The Test Bed programme runs alongside the main exhibition programme at Oriel Davies and is dedicated to showcasing new and experimental emergent work from Wales and the Borders.

Test Bed occupies its own dedicated space at the Gallery, but also acts as a ‘conceptual space’ for artists to develop and show work that has a life beyond the physical constraints of the Gallery.

Artists who have shown work as part of the programme* include Gaia Persico, Toby Huddlestone, Akiyo Yamamoto, Matthew Wood, Sue Challis , Melissa Hinkin, Ian Giles, Digital Dialogues, Bela Kerr, Elen Bonner, Alex Duncan and Adele Vye.

*In 2009, the programme, which was originally called In Focus, changed it’s name to Test Bed to more accurately represent the opportunities Oriel Davies provides for experimental and emergent work.

Artists If you are an artist who would like to be considered for a Test Bed exhibition, please download submission details >.

Curatorial Internship The Test Bed programme is curated and developed by an Intern, working with support from the Oriel Davies Curator, providing excellent training and work experience. Applications for Test Bed Internships are considered every 6-12 months. If you have a couple of days a month to spare and you are interested in curating and exhibition organisation, please send or email your current CV, a statement detailing what you would like to achieve through this opportunity and what your curatorial experience is to date. Please allow up to three months for your work to be considered.

For more information, enquiries and submissions please email: testbed@orieldavies.org
Test Bed, Oriel Davies Gallery,
The Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NZ