September 16, 2026 - 229 views
Arts organisations and cultural venues across North Wales are among 58 recipients of a new Welsh Government capital investment programme designed to improve arts facilities and widen access to culture.
The Arts Capital Investment Fund, administered by the Arts Council of Wales, is supporting projects ranging from building improvements and accessibility work to new equipment and the development of cultural spaces.
Among the North Wales organisations receiving funding are Mostyn in Llandudno, Galeri Caernarfon, Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias, CARN and Theatr Bara Caws in Caernarfon, CellB in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw in Llanbedrog, Tabernacl in Bethesda, Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham and the University of Wrexham's William Aston Hall.
The investment also includes support for Creu Cymru, which works with theatres and arts organisations across Wales.
At Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham, £72,000 will support design work to improve the North Arcade and Flexible Space entrance, with the aim of creating a more welcoming permanent space for art and play while retaining flexibility for markets and events.
The fund attracted 81 applications, with 58 organisations successful in the first round.
The Arts Council of Wales says the projects will help protect important cultural assets, improve accessibility, reduce environmental impact and create opportunities for artists and communities.
The Welsh Government is now putting another £2 million into the fund. Applications reopen tomorrow, taking the total amount being invested in arts capital projects this year to £10 million.
Arts and Culture Minister Heledd Fychan said the investment was about more than buildings, describing the venues and spaces as places which bring communities together, support local identity and provide jobs and skills.
For North Wales, the awards cover a wide range of organisations — from established venues such as Mostyn and Galeri to community and grassroots arts organisations.
The projects are also taking place at a time when arts organisations across Wales are facing rising running and maintenance costs, making capital investment particularly important for venues trying to keep buildings accessible, modern and fit for future use.
