28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Bakers@70 gallery and event space opens in Fishguard
Bakers in Fishguard will open its doors today, Saturday, July 26, with an exhibition of work by local artist Marilyn Collins.
This is the first show in the new galley space at 70 West Street.
(Image: Western Telegraph) Marilyn's exhibition Tree conversation is an exhibition of sculpture, film and text, 'opening up a dialogue with the non-human beings who share our planet, examining our common ground'.
It is open from midday to 6pm from Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, August 3.
During the exhibition there will be a series of walks and events including storytelling by Sonia Sophia at 3pm on Saturday 26, an evening walk starting from the gallery at 7.30pm on Sunday, July 27, and a 75 minute storytelling meditation walk with Sonia Sophia starting at 6.15pm on Tuesday, July 29.
(Image: Western Telegraph) There will also be an artist talk with artist with Marilyn Collins at 7pm on Thursday, July 31 and an evening walk with the artist starting at 7.30pm on August 2.
After Marylin's exhibition the gallery will then be available to other artists and creatives to use for exhibitions, at a weekly rate, or to hold small events.
The idea from the new venue came from artist Trina Pittman-Hayes and husband Martin.
They moved into 70 West Street last November.
(Image: Western Telegraph) 'We wanted somewhere with studio space for me,' said Trina. 'But it is such a good space we though t it would be better used for everybody as a gallery space.'
The ground floor of the building had formerly used as a clothes shop, a music shop and a shop selling antiques and bric a brac. The previous owner had renovated with the view to making it into a café when lockdown struck.
When Trina and Martin moved back to Fishguard, they had lived in the town during the 90s, they could see that it was perfect studio or gallery space.
(Image: Western Telegraph) 'It was almost set up to be a self-contained galley space,' said Trina, a retired art teacher who began he career at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
'We though it seemed a shame in way not to use it more widely and get people to have exhibitions here as well. I had done similar in Cheltenham and thought it was a good idea.'
Artists can also rent accommodation at Bakers with a view to putting on an exhibition at the end of their stay.
(Image: Western Telegraph) The new gallery is the latest addition to Fishguard's thriving cultural scene.
'People are discovering Fishguard and realising it is a nice place to come to,' said Martin.
'We have a quality cinema, good bars and cafes and it is great for culture and music.
'If you se something up here everybody wants to know and get involved. Its nice, it's a supportive community.'
To hold your own exhibition or event at Bakers, visit email bakers70@ or ring07833110779.
