Carnegie House

18/03/2026

FREE ART EXHIBITION
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026
10am - 3pm

Artists exhibiting include:

Joe Dunlop- abstract landscape paintings
Russell Farmer - colourful Welsh paintings
David Pearce - landscape photography
Anna Greenwood - landscape paintings
Jaz Wallace - mixed paintings

10/02/2026

There are still a few places left on our FREE Half Term activity sessions taking in place in Carnegie House next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

For more information and to book your free place: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bridgend/carnegie-house-arts-centre/

03/02/2026

Join Mentr Bro Ogwr here at Carnegie House on Saturday 14th February, for a fun-filled family day to start your Welsh language journey with Magi Ann!

Magi Ann is on a special mission to help families take their first steps in learning Welsh, and she’ll be there on the day to meet you, have a chat, and guide you on your way!
• Want to know more about Welsh-medium education and its benefits?
• Got questions but not sure where to start?
• Wondering if Welsh is right for your family?
• Information
• Singing
• Crafts
• Entertainment

Come along – everyone’s welcome!

Mae Magi Ann ar drywydd arbennig i helpu teuluoedd i gymryd eu camau cyntaf tuag at ddysgu’r Gymraeg, a bydd hi yno i’ch cyfarfod, sgwrsio gyda chi, a’ch tywys ar eich ffordd!

• Eisiau gwybod mwy am addysg Gymraeg a’i manteision?
• Gennych chi gwestiynau ond ddim yn siŵr ble i ddechrau?
• Ddim yn siŵr os yw’r Gymraeg i’ch teulu chi?
• Gwybodaeth
• Canu
• Crefftau
• Adloniant

Dewch draw – mae croeso cynnes i bawb!

26/01/2026

Free activities for February Half Term have just been announced.

Funded by Bridgend Town Council, booking goes live on Monday 2nd February at 9am.

We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!

18/01/2026

🎨 Join us for our new Creative Sessions at Carnegie House after school on Tuesdays until the end of March. Here’s a little preview of what to expect…

Please note:
Children must be supervised while at these sessions therefore an adult must stay with them at all times.

15/01/2026

Free Community Art Sessions at Carnegie House

Join us tomorrow (Friday) from 2-4pm for a relaxed and friendly free art session at Carnegie House. Open to all adults — no experience needed.

🖌️ Get creative with guidance from local art tutor Joe from Valley Arts
☕ Enjoy free hot drinks and refreshments
🤝 Meet new people and unwind in a welcoming space

Whether you love drawing, crafting or just fancy trying something new, everyone is welcome.

Come on your own or come with a friend. Just drop in and take part. We look forward to welcoming you 😊

13/01/2026

Today’s the day – get creative with us at Carnegie House! ✨

Bridgend Town Council is excited to launch our new creative community sessions starting today at Carnegie House.

Join us for free, hands-on craft activities led by a local arts tutor, with time to chat and relax in our warm ground floor hall. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the session.

Today’s session (Tuesday) is an after-school session for young people:
4:30pm – 6:30pm

You can expect:
✔ Guided craft activities
✔ A chance to learn new skills or just have a go
✔ A welcoming, warm space with drinks and biscuits

Sessions will continue:
Fridays (older people): 2pm – 4pm (starting this Friday, 16th January)
Tuesdays (after school): 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Sessions are free and there is no need to book.
Please note: children must be accompanied at the sessions.
We’d love to see you there! 🎨✨

11/12/2025

Bridgend Town Council are pleased to be supporting The Lions Club of Bridgend to host Santa's Grotto in Carnegie House in Bridgend Town Centre.

Bookings can be made in advance to visit Santa, but walk in slots are also available. To book in advance please visit:

https://wegottickets.com/BridgendLionsClub

All proceeds from the grotto are distributed to local charities.

More information is on the website https://bridgendlions.org.uk/santas-grotto-booking-faqs

12/10/2025

Bookings open TOMORROW Monday 13th October at 9am for our FREE Half Term Activities, funded by Bridgend Town Council.

The amazing Zack Franks Movement and Dance is back for three dance workshops, Mad Science SW will be running two spooktacular Halloween workshops and our friends from Organised Kaos will be back for the ever popular Circus Skills Workshops.

The dates and times are:
Monday 27th October - Organised Kaos
10am - 11am 4-12 Years Circus Skills
11am - 12pm 4-12 Years Circus Skills

Tuesday 28th October - Zack Franks Movement & Dance
10am-11am 4-11 Years Street Dance
11am-12pm 4-11 Years Street Dance
12pm-1pm 4-11 Years Street Dance

Wednesday 29th October - Mad Science
10am-11am Spooky Halloween Science Workshop
11.30 am - 12.30pm Spooky Halloween Science Workshop

Every child must be accompanied by an adult (one adult may be responsible for more than one child).

You do not need to book a place for the adult, please just book a place for the child attending.

To book - follow the link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bridgend/carnegie-house

29/08/2025

🎨 Calling all artists, photographers, writers & makers!

Carnegie House is delighted to be hosting the Old Stone Bridge 600th Anniversary Local History Exhibition and Art Competition Exhibition this September.

👉 There’s still time to enter!
The competition is open to all ages and abilities, with categories in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, modelling, and creative writing.

📅 Entries close 5th September

📍 Winning entries will be displayed here at Carnegie House Arts Centre during the celebrations. Find out more in the post below…

⏰ The countdown is on! ⏰
There’s just over a week left to enter our Old Stone Bridge 600th Anniversary Competition.

🎨 Categories include:
• Drawing & Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture & Modelling
• Creative Writing

Whether you’re a budding artist, a keen photographer, or simply love to write, we’d love to see your creative take on Bridgend’s most iconic landmark.

📅 Closing date: 5th September 2025

📍 Winning entries will be exhibited at Carnegie House Arts Centre and prizes awarded by the Mayor on 13th September!

👉 Don’t miss your chance – find out more at:
https://www.bridgendtowncouncil.gov.uk/community-information/community-art-exhibitions/current-projects/community-art-competition-join-us-in-celebrating-600-years-of-the-old-stone-bridge/

24/06/2025

🎨✨ Calling all creatives! 🎨 ✨
Enter the Town Council’s Creative Competition to celebrate 600 years of The Old Stone Bridge and get a chance to showcase your work at a public exhibition at Carnegie House. Open to all ages and a range of art forms - please share!

🎨 Old Stone Bridge 600th Anniversary Competition 🎨

To mark the 600th anniversary of the iconic Old Stone Bridge, Bridgend Town Council has launched a competition to celebrate the town’s rich heritage.

Competition categories:
• Drawing and Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture and Modelling
• Creative Writing

Closing date for entries: 5th September 2025

Entries will be exhibited at Carnegie House Arts Centre, with prizes for winners in each age group and category.

Visit our website for further details:https://www.bridgendtowncouncil.gov.uk/community-information/community-art-exhibitions/current-projects/community-art-competition-join-us-in-celebrating-600-years-of-the-old-stone-bridge/