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56 Group Wales Papers
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Artists Inc exhibition

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's Artists Inc. exhibition, held at St Paul's Gallery, Leeds, 1982, along with artists from Belfast, Dundee and Exeter, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and St Paul's Gallery, Group members and others; printed invitation to private viewing; printed exhibition programme of St Paul's Gallery; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Exhibition: Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales exhibition held at Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran, 1980, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Group members; printed invitations to private viewing; draft exhibition catalogue texts, including details of exhibiting artists and works; press release; papers relating to transportation of exhibited works; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Some folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Five New Members exhibition

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's Five New Members exhibition held by most recently-elected Group members Erica Daborn, Anthony Davies, Ian Grainger, Harvey Hood and Gary Woodley at University College, Cardiff, 1980, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and University College, Cardiff and Group members (including draft exhibition catalogue texts incorporating details of exhibiting artists and works); printed invitation to private viewing; University College, Cardiff printed exhibition programme; press releases; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

25th Anniversary Exhibition tour: National Museum of Wales, Cardiff and National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth

Material relating to 56 Group Wales exhibitions held at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff and the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth as part of the 25th Anniversary Exhibition tour of 1981-1982, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the Tate Gallery and others; details of exhibiting artists and works; printed invitation to exhibition-related event at the National Library of Wales; draft exhibition catalogue texts; publicity material; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Some folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

56 Group Wales in Scotland exhibition tour

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's 56 Group Wales in Scotland exhibition tour, 1981, held at Perth Museum & Art Gallery, the Livingston Art Foundation, the Forebank Gallery in Dundee and Artspace Galleries in Aberdeen, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and exhibition venues, the Scottish Arts Council, Group members and others; printed programme of Perth Festival of the Arts; press releases; draft exhibition catalogue text, including details of exhibiting artists and works; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

25th Anniversary Exhibition tour

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's 25th Anniversary Exhibition tour, 1981-1982, held at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth and the Mostyn Art Gallery in Llandudno, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and exhibition venues and others; details of exhibiting artists and works; printed invitation to private viewing; exhibition catalogue mailing lists; printed programmes of events at the National Museum of Wales and National Library of Wales; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Exhibition: Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales exhibition held at the Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 1978, including correspondence, 1977-1978, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and Wyeside Arts Centre and Group members; printed invitation to private viewing; draft exhibition catalogue text, including details of exhibiting artists and works; draft press releases; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Some folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Exhibitions: University College, Cardiff (1978-1979)

Material relating to three exhibitions which took place at University College, Cardiff, namely the 56 Group Wales exhibition of 1978, the Paintings, Drawings & Constructions exhibition by Group members Arthur Giardelli, Glyn Jones and Terry Setch, also of 1978, and the exhibition by Group members Robert Hunter and David Tinker held in 1979, including correspondence, 1977-1980, 1982-1983, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and University College, Cardiff and others; printed invitations to private viewings; printed exhibition catalogues; translated transcript of BBC Radio Cymru programme Llwyfan, with attached comment by Group publicity officer William Wilkins; details of exhibited works; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths and others. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Exhibitions: Newport Museum & Art Gallery and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea

Material relating to 56 Group Wales exhibitions held at Newport Museum & Art Gallery and the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea, 1979, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and exhibition venues, Group members and others; printed invitations to private viewings; press releases; and draft exhibition catalogue texts, including details of exhibiting artists and works.

Groupe 56 Pays de Galles exhibition

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's Groupe 56 Pays de Galles exhibition held at the Musée de la Poste, Amboise, France, 1979, including correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the Musée de la Poste, Michel Debré (mayor of Amboise) and the painter OIivier Debré (brother of Michel), the British Council, Group members and others; printed invitations to private viewing; draft exhibition catalogue texts, including details of exhibiting artists and works; floor plan of the Musée de la Poste; and invoices and other documents. Some folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Group exhibitions, 1980-1984

Material relating to 56 Group Wales exhibitions, 1980-1984, including correspondence, printed invitations to private viewings, exhibition catalogues, details of exhibiting artists and works, and publicity material.

Exhibition: East Germany, 1977-1978 (not held)

Material relating to a proposed 56 Group Wales exhibition tour of what was then East Germany, 1977-1978, including correspondence, 1976-1978, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the British Council, the German Democratic Republic Embassy in London, the British Embassy in what was then East Berlin, the Welsh Arts Council (later the Arts Council of Wales), Group members and others; letters, 1977, from Group chairman Arthur Giardelli to East German representatives; details of exhibiting artists and works; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths.

Art in the Making: An Exhibition for the Village Halls of Wales

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales Art in the Making: An Exhibition for the Village Halls of Wales exhibition tour, 1978-1979, held at Wrexham Arts Centre, Llanelli Library, The Cross Community Centre in Pontardawe, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Haverfordwest Library, Alyn & Deeside Area Library in Buckley, Greenhill Further Education Centre in Tenby, the Cathedral of St Woolos in Newport and Oriel Môn in Llangefni, including correspondence, 1976-1980, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the Welsh Arts Council (later the Arts Council of Wales), Group members and others; printed invitations to private viewings; installation shots and instruction sheet for exhibition display panels; and press releases and other publicity material. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

INSTALLATION SHOTS KEPT SEPARATELY AND MAY BE ACCESSED ON REQUEST FROM:
Photo books 6028, size B and 6029, size B
Photo book 6107, size E

Exhibition: Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales exhibition held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, 1977, as part of the 56/20: Twentieth Anniversary exhibition tour of 1976-7, including correspondence, 1976-1978, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and Aberystwyth Arts Centre and others; details of exhibiting artists and works; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Painting & Sculpture exhibition

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's Painting & Sculpture exhibition held at the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol, 1978, including correspondence, 1977-1978, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the Royal West of England Academy, Group members and others; printed invitations to private viewing; details of exhibiting artists and works; floor plan of gallery; invoice and estimate; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Paintings, Drawings & Constructions exhibition

Material relating to the Paintings, Drawings & Constructions exhibition by 56 Group Wales members Arthur Giardelli, Glyn Jones and Terry Setch held at University College, Swansea, 1978, including correspondence, 1977-1978, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and University College, Swansea, Group members and others; details of exhibited works; and printed invitation to private viewing. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Graphic Work exhibition; Installation and other Large Works exhibition

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's Graphic Work exhibition held at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff and the Installation and other Large Works exhibition held at the Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff as part of the 56/20: Twentieth Anniversary exhibition tour of 1976-7, including correspondence, 1975-1976, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and exhibition venues, Group members, the Welsh Arts Council (later the Arts Council of Wales) and others; details of exhibiting artists and works; floor plan of the Chapter Arts Centre; list of sales of exhibited works; printed poster of forthcoming events at the Sherman Theatre; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Some folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Exhibition: Fruit Market Gallery, Edinburgh (cancelled)

Material relating to the ultimately cancelled 56 Group Wales exhibition to have been held at the Fruit Market Gallery, Edinburgh, 1976, comprising correspondence between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the Scottish Arts Council, the Welsh Arts Council (later the Arts Council of Wales) and the Third Eye Centre Gallery, Glasgow; and floor plans of the Fruit Market Gallery. Some folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

Group exhibitions, 1976-1979

Material relating to 56 Group Wales exhibitions, 1976-1979, including correspondence, details of exhibiting artists and works, printed exhibition catalogues, printed invitations to private viewings and publicity material.

Retrospective Exhibition

Material relating to the 56 Group Wales's Retrospective Exhibition held at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff as part of the 56/20: Twentieth Anniversary exhibition tour of 1976-7, including correspondence, 1974-1976, 1983, 1987, between Group secretary Mary Griffiths and the National Museum of Wales and Group members; details of exhibiting artists and works; mailing list for exhibition catalogue; National Museum of Wales printed programmes of events; other related correspondence; and memoranda by Mary Griffiths. Many folios annotated by Mary Griffiths.

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