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SUMMARY:Swindon Arts Fringe 2025
DESCRIPTION:This external event is organised by Artsite People Places Partnership. \nSwindon Arts Fringe Festival\nSwindon Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF) returns to Swindon Town Centre for a second year and hopes to be even more successful as last year. The Fringe Festival focuses on inclusivity for curators and artists: giving opportunities for artists to find their place in Swindon’s vibrant creative scene and supporting them to freely exhibit\, some for the first time. SWAF24 saw over 95 artists involved in the festival and drew over 1\,000 visitors to the exhibitions. The Fringe is a truly collaborative event created by Theatre Square-based Artsite. As well as exhibitions there will be events and workshops to bring the arts to a wider audience. ‘As Time Goes by’ exhibition at Artsite will feature a performance by Rinky Dink. The bicycle powered sound system\, and a talk by artist Stephen Wright from The House of Dreams Museum will complement the ‘Outsider Art’ exhibition by SLART in Museum & Art Swindon. \nSWAF24’s collaboration with the Carriage Works was a huge success and the use of the building as an exhibition space prompted a lot of positive discussions and reactions. One visitor commented “Fantastic use of Armstrong’s Carriage works. A wide range of works from Swindon’s diverse and talented artistic pool. All showcased in an awesome venue. Well done to Artsite and everyone involved.” \nSWAF 2025\nThis year\, 14 curators have come up with a variety of creative themes and have invited artists to submit work. ‘Miniature Swindon’ curated by Leah Bevan-Haines asked artists to create tiny items that represent things\, places and people in Swindon. ‘Broken Britannia’ exhibition curator\, invited artists to express their unique perspectives – good or bad – on life in Britain 2025. \nVenues this year include the Wyvern Theatre\, Artsite in Theatre Square\, Swindon Central Library\, Mams Gallery\, Museum & Art Swindon\, Bert’s Books\, Swindon Hub and the Carriage Works. Entrance to all exhibitions and events is free. \nFind out more\nThe Festival runs from 16th to 29th June. With the Launch event is Mam’s Gallery\, Eastcott Hill\, on Friday 13th June at 7 o’clock. \nFor more information and a full list of SWAF25 exhibitions and events visit: www.swindonartsfringe.co.uk \nInstagram: @swindonartsfringe \nFacebook: @artsitepostmodern
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/swindon-arts-fringe-2025/
LOCATION:Carriage Works\, Carriage Works\, London Road\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5FB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Writing Competition - Words on Art\, Swindon
DESCRIPTION:This external event is run by Poetry Swindon\, in association with Swindon Arts Fringe and Swindon Open Studios. \nWrite About Art! – Writing Competition \n£50 PRIZE VOUCHER \nOur theme is Words on Art\, Swindon. Write a poem\, short story or memoir inspired by art in Swindon. This could be a painting\, photograph\, sculpture\, street art or even a tattoo. \n\nA poem no more than 20 lines\,\nFlash fiction or memoir up to 150 words\,\nAge Groups: Under 15s & Over 15\,\n\nDeadline: 23/06/2025 \nContact sophie@poetryswindon.com for Terms and Conditions and more details. \n  \nThe Writing Competition Awards event will start at 2 PM Saturday 28th June 2025 at The Bakers’ (16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, SN1 5BN)\, lasting approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/writing-competition-words-on-art-swindon/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poetry Swindon":MAILTO:sophie@poetryswindon.com
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