more will attend. It is a privilege to host a Newport showing of the artwork of such a prestigious society.

20/05/2026

Cwtsh is proud to have been chosen to exhibit artworks by the prestigious Royal Watercolour Society of Wales in our gallery. A wonderful display by numerous artists of the society from throughout Wales will be on show from 29th May-21st June. All are cordially invited to the opening night of the exhibition on Friday 29th from 6.00 to 8.00 pm. As always, Cwtsh will provide refreshments and we look forward to welcoming you to a lively, enjoyable and artistically inspiring evening. All welcome!

18/04/2026

Real people at the launch of 'Fakes'. Many thanks to the artists and their followers for bringing a delightful and appreciative gathering to the Cwtsh gallery yesterday evening.

13/04/2026

Come and join us to view the latest creations from the Vision Arts group of accomplished contemporary artists from Newport and South East Wales. Their modern-day renditions of some of the most famous paintings the art world has ever known are intended as a tribute to the famous artists who created them. Bound to delight art lovers of all ages, 'Fakes' could also raise the awareness of those of us who are less familiar with the works of past masters. Drinks and nibbles, plus the assembly of cultured folk typical of Cwtsh gatherings are guaranteed to make the occasion a most pleasurable one. All welcome!
Launch event: Friday, April 17th 6-8 pm.
Viewing continues to Sunday 17th May, 1-4 pm on Friday, Saturday. Sunday.
Cwtsh Gallery, 244 Stow Hill, NP20 4HA, www.cwtsh.org
Cwtsh is an accessible facility.

11/04/2026

Photos from our April First Friday talk by ladies from the Wales Society of Botanical Artists.

14/03/2026

Full house last night for the launch of CAVC Students' 'Thought Experiment' Never before has Cwtsh showcased the talents of so many young photographers. A proud moment for them, their parents, their tutor Paul Woffenden and for the Cwtsh. Exhibition continues now until April 5th, so come and share our enjoyment of this very special show. Open 1-4 Fri, Sat, Sun.

10/03/2026

Such a pleasing sight, Cwtsh takeover by CAVC young photographic creatives today hanging their work. A talented bunch, setup almost complete ready for launch on Friday. Onward!

09/03/2026

Starting this Friday at Cwtsh 'Thought Experiment' by photography students at Cardiff and the Vale College whose talents have been put to the test using photography to relate offbeat experiences of everyday life. It's been an intriguing challenge meant to stretch their creative faculties in producing unconventional images that will no doubt arouse everyone' s curiosity. Your support for their efforts would be a welcome boost to their aspirations as young photographers.
Friday, March 13th, 6-8 pm. Exhibition continues to Sunday April 5th. Cwtsh Gallery, 26 Stow Hill NP20 4HA. Accessible. Nibbles and drinks, all welcome.

24/02/2026

Ben Wildsmith giving an enthralling talk to us at Cwtsh on First Friday Extra and reading from his new book 'Whose Song To Sing?' Book signing followed and Ben's picture also taken with fellow author Odette DeBono, whose new book 'White Sheep' launches at the Newport Festival of Words on March 6th.

15/02/2026

Monty Dart, Newport historian in full flight giving her talk on Newport Indoor Market at the Cwtsh on Valentine's Day. An audience of 20 were entertained by Monty's depth of knowledge, folksy style and fascinating images collected with care and expertise from a variety of sources.

Address

226 Stow Hill
Newport
NP204HA

Telephone

+441633664498

Website

http://www.cwtsh.org/

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