Art Meets Retail at Brunel Swindon as it plays host to new exhibition.
The Brunel Swindon is playing host to a major arts exhibition. And it’s all thanks to a new link-up with Swindon Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF).
SWAF (led by creative charity Artsite) connects artists, curators and local businesses. The festival sees 15 separate exhibitions, displaying more than 200 pieces of art. Curated, around different themes, they include ‘sleep rituals’, ‘lost’ and ‘iconic Swindon’. The artists come from a wide area, and all the exhibitions are free.
Third year
Now in its third year, the festival runs until June 28, at 19 Canal Walk (next to McDonalds). There are also extra activities at Artsite’s base in Theatre Square and at the neighbouring Wyvern Theatre.
Sue Bardwell and Sally Taylor, co-managers of Artsite, along with Lisa Lowe and Leah Panigada-Carey, are the organisers behind the SWAF.
The Brunel team have been incredible. They get the vision of what we are doing,’ said Sue. ‘We hope it will bring something for everybody who is in and around the town centre. It’s a great venue, super-accessible, all on ground level, with plenty of space.’
A spokesperson for The Brunel Swindon said: ‘We’re delighted to partner with the Swindon Arts Fringe Festival and welcome this fantastic celebration of creativity. Transforming 19 Canal Walk into a vibrant gallery is a brilliant way to support local talent. And bring a unique cultural experience right to the heart of our shopping centre.’
The Brunel Swindon has something for everyone. There’s national favourites including:
- Boots
- Pandora
- Lush
- Chopstix
And then there’s independent heroes such as the Something Different gift shop, Incredible Comic Store, Taste of India and many more. Â
For more information about the festival, visit https://www.artsite.ltd.uk/.
