Championing Photography in Wales since 2012

Oriel Colwyn is North Wales’ premier photography gallery, dedicted to showcasing inspiring exhibitions from local, national, and international photographers.

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Located within the historic Theatr Colwyn building in the heart of Colwyn Bay, we are passionate about celebrating the power of photography and visual storytelling to provoke thought, and spark conversation

Our aim is to foster a deeper appreciation for photography and the visual arts by making them accessible to all, providing a vibrant cultural space where creativity, culture, and community come together.

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Through an exciting program of exhibitions, talks, and workshops we are committed to showcasing high-quality documentary and contemporary photographic work.

Our exhibitions feature a diverse range of photographers, providing a platform for both emerging and established talents, and offer visitors a space to engage with compelling visual narratives.

What's On

WIN a Corpus|Delicti Deckchair

Corpus|Delicti - Deckchair Raffle! Win one of the deckchairs currently on show in Rolf Kraehenbu...

22nd May, 2025 - 28th June, 2025

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Corpus|Delicti

Rolf Kraehenbuehl

How does the environment we shape mirror and affect us? How do we see, feel, and show places? How...

17th May, 2025 - 28th June, 2025

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Coming Soon

Photo Collage Workshop

Rolf Kraehenbuehl & Oriel Colwyn

Photo Collage workshop at Oriel Colwyn Photo Collage workshop to complement our current exhibiti...

14th June, 2025, 2pm

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Marian Delyth

Talk Photo

Marian Delyth is a Welsh photographer who became passionate about the medium of photography whils...

17th June, 2025, 7pm

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Hollywood, New York, Colwyn Bay

Dafydd Jones

Hollywood, New York, Colwyn Bay Dafydd Jones ( b. 1956. ) Dafydd’s father, Glyn and grandmother...

4th July, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

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Build a Camera

Workshop

Join us for a fun, creative and social workshop where you’ll be creating and customising your ver...

19th July, 2025, 2pm

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Northern Eye Photography Festival 2025

Various

Our North Wales based biennial photography festival is now in its 6th edition. Hosted in the tow...

4th October, 2025 - 5th October, 2025

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