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Exhibitions at Plas Newydd
Synwyriwm is a collaborative arts and health project developed by Amser i Siarad and Galeri Caernarfon with Plas Newydd, using creativity to support mental wellbeing and connection.
‘Synwyriwm’; a creative arts and wellbeing exhibition at Plas Newydd
Developed by Amser i Siarad and Galeri Caernarfon, in collaboration with Plas Newydd, ‘Synwyriwm’ is a collaborative arts and health project. The project brings together wellbeing and creativity, using the arts to support mental health and encourage meaningful connection. Following a successful summer at Galeri Caernarfon, the exhibition will be on display in the Music Room at Plas Newydd from Saturday 13 September until Sunday 2 November 2025.
What to expect
This sensory exhibition brings together commissioned works by five Welsh-speaking artists alongside creative pieces developed during a series of workshops with clients from Amser i Siarad. Synwyriwm is a space to reflect, share and celebrate the role creativity can play in supporting people’s mental health.
There’s no additional charge to see the exhibition, normal admission price to Plas Newydd applies. No pre-booking is required however if you’re planning to visit as a large group, we ask you contact plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk in advance to help us plan your visit.
What you need to know:
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Dates: 13 September – 2 November 2025
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Location: The Music Room, Plas Newydd House
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House opening times: 10am–4pm daily (last entry at 3:30pm)
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Included with standard admission
Synwyriwm exhibition
Artwork from the Synwyriwm exhibition
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This exhibition was funded by the Arts Council of Wales, Arts Health and Wellbeing grant, supported by Welsh Government and The National Lottery, and supported by Plas Newydd.
Meet the collaborators
Amser i Siarad is a mental health charity supporting adults and children and young people across Ynys Môn (Anglesey) and Gwynedd. Based in Caernarfon, they provide information and services focused on mental health and wellbeing.
Galeri Caernarfon is a non-for-profit community arts centre offering theatre, cinema, work units and exhibition spaces. Their vision, “Creu Cyfoeth Cymunedol Cynaliadwy” (Creating Sustainable Community Wealth), is reflected in the diverse artistic programming, including theatre, film, exhibitions, music and workshops.
Meet the artists
Five Welsh-speaking artists were commissioned to produce a variety of sensory artworks inspired by the heritage of Plas Newydd. These pieces then shaped a series of workshops with Amser i Siarad clients, where creativity became a way to explore new art forms, spark conversations and support wellbeing.
Each artist brought a unique approach:
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Ticky Lowe led workshops using upcycled fabrics and containers to explore the idea of giving forgotten objects new life.
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Sarah Zybroska introduced participants to storytelling through film and music, encouraging self-expression through sound and image.
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Ffion Pritchard focused on interactive pop-up books, using touch, texture and movement to explore sensory storytelling.
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Glyn Price invited participants to connect with nature through painting and sensory activities in the garden at Plas Newydd.
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Ella Louise Jones worked outdoors with eco-printing and natural dyeing, exploring creativity through colour, scent and nature.
The ‘Synwyriwm’ exhibition will be at Plas Newydd until 2 November 2025. The House is open daily from 10am to 4pm.