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There are four principal public galleries in North Wales, the oldest being that of the Royal Camrian Academy in Conwy. In 1881, when the RCA was constituted by Queen Victoria, Betws-y-Coed was at the peak of it's fame as home to large numbers of professional and amateur artists. Snowdonia has a long tradition of inspiring world renowned artists and continues to draw and inspire emerging artists who are invited to exhibit at the RCA - find out more at;
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The other noted galleries are Storiel in Bangor, Kyffin Williams' Oriel Mon,and the contemporary Mostyn Gallery in Llandudno.
In addition, Bodelwyddan Castle has a permanent loan collection from the National Portrait Gallery and hosts major touring exhibitions.
Major private galleries include:
Ffin Y Parc on Betws Road which hosts monthly exhibitions by contemporary Welsh artists with strong roots and connections to the area
Plas Glyn y Weddw at Llanbedrog on the Lleyn Peninsula. set in a stunning former private country house overlooking Cardigan Bay.
Tegfryn Art Gallery at Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey. Probably the longest established gallery in North Wales.
Galleri Betws Y Coed Conwy. Situated in the village that was the home of Britains first artists' colony set up by artist David Cox at the Royal Oak Hotel
