Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Art museum and cultural center in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art is an art museum located in a former chapel next to Plas Mawr, a historic Tudor mansion in Conwy. The galleries display works from artists connected to Wales across multiple periods and styles.
The academy was founded to promote and support Welsh artistic talent in the region. It received royal status in 1882 when Queen Victoria granted it the 'Royal' designation at the request of the Prime Minister.
The building houses a working community of Welsh artists whose creations are displayed throughout the galleries. You can see how contemporary and traditional works from the region are presented and celebrated here.
The venue welcomes visitors with free entry and has accessibility features throughout the building for your comfort. Several parking options are available within walking distance if you arrive by car.
This is the only art institution in Wales to hold royal patronage status, a distinction granted over 140 years ago. This formal recognition sets it apart as a venue with particular historical weight in the Welsh art world.
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