Creu Cymru Fringe Event at the Plaid Cymru Conference

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how the arts can shape the future of Wales. Hosted by Creu Cymru, this fringe event brings together voices from across the cultural sector to spark conversation on identity, activism, and the transformative power of creativity.

From revitalising local economies to empowering communities and inspiring political change, culture is a powerful driver of progress. Together, we’ll explore how creative practice, and cultural policy can work hand in hand to build a more vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious Wales.

Chaired by Heledd Fychan MS, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central and member of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee.

Themes we’ll explore:

• Practice & Policy: What do artists and organisations need to thrive?
• Community & Regeneration: How can culture tackle social challenges?
• Impact & Imagination: Can creativity shape political thinking?
• Identity & Language: How do the arts sustain Welsh identity and language?

Tea, coffee, juice and pastries provided. 

Simultaneous translation available. 

Speakers include: 

Angela Rogers, Cyfarwyddwr Gweithredol, Rhwydwaith Iechyd a Llesiant Celfyddydau Cymru | Executive Director, Wales Arts Health and Wellbeing Network

Evan Dawson, Chief Executive, National Youth Arts Wales 

Lisbeth McLean, Chief Executive, Canolfan Soar and Plaid Cymru candidate - 2026 Senedd Election. Ymgeisydd Plaid Cymru - Etholiad Senedd 2026

Owain Gwilym, Cyfarwyddwr Gweithredol; Celfyddydau Anabledd Cymru / Executive Director; Disability Arts Cymru 

Geinor Styles, Artistic Director Theatr na nÓg

Angharad Jones Leefe, Executive Director + Joint Chief Executive Theatr Cymru

As part of this we can get 25% off observer passes for our members to attend the Conference (£300 each instead of £400). 

Please email yvonne@creucymru.com by the 14th September if you wish to attend.