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 a cool place in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales. It's an arts centre and gallery, also known as the Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth. It used to be called MOMA Wales.
This museum is right next to a building called Y Tabernacl, or The Tabernacle. The Tabernacle used to be a church (a Wesleyan chapel). 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. It now has six different rooms where you can see amazing art!
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Discover MOMA Machynlleth: A Hub for Art and Culture
MOMA Machynlleth started its journey as MOMA Wales in 1986. It began with The Tabernacle, which was a performing arts centre in an old chapel. A businessman named Andrew Lambert had the idea to create this special place.
In 1994, the centre grew even bigger. New art galleries were added, along with a recording studio and a language lab. This made it a fantastic place for many different activities.
In 2016, the museum received official recognition from the Welsh Government. At that time, it changed its name to MOMA Machynlleth.
Exciting Events and Art Exhibitions
MOMA Machynlleth is a busy place with lots happening all year!
The Machynlleth Festival: A Celebration of Arts
Every year in late August, the Machynlleth Festival takes place in the Auditorium. During this week, you can enjoy many different events. There are special music shows for children and exciting jazz performances.
The festival also features the Hallstatt Lecture, which teaches about Celtic culture. Another highlight is the Glyndŵr Award, given to people who have made a big difference in the arts in Wales.
Temporary Art Shows and Competitions
Throughout the year, MOMA Machynlleth hosts many temporary exhibitions. These shows feature different artists and types of art, so there's always something new to see.
In August, an international art competition called the Tabernacle Art Competition is held. Artists from all over the world can enter their work.
The Tabernacle Collection: A Look at Welsh Art
The museum has its own special collection of art, called The Tabernacle Collection. It includes over 400 artworks! Most of these pieces are by artists who lived and worked in Wales during the 20th and 21st centuries.
The paintings and drawings from this collection are shown in different rotations. This means you might see new pieces from the collection each time you visit.
Famous Artists in the Collection
Some of the famous artworks in this permanent 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 and The River Dyfi are also part of the collection. There are even two drawings of the famous writer Dylan Thomas by his friend Mervyn Levy.
Artists like Peter Prendergast and Shani Rhys James have also received the Glyndŵr Award. Their works, such as Prendergast's Early Winter, Nant Ffrancon Valley and Rhys James's Night Kitchen I, are also part of the collection.
The Tannery: A Restored Art Space
The Tannery is another cool part of MOMA Machynlleth. It used to be an old building where leather was made. On November 5, 2014, the Montgomeryshire Branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales (CPRW) gave MOMA a special award for restoring it. This award, called the Rural Wales Award, recognized the beautiful and careful way the building was brought back to life.
The Tannery officially opened as an extra art and sculpture gallery in May 2014. Before it became an art gallery, a detailed record was made of the building. This helped preserve its history and its importance to Machynlleth's leather industry.
Performance Facilities: The Tabernacle Auditorium
The Auditorium at The Tabernacle is a great place for shows. It can seat 325 people! Many events happen here regularly, such as:
- Chamber and choral music concerts.
- Drama performances.
- Lectures and conferences.
The venue has a special Steinway grand piano. It also has translation booths, recording equipment, and a cinema screen. The Foyer, with its lovely oak beams, has a bar. The building is also designed to be easy for people with disabilities to access.
Ty Llyfnant is another building with music teaching rooms and an art studio. The Green Room is used as a Language Laboratory, where Lifelong learning classes are held.
