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We are extremely proud to receive the Architecture Merit Plaque at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham this year. 

The Eisteddfod Plaque of Merit celebrates new or renovation projects that demonstrate exceptional architectural design. 

In the opinion of the selectors:

"The collaboration between the elegant form of the Urchin café, created by an artist, and the pragmatic architectural plan has resulted in a sustainable and efficient new building that responds to context, sense of place, and the needs of users and visitors - offering a new visual marker for the centre."

In addition, the selectors praised the trustees of Plas Glyn-y-Weddw "for the way they have developed the center strategically over the last 15 years to establish a sustainable and vibrant arts centre".

The award was presented in a special ceremony in the Eisteddfod Pavilion on Saturday, 2nd August and received by Mark Wray, Seb Walker (architects), Matthew Sanderson (sculptor and manufacturer of the urchin cafe) and Gwyn Jones, Director of Plas Glyn-y-Weddw.

We're looking forward to our upcoming exhibition where we will be celebrating 10 years of the Eirian Llwyd Memorial Award Exhibition 2025.

Opening on the 2nd of February, the exhibition will include a selection of various print works from applicants shortlisted for this year’s award, previous recipients and works by the late Eirian Llwyd.

We'll be announcing the shortlisted artists for the award over the next few weeks so make sure to keep an eye out on our socials from Wednesday 8th of January onwards!

Congratulations to Susan Chidley from Tudweiliog on winning the Barnacle Ball which was kindly donated as a raffle prize by Matt Sanderson, designer of the Urchin Cafe. Seen here being presented with her prize by Nia Jones.