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 have been contacted by the following venues who are willing to host Swindon Open Studios participants over the two weekends. You will usually 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.
Bakers Cafe:
Bakers Arms, 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BN
Contact Bob Wright of The Mechanic Institution Trust Trustees
Email: bob.wright.gov@ntlworld.com
MAMS Gallery:
28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JG
Contact Emma Amini on 07888 416764 or at mam@mamsgallery.co.uk
The Hub:
36 The Parade, Swindon, SN1 1BA
Contact Josie Slade at events@swindonhub.org.uk
The Barn at Stanton:
The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7SF
Contact: Sue Ash at enquiry.sashart@gmail.com
Gallery Windows In Number Nine, Artsite & The Post Modern:
Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
Contact: Paul Exton at creativeglow@gmx.co.uk
Central Library:
Regent Circus, Swindon, SN1 1QG
Drum Space with one table & chair £25.00 per Saturday.
Courtyard Gallery for exhibition only £52.50 for both weekends and intervening week. Note: library is closed on Sundays.
Contact: Jenny Ackril on 01793 463238 or at JAckril@swindon.gov.uk
The Trinity Collective:
Unit 25, Pembroke Centre, Flex Space, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PQ
Contact: Max on 01793 537948 or at enquiries@trinitycollective.co.uk
We will add more details as we become aware of other options.