Blackwood are a group who began meeting at the Blackwood Miner’s Institute to paint and draw together. In 2005 they became a voluntary organisation with seven member. Years later they outgrew the Institution and moved to Pentwynmawr Community Centre, where they still meet on a weekly basis

Born in Aberdare and with an M.A in fine art, Lee Shott has exhibited throughout Wales. In this latest series of works created predominantly over the past two years, the selected oil paintings subjectively explore the human condition and status quo through figurative and landscape paintings influenced by the recent pandemic and social uncertainty.

The Mezzanine Gallery and Lower Gallery are home to the museum’s temporary exhibition programme. The Museum holds a diverse programme of exhibitions including local artists and groups, national art bodies, artists and historic exhibitions.

Through our online gallery Exhibition at Home and Stories from the Collection, Cynon Valley Museum brings the culture and history into your homes through regular digital exhibitions and articles researching  the history of the Cynon Valley.