the riverfront gallery
The Riverfront Gallery hosts a broad spectrum of diverse and exciting arts exhibitions throughout the year. We are proud to host exhibitions by professional and emerging artists, sculptors, community groups, and schools. From photography to film, textile to graphics, fine art to performance art, the gallery provides a perfect platform to showcase work to the hundreds of visitors who come into The Riverfront each week.
Current Exhibitions
Mohamed Amin Exhibition
On display: 15th May - 30th July (Mezzanine Gallery)
Mo Amin was the only photo-journalist allowed into Uganda when Idi Amin expelled the East African Asians. Mo Amin was also an environmentalist taking pictures that warned of the vunerability of African wildlfie. In a carer that spanned more than 30 years, Mo Amin was the "eyes and ears" of history recording the 20th Century in Africa, Afghanistan and the Arab nations, covering every major event.
Winning a BAFTA for his iconic pictures and videos of the 1984-1986 Ethiopia Famine, his work drove Bob Geldof to create Live Aid. His images caused a culture change in Wales. We became a giving culture that recognised the suffering of people globally.
Carl Bevan Art 2024 Collection
On display: 3rd - 31st July
A last chance to see the 12 most recent original paintings by artist and musician Carl Bevan together as a collection.
Carl re-routes his frenetic musical energy into vibrant landscapes. Skillfully fusing elements of impressionism, realism and occasionally even psychedelia into intense and intricate landscapes. Sometimes you might discover a final hidden layer of abstraction, which is the last thing your eye uncovers.
Past Exhibitions
If you are interested in exhibiting in our gallery please email Sally-Anne Evans at sally-anne.evans@newportlive.co.uk or call 01633 656757.