Eight artists are set to create new artworks for Theatr Clwyd's redeveloped building.

The pieces, which include ceramics, collage, and sculptures, are being crafted by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, as well as early-career trailblazers.

Each artwork is being specifically designed for the theatre, with artists drawing inspiration from Theatr Clwyd's history and present.

The artists are also engaging with local communities, archives, and surroundings to develop their designs.

The artists commissioned include award-winning Welsh sculptor Manon Awst, writer and documentary-maker Jude Rogers, who will be collaborating with artist and archivist Catrin James, BAFTA award-winner Huw Davies, Sum Place led by Colin Davies, who create large scale artworks, leading ceramicist Frances Priest, textile designer Sauda Imam, and mural maker Ivan Kashdan.

The selected artists (Image: Supplied) Theatr Clwyd’s Executive Director, Liam Evans-Ford said: "A creative building certainly needs artists involved in the design and delivery, and alongside world-class architects and design teams it is exciting to have a mix of Welsh and international artists working on our public art commissions.

"The context of their work will centre around playfulness, locality, communities and colour – I get excited every time each of them present their next stage of design, and can’t wait to share them with the public on opening the building in 2025."

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The artists were chosen after Theatr Clwyd advertised three open calls for submissions and received more than 120 applications.

Funding for the artist commissions has been provided by the Arts Council of Wales.

The pieces will be part of the major capital redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd’s 46-year-old grade II listed building, which aims to ensure a home for its communities that is green and sustainable and safeguards high-quality cultural, wellbeing and community experiences in North Wales for future generations.