We are celebrating the history of Swindon Open Studios (SOS), with an exhibition called I ❤️SOS. We will tell the stories of some of the artists who have taken part in this popular community art event over the years.

 

As part of Swindon Arts Fringe (SWAF), we will be in The Carriage Works from 11 am to 5:30 pm daily from Monday, 16th to Sunday, 29th of June 2025, inclusive. We will be sharing the space with 4 other SWAF exhibitions, it is free to enter, so come on down and see some inspiring visual arts.

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We are proud to showcase 31 artists, covering SOS’s history. Including work from those who are having their first Open Studios exhibition this September, to the sculpture that featured on the cover of a brochure for an open studios event in 2003, run by Artscape. That event paved the way for Swindon Open Studios to be officially set up in 2004, and the rest is history.

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Poetry Swindon have teamed up with SOS to run a writing competition with a £50 prize. Running in conjunction with Swindon Arts Fringe and Swindon Open Studios, the theme is to write about Art in Swindon. 

 

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​Some of the entries will be displayed  in the exhibition, and a prize giving will be held nearby on Saturday 28th June at 2pm. Full Ts&Cs of the competition can be found on the Poetry Swindon website. 

 

When: 11 am to 5:30 pm,  Monday the 16th, to Sunday the 29th June 2025 inclusive.

Where: Entry is via London Street:  11 The Carriage Works London Street, SN1 5DG.

By Car
Nearby Parking is Pay and display:
Bristol Street Car park,  6 Bristol St, Swindon SN1 5EQ, 5 minute walk, including a ramp
Shepherd  Street Car park, Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1HH. 5 minute walk  - use this for disabled parking

 

By Bus

Nearest stop: Emlyn Square Bus numbers 1, 1A, 1B, 5, 22

 

On foot

The Centre of town is a 10-minute walk

 

By Train

Swindon train station is 7 minutes walk away, turn right on exiting the station.

Facilities
Regretfully, we do not have toilet facilities or refreshments available on site for the public.

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