SWINDON OPEN STUDIOS
We encourage artists to use their own homes and studios (don't be afraid to use your kitchen or dining room as an exhibition space) but understand some may prefer to share exhibition space with a friend or use a different, more public venue.
We are therefore grateful to the following organisations who have offered spaces for artists.
Note - you may be responsible for your own public liability insurance so you should confirm this with the venue. Similarly, there may be costs associated with exhibiting i.e. commission on sales or venue hire costs and again, these should be confirmed with the venue.
Swindon Open Studios and its committee are not responsible for arranging venues unless otherwise specified.
Central Library:
Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG
Space with one table and chair available on Saturday's only, 10am to 4pm.
Cost £25.00 for both Saturdays.
Contact - Jenny Ackrill on 01793 463238 or at JAckril@swindon.gov.uk
The Hop Inn:
8 Devizes Road, Old Town SN1 4BH
Upstairs function room available for hire at £50.00 per day.
This is an ideal shared space for table top based displays with the costs being split. Alternatively, you may wish to hire the whole space.
Contact - Deborah Battaglia on 07974 470671 or at d.battaglia2014@icloud.com
MAMS Gallery:
28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG
Shared gallery space. Commission charges may apply.
Contact - Emma Amini on 07888 416764 or at mam@mamsgallery.co.uk
Christchurch Community Centre:
Cricklade Street, Swindon SN1 3HB
Exhibition space is available in the corridors along with the possibility of painting in situ. This space is available free of charge.
Contact - Marilyn Trew on 077638 442393 or at marilyntrew@hotmail.com
The Barn at Stanton Park:
The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon SN6 7SF
Shared exhibition space.
Cost £40 per day - to be split equally between artists.
Contact - Sue Ash at swindonopenstudios@hotmail.co.uk
The Snug, Bakers Cafe:
Bakers Arms, 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BN
Exhibition space.
Contact - Bob Wright of The Mechanic Institution Trust Trustees at bob.wright.gov@ntlworld.com
The Trinity Collective:
345 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon SN2 2PE
Commission fee of 30% on sales for an open exhibition. Solo shows are charged for by time.
Contact - Max on 01793 537948 or at enquiries@trinitycollective.co.uk