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.
Swindon Hub:
36 The Parade, Swindon SN1 1BA
Shared exhibition space upstairs with disabled access. Available Saturday 16th, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September only. Hire cost £10 per day per artist.
Contact - Deborah Battaglia on 07974 470671 or at d.battaglia2014@icloud.com
Central Library:
Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG
Option 1: shared white wall exhibition space in the Courtyard Gallery for up to five artists.
Each space is 2m x 2m. Exhibition to run from Saturday 16th September - Saturday 23rd September (including weekdays). Preferred hanging & deinstallation dates are 15th & 23rd September but can be flexible. Library open hours Mon-Fri 10-17.30, Sat 10-16.00, Sun closed. Artists are welcome to invigilate the space on either/both Saturdays. Cost £15.
Option 2: Artist & Makers Market Stall - up to 15 stalls available.
Space with one large table and chair (provided). Saturday 23rd September, 10-16.00. Cost £10.
Contact - Jenny Ackrill at JAckril@swindon.gov.uk
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 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
Hire of wall free of charge (usual commission charge of 30% & hire costs are being waived for this event). Recommend artists pop in to view space available and chat in person.
Contact - Max on 01793 537948 or at enquiries@trinitycollective.co.uk
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
This venue is now fully booked.