The history of Swindon Open Studios will be celebrated in a forthcoming art exhibition at the Carriage Works in London Street.
Lynette Thomas - Amazon
Steven Light - Lost Connection
Sue Ash - Elemental 2
Running from Monday 16 to Sunday 29 June from 11 am to 5:30 pm daily from Monday, 16th to Sunday, 29th of June 2025, inclusive, it will join four other exhibitions at the venue, covering a variety of topics from Fungi to Broken Britain.
Entry will be free and the organisers say the exhibition will offer an insight into some of the inspiring visual arts that can be seen in and around Swindon this summer.
A spokesperson said: "The art scene in Swindon grows from strength to strength each year, and 2025 is projected to be even better.
"Artists, both past and present, have been invited to display a piece of work they have exhibited over the past 20-plus years to celebrate the history of SOS. Showcasing 31 artists, the exhibition tells the fascinating story of this popular community art event over the years.
"On display will be a variety of work, from artists taking part in their first Open Studios exhibition this September, to a mosaic sculpture by Lynette Thomas, which featured on the cover of a brochure for an open studios event more than 20 years ago."
Mixed media artist Sue Ash is a regular participant in SOS. When asked why she was taking part, she said, “As a visitor, I love SOS as it allows me to discover a wide spectrum of artists working across many different media. As a participant, I love the community it has created, filled with mutual respect and support.”
Poetry Swindon have teamed up with Swindon Open Studios to run a writing competition with a £50 prize voucher. The theme is to write about Art in Swindon.
Poetry Swindon have teamed up with Swindon Open Studios to run a writing competition with a £50 prize voucher. The theme is to write about Art in Swindon.
Sophie Boyce, who runs Poetry Swindon, said, “Entry to the competition is free, we are hoping to attract a wide range of writers by having prose, poetry, and under-15s sections.
"Poetry Swindon is a friendly group, which meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Lowershaw Farm.” Some of the entries will be displayed in the exhibition. The winner will be announced at an event at the Bakers Cafe at 2pm on Saturday, 28th June 2025. Full details of the competition can be found at https://www.poetryswindon.com/
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