The Richard and Rosemary Wakelin Purchase Award 2011

7 May - 30 June 2011

A selection of ceramic work by Meri Wells, winner of the Richard and Rosemary Wakelin Purchase Award 2011.

Hengwrt: 400 Years of the King James Bible

23 April - 10 September 2011

An exhibition to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible.

Clive Hicks-Jenkins: A Retrospective

7 May - 20 August 2011

A major exhibition celebrating the renowned Welsh artist's sixtieth birthday.

Small World - Travel in Wales and Beyond

16 October 2010 - 2 April 2011

A major exhibition on the history of travel and exploration in Wales and beyond through images, journals, text and items from the Library's unique collections.

Jean-Claude Charbonel & John Welson, Surrealism: The Celtic Eye

16 April - 2 July 2011

An exhibition of Celtic art by two leading surrealist artists from Wales and Brittany.

Places

29 January - 2 April 2011

‘Places’ is a diverse collection of artworks created by local artists with learning difficulties from Plas Lluest Day Services.

Writers of Wales

11 December 2010 - 26 November 2011

Welsh language author, Islwyn Ffowc Elis, and the National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke, will be the featured authors.

Yemen: Charles & Patricia Aithie

25 September 2010 - 2 April 2011

An exhibition of striking photographs of the Yemen community by Charles and Patricia Aithie.

Curwen: Art, Words and Music in Print

10 July - 11 September 2010

An exhibition on the work of the Curwen Press celebrating their contribution to Welsh music and art.

Joan Baker A Retrospective: 65 years of painting

10 July - 11 September 2010

An exhibition looking back at the 65-year career of the Cardiff-born artist.

Claudia Williams: Remembering Tryweryn

19 June - 4 September 2010

A personal look at the Tryweryn events through the eyes of the artist Claudia Williams.

Denys Short: Square Routes

1 March - 4 June 2010

An exhibition featuring the work of the acclaimed Pembrokeshire artist.

Say Cheese! Portraits of the Welsh

1 February - 19 June 2010

A unique opportunity to see some of Wales' most iconic faces from the Library's collection.

Alan Percy Walker: A Detailed Look

7 December - 12 Febuary 2010

An exhibition of exquisite watercolours by local artist Alan Percy Walker.

David Tress - Chasing Sublime Light

30 October - 24 December 2009

A touring exhibition of paintings and drawings inspired by the powerful mountainous landscapes of Northern Britain, Scotland and Wales.

Ken Elias: A Retrospective - A celebration of 40 years of painting

11 September - 24 December 2009

An autobiographical exhibition celebrating the work of Glynneath artist Ken Elias.

Stuart Evans: Gofod/Space

1 September - 20 November 2009

An exhibition of art boxes and sculpture by the Aberystwyth-based artist.

Edward Lhuyd (1660-1709)

29 June - 21 August 2009

2009 marks the death of the scientist and philologist Edward Lhuyd. To commemorate, the National Library will be hosting an exhibition to coincide with an international conference on Lhuyd at the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies.

Alistair Crawford - Some Thoughts and Feelings

29 June - 9 October 2009

Past and present works from this popular Aberystwyth-based artist.

Past Present and Future: 50 Years of Watercolour Painting in Wales

29 June - 21 August 2009

An exhibition of various works by members of the Society in conjunction with the Society's 50th birthday celebrations.

Photographs of Radnorshire from the P B Abery Collection

21 March 2009 - 14 August 2009

An exhibition of photographs from the Library's collection looking back at the life of photographer Percy Benzine Abery (1877-1948).

Ceredigion Historical Society 1909-2009

9 April - 29 May 2009

An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the Ceredigion Historical Society.

Step by Step

5 March 2011 - March 2012

Step by Step - Tracing your ancestors at The National Library of Wales. An exhibition which highlights the rich family history resources held at the Library.

Recent Acquisitions

28 February 2009 - 27 March 2009

An exhibition of non-print items recently added by purchase or donation to the Library's collections. The exhibition includes framed artworks, paintings, sculptures, sketches and photographs, together with manuscripts and archives.

John Meirion Morris - Presence

28 February 2009 - 29 May 2009

A retrospective look at the work of this popular sculptor.

Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci

8 November 2008 – 7 February 2009

Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: An Exhibition to Celebrate the Sixtieth Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales.

Authors of Wales

3 January - 5 December 2009

A selection of archives, photographs and paintings relating to two literary giants from Wales, Kate Roberts and Dylan Thomas.

Gareth Parry - Some Places, Some People

6 December - 28 February 2009

New works by the popular contemporary artist from north Wales.

Mapping the Welsh Group at 60

8 November 2008 - 31 January 2009

Mapping the Welsh Group at 60: A touring exhibition to celebrate the 60 years of the Welsh Group. The exhibition will include works by past and present members of the group.

Other Rooms, Other Voices

28 November 2008 – 30 January 2009

Other Rooms, Other Voices: A resident artist’s reflections exploring the journey from vault to reading room Location: Hafan and the Education Room

Traditional Welsh Costume

21 June - 4 October 2008

A substantial exhibition on the history of the traditional Welsh Costume and an unique opportunity to see items from private and public collections from every part of Britain in one location.

Jeremy Moore - Blaenau: Between Earth and Heaven

20 September - 22 November 2008

An exhibition of new works by the photographer from Aberystwyth

The National Monuments Record of Wales: Collecting Our Past

9 August - 22 November 2008

An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.

Coal Faces - Life after Coal in Afan Valley

28 June - 6 September 2008

Coal Faces - Life after Coal in Afan Valley. Exhibition by Tina Carr and Annemarie Schöne.

Kyffin - A Celebration

14 June - 2 August 2008

Commissioned bindings by Gregynog Press and Designer Bookbinders.

Wales Portrait Award 2

19 April - 31 May 2008

An opportunity to see the winning selections from the biennial national portrait competition.

From Africa to Iceland by John Rogers

5 April - 31 May 2008

An exhibition of works by the Cardiff-born artist, exploring the links between the Celtic nations of the Atlantic Ocean.

Protest

16 February 2008 - 14 February 2009

The History of protest in Wales - from the Rebecca Riots in 1843, to the Welsh language demonstrations of the 1960's.

Wise and Foolish Dreamers

13 February - 28 March 2008

The exhibition that has toured Wales is organised by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and is accompanied by workshops for schools led by its coordinator, the historian Phil Cope.

For the Love of Making Books

26 January - 24 March 2008

A touring exhibition by Wrexham Arts Centre of Artists' books and related artwork.

'The Valleys' by Anthony Stokes

12 January 2008 - 5 April 2008

A touring exhibition of photographs on the South Wales valleys.

Winifred Coombe Tennant: A life through art

1 December - 24 March 2008

An exhibition of works from the collection of Winifred Coombe Tennant, one of Wales' most significant art patrons of the twentieth century. The exhibition is curated by Peter Lord and includes works by Evan Walters, Kyffin Williams, Gwen John and John Elwyn from both private and public collections.

Lens 2007 - Festival of Welsh Documentary Photography

10 November 2007 - 19 January 2008.

An exhibition of photographs to coincide with the Lens 2007 Festival of Welsh Documentary Photography.

The Gregynog Press

20 October - April 2008

An exhibition on the history of the renowned Gregynog Press, displaying some of their best works from the Library's collection.

Everywhere in Chains: Wales and Slavery

8 September - 3 November 2007

A touring exhibition marking the bicentenary of the end of the slavery trade in 1807.

Of a Feather - Colin See-Paynton

20 October - 5 January 2008

Exquisite new wood engravings on avian theme to coincide with a limited-edition book produced by the Gregynog Press.

The Visual Art Collection

14 July - 6 October

An insight into the Library's vast and varied collection of Welsh visual art

Treasures from the Vaults

7 April - 7 July

An exhibition showcasing works from the largest and richest national collection of Welsh photographs.

In This Place

19 of March 2007 – 3 of November 2007
A major exhibition celebrating the 100 years of The National Library of Wales that leads us through the past century and delves into the depths of the collection.

Welsh Landscape

19 of March – 12 of May
Paintings from the Library’s collections by artists who have been inspired by the Welsh landscape, including Richard Wilson and Sir Kyffin Williams

John Donne & Robert Owen

24 of February 2007 – 6 of October 2007
An exhibition on the works of English poet John Donne, and Welsh socialist Robert Owen, assembled from the Library’s collections.

100: The Library’s Century

24 of February 2007 – 5 of January 2008
To coincide with the Library’s centenary celebrations, this exhibition looks at the day-to-day life of the National Library, from the original architectural drawings and the laying of the foundation stone to the present day.

Home Sweet Home

17 of June 2006 - 10 of February 2007
An exhibition on the social history of housekeeping in Wales.