After the Romans: Call for Art
- Bethan Ash
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
This year for Neath Art Festival we have chosen to celebrate the art of the Romans with the exhibition ‘After the Romans’.
The Roman Empire has had a great influence on art for centuries and they were well known for their painting, sculptures, architecture and of course mosaic work.
Wales itself has a rich history tied with the Romans.
Recently archaeologists discovered a Roman villa in Margam Park, Port Talbot, which is not too far from Queen Street Gallery here in Neath. It is believed to be the largest Roman villa found in Wales.
As well as this villa, there were many Roman forts in Wales, including one in the grounds of Cardiff Castle and there are many Roman roads in the region, notably Sarn Helen which links North and South Wales.
Inspired by this history and the art and design of the period, we are inviting artists to create artwork inspired by the Romans and this time period with successful applications being exhibited in Queen Street Gallery this October.
We have had great success in previous festivals with themes such as Under Milk Wood, The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland and we want to continue that success this year. Art can be of any medium or style, traditional painting and illustration, print, ceramic & sculpture, textiles, collage, digital. We are open to everyone!
This is a very broad theme but we believe with the history of Romans in the area and in Britain overall it will be a great subject matter to work with. Let your imagination run wild!
Please read though entry guidelines opposite before submitting.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
To enter online, please click the link HERE and follow the instructions provided.
We also have a call out for Young Artists Postcard Art
Ages 5-16
Theme: 'After the Romans'
More Information HERE
Key Details and T&Cs:
Entry Fee: £10 per artwork, maximum for four entries per artist with a max size 100 x 100cm
Submission Deadline: Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Entries must be completed online via queenstreetgalleryneath.co.uk
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 3rd to Saturday 31st October 2026, Opening Saturday 3rd October at 2pm.
Hanging Requirements: All artwork accepted for the exhibition must be ready for hanging with d-rings and cord/string on the back. We do not accept mirror plates or clip frames!
If there is a particular way to hang the piece(s) please let us know in advance e.g. installation pieces or sculptures.
Delivery: Artists are responsible for the delivery/postage and collection of their work to the gallery including the costs. Please note, if submitting internationally please contact the gallery before submitting work to discuss the conditions of delivery of work to the gallery if accepted. Details of delivery dates will be given at a later date.
Location: Neath, south Wales, UK
Submission Guidelines: Please submit high-resolution images of your art
All submitted work must be for sale
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