MOMA, Wales facts for kids
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| Established | 1994 |
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| Location | Machynlleth, Powys, Wales |
| Type | Art museum |
MOMA Machynlleth is an exciting arts centre and gallery in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales. It's right next to a historic building called Y Tabernacl (The Tabernacle).
The Tabernacle used to be a Wesleyan chapel, a type of church. In the mid-1980s, it was changed into a place for performing arts, like music and plays. Since then, MOMA Machynlleth has grown next to it. Today, the museum has six different rooms where art is shown.
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About MOMA Machynlleth
MOMA Machynlleth started its journey in 1986. Back then, it was known as MOMA Wales. It began as part of Y Tabernacl, which was a new performing arts center. This idea came from a businessman named Andrew Lambert.
In 1994, the center grew even more. New art galleries were added. They also built a recording studio and a language lab. In 2016, the museum received special recognition from the Welsh Government. At that time, its name officially changed to MOMA Machynlleth.
Fun Events and Exhibitions
MOMA Machynlleth is a busy place with lots to see and do.
Machynlleth Festival
Every year in late August, the Machynlleth Festival takes place. It happens in the Auditorium. During this week, many different events are held. You can enjoy everything from concerts for kids to exciting jazz performances.
The festival also has special talks. One is the Hallstatt Lecture, which teaches about Celtic culture. Another important event is the Glyndŵr Award. This award celebrates people who have made a great contribution to the arts in Wales.
Art on Display
All year round, MOMA shows Modern Welsh Art. This is an exhibition that changes regularly. It features amazing artists from Wales. The museum also hosts many temporary exhibitions. These shows bring new and exciting art to Machynlleth.
In August, there's a special art competition. It's called the international Tabernacle Art Competition. Artists from all over can take part.
The Tabernacle Art Collection
The Tabernacle Collection is a large group of artworks. It has more than 400 pieces. Most of the art is by artists who live and work in Wales. These works were created in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Paintings and drawings from this collection are shown in different rotations. This means you can see new pieces each time you visit. Some famous works in the collection include:
- Portrait of William McElroy by Augustus John
- Toasting by Stanley Spencer
- Portrait of a Woman by Percy Wyndham Lewis
MOMA Wales also owns several paintings by Sir Kyffin Williams. These include Waterfall, Ogwen, Cottages, Cilgwyn, Carreg Cennen, and Road above Deiniolen. The Brotherhood of Ruralists is also represented. You can see Graham Arnold's Last Poems (A E Housman) and Journal 1997. Ann Arnold's Clare's Countryside (8) and The River Dyfi are also part of the collection. There are even two drawings of the famous poet Dylan Thomas by his friend Mervyn Levy.
Artists like Peter Prendergast have also received awards here. He won the Glyndŵr Award in 2004. His works Early Winter, Nant Ffrancon Valley and Study for Early Winter, Nant Ffrancon Valley are in the collection. Shani Rhys James is another artist who received the Glyndŵr Award in 2007. Her painting Night Kitchen I is also featured.
The Tannery and Its Award
On November 5, 2014, something special happened. The Montgomeryshire Branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales (CPRW) gave MOMA a special award. It was called the Rural Wales Award. This award was for the amazing restoration of a building called The Tannery.
The award recognized how carefully and beautifully the building was restored. The Tannery officially opened in May 2014. It became an extra gallery space for art and sculptures at MOMA. Before the building was changed into an art gallery, a detailed record was made. This record showed the building's history. It also highlighted how important The Tannery was to Machynlleth's leather industry.
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Inside the display gallery at The Tannery, MOMA, Machynlleth.
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Another view of the display gallery at The Tannery.
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Art on display in The Tannery gallery.
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A street view of The Tannery building.
Performance Spaces
The Tabernacle has excellent facilities for performances.
The Auditorium
The Auditorium in The Tabernacle can seat 325 people. It's a great place for many different events. You can enjoy chamber and choral music here. They also host drama shows and lectures. Sometimes, even conferences take place.
The Auditorium has a special Steinway grand piano. It also has translation booths for different languages. There are recording facilities and a cinema screen. The Foyer, with its oak beams, has a bar. The building is also easy to access for people with disabilities.
Other Rooms
Ty Llyfnant is another building on the site. It has rooms for teaching music. There is also an art studio here. The Green Room is a flexible space. It can be used as a Language Laboratory. This is where Lifelong learning classes are held.
