Hypha X Dispensary Gallery

Hypha X Dispensary Gallery

Former Asda, Island Green Shopping Park, Hill St, Wrexham LL13 7LW

A curatorial platform led by @chloegoodwinart and @_ryan.saunders_
Curators in Residence at @typawb and @momamachynlleth

Dysgu Cymraeg

The Dispensary is a network of artist/makers/designers and collaborators across north Wales with a strong focus in Wrexham. Due to the size of Wrexham the artists have all been working close proximity on various projects throughout Wrexham for the last few years. Their creative practice encompasses a diverse range of art forms, including large-scale paintings, locally sourced ceramics, innovative print techniques, socially engaged workshops and exhibition curation. Their work also includes dynamic performance art, photography and sculpture, collaborating on sizeable interactive projects, and public art initiatives.

Over a six-month tenancy, they plan to engage with artists across the sector in Wales and curate three major exhibitions that explore a range of themes. The spaces will host interactive workshops, artist talks, and experimental performances, encouraging community engagement and active participation. There will also be a number of free community arts days, featuring exhibition openings, artist talks, and interactive workshops. Local artists from the studio spaces will lead hands-on sessions in various mediums, encouraging participants of all ages to create their own art. The event will also include a live music performance by local musicians, creating a welcoming atmosphere. These events will foster connections between artists and the public, making art accessible to everyone.

1st Month 

• focus groups and community cohesion workshops throughout the space to gauge interest participation from external sources –
• work with partners I.e. art school, galleries and other studio complexes for collaboration opportunities
• devise open call for artists to submit to free to be part of a exhibition, opening to be in the second month of the project 
• Open studio spaces to be given out to trusted artists, to make large works within the space that they normally wouldn’t have access to. 

2nd Month 

• Large scale group exhibition opens
• Workshops and screenings to be continued throughout the month 
• Continue to develop open artist studios 

3rd Month

• Group show continues throughout this month 
• Artist studio exhibition to be held for a short time at the 2nd half of the month final show for the work being developed.
• Screenings to be continued throughout 

Ultimately, working with Hypha Gallery would allow them to develop and showcase creative voices, contributing to continuing growth and establishing a foundation for a sustainable career in the arts. They could explore interdisciplinary projects, engage in risk-taking, and collaborate on experimental exhibitions.