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Hope Is A Thing We Build - SWAF 2025

‘To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… And if we do act, in however small a way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvellous victory.’ – Howard Zinn

Submitted on Sun, 04/13/2025 - 19:31

Art B.R.U.T

‘Art B.R.U.T’ is all about showcasing the raw, unfiltered creativity of self-taught artists from Swindon and surrounding areas. Inspired by Jean Dubuffet’s idea of ‘Art Brut’ (Raw Art), this exhibition is packed with bold, expressive pieces that break away from the usual rules of art. There’s no formal training here, just pure, unrestrained creativity.

Expect a mix of painting, 2D sculpture and digital art with audio descriptions that immerse you into the creative process. This isn’t just an exhibition—it’s an invitation to challenge what you think art is and reconnect with that spark of creativity we all have inside. 

Submitted on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:55

Broken Britannia

'Broken Britannia' will be part of the second Swindon Art Fringe Festival which will run this year from 16th - 29th June 2025 across various high profile venues in the Swindon town centre.

For 'Broken Britannia' submissions of physical art pieces; 2D, 3D, photography are welcome, but also there is a keen interest for digital art and moving image and audio to enable artists across the globe to showcase their work and their interpretation of what it is like to be alive in Britain in 2025 or living overseas and observing from afar.

Deadline for submissions ideas is the 30th April 2025.

Physical art pieces need to be delivered to the venue prior to the exhibition and remain on-site until the end of the exhibition.

Submitted on Tue, 03/11/2025 - 21:51

SWAF Swindon Arts Fringe 2024 - Secret Postcard Exhibition

Secret submissions is a call out for artists to submit a postcard or two for an exhibition as part of the first SWAF Swindon Arts Fringe 2024 that takes place in Swindon from 17th June 2024 to 30th June 2024.  The exhibition will be both physical and all pieces exhibited will be displayed in an online exhibition, together with contributing artists names.

The theme is 'Identity: Reclaim and Rediscover'.  Open to interpretation, this exhibit asks artists to think about what needs to be reclaimed or rediscovered by themselves or the community.  

At the end of the exhibition postcards will be sold and money raised will go to Swindon Artsite and Ipsum Swindon, two charities that heavily support and help grow of art in Swindon.

 

Submitted on Mon, 04/01/2024 - 20:39
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