Visual Art Swindon

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

S N E A K Y peek at sections of the awesome artwork which will be displayed as part of Swindon Arts Fringe Festival at the Wyvern Theatre in the 'STAGED' exhibition curated by me.

The festival runs from 15th to 28th of June. The exhibition will be open during box office hours: 11:00-15:00 / 16:00-18:00 Mon-Sat.

Featuring local, national and international artists:


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Klaus Pinter
Michael Matthews
Anton Grashion

SWAF is brought to you by Artsite & The Post Modern

Visual Art Swindon

10/06/2026

Museum and Art Swindon have a selection of works for sale by Swindon artist Tim Carroll now on show at Museum & Art Swindon.⁠
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"Tim Carroll's figurative paintings are full of vibrancy, mystery and imagination.⁠
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All his pieces are at once exciting and harmonious, fun and sophisticated. The balanced colours and compositions are pleasing to the eye, whilst the active group of figures and exotic settings create a strong narrative quality and sense of mystery.⁠
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Despite varied cultural influences, Tim has maintained a strong connection to his home town, Swindon, where he has lived since the age of ten. Tim has completed several local projects, which have involved the documentation and renovation of public art for Swindon Borough Council, and an extremely well-received series of paintings, '100 Views of Swindon'."⁠
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Come and see the artworks on display at Museum & Art Swindon on Euclid Street in Swindon. The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry to the museum is FREE.⁠

Pictured 'Birds in a Tree' by Tim Carroll.



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10/06/2026

Museum and Art Swindon have a selection of works for sale by Swindon artist Tim Carroll now on show at Museum & Art Swindon.⁠
⁠
"Tim Carroll's figurative paintings are full of vibrancy, mystery and imagination.⁠
⁠
All his pieces are at once exciting and harmonious, fun and sophisticated. The balanced colours and compositions are pleasing to the eye, whilst the active group of figures and exotic settings create a strong narrative quality and sense of mystery.⁠
⁠
Despite varied cultural influences, Tim has maintained a strong connection to his home town, Swindon, where he has lived since the age of ten. Tim has completed several local projects, which have involved the documentation and renovation of public art for Swindon Borough Council, and an extremely well-received series of paintings, '100 Views of Swindon'."⁠
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Come and see the artworks on display at Museum & Art Swindon on Euclid Street in Swindon. The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry to the museum is FREE.⁠

Pictured 'Beach' by Tim Carroll.



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10/06/2026

Museum and Art Swindon have a selection of works for sale by Swindon artist Tim Carroll now on show at Museum & Art Swindon.⁠
⁠
"Tim Carroll's figurative paintings are full of vibrancy, mystery and imagination.⁠
⁠
All his pieces are at once exciting and harmonious, fun and sophisticated. The balanced colours and compositions are pleasing to the eye, whilst the active group of figures and exotic settings create a strong narrative quality and sense of mystery.⁠
⁠
Despite varied cultural influences, Tim has maintained a strong connection to his home town, Swindon, where he has lived since the age of ten. Tim has completed several local projects, which have involved the documentation and renovation of public art for Swindon Borough Council, and an extremely well-received series of paintings, '100 Views of Swindon'."⁠
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Come and see the artworks on display at Museum & Art Swindon on Euclid Street in Swindon. The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry to the museum is FREE.⁠

Pictured Four Seasons by Tim Carroll.



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10/06/2026

I will be taking part in SWINDON OLD TOWN OPEN GARDENS on
Sunday 5 July 2026 at 12:00 17:30 .

My little garden is my greatest inspiration and the heart of my recent paintings. You’ll be warmly welcomed whether you come for the flowers, the art, or just a peaceful wander and chat!

Swindon Old Town Open Gardens is a community fundraising event held each July, where residents open their gardens for visitors to enjoy.

Now in its 12th year, the event features a mix of returning favourites alongside new gardens opening each year, giving visitors something fresh to explore every time.

Many gardens offer refreshments, plant sales, and occasional tours, creating a friendly and inspiring afternoon out whatever the weather.

This year’s event supports four local charities: Twigs, Prospect Hospice, SHINE, and Old Town Community Gardeners.

TICKETS WILL BE £5 AND AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE EVENT FROM THE FOLLOWING PLACES in person on - www.southswindoninbloom.co.uk/events/swindon-old-town-open-gardens

Or purchase online for £5 + £1.13 Eventbrite fee. £6.13 at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swindon-old-town-open-gardens-2026-tickets-1990881679697

10/06/2026

'Sweeping up the leaves in Swindon Town Gardens', Harold Dearden. Circa 1954, Oil on Canvas, 60x54cm.

"When I first started the research project on my grandfather Harold Dearden, about two years ago, the Town Gardens and Westlecot Road were the first places I visited in Swindon.
I have many fond childhood memories of walking down Westlecot Road with Harold and Ruth Dearden and spending time in the gardens. For an impressionable five or six year old the goldfish in the pond always seemed huge and the aviary was just full of inspiring colourful tropical birds!
I'm very fortunate to have one of my grandfather's pictures of the Swindon Town Gardens on the wall in my office. It's called "Sweeping up the leaves in Swindon Town Gardens".
From my research I have found that it first appeared in the Swindon Artists Society Annual Exhibition in 1954. (As Head of the Swindon Art School between 1920 -1950 and Chairman of the Swindon Artist Society for many years he helped organise this annual exhibition for many years). It's an oil painting, 60 x 54cms.
This picture did appear in my lecture to the Friends of Museum and Art Swindon last year - "The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) viewed through Harold Dearden’s artwork". See https://youtu.be/bpsFKxLPW6w
It will, I hope, also appear in my forthcoming book on Harold Dearden.

Your collection of pictures [on Town Gardens Art Swindon] are truly magical and beautifully capture so many aspects of the gardens and their seasonality, thank you so much for sharing them with me. I'm sure my grandfather would be extremely pleased to see so many varied vivid pictures of the Town Gardens - It was a very special place that both he, and his amazing wife, Ruth really loved." Philip Dearden

If you know anything about Harold Dearden and/or have any of his pictures please do contact Philip who hopes to be publishing a book on Harold Dearden and his artwork in the near future. Philip's email is [email protected]

10/06/2026

Ken White Week at Lydiard House Museum 🖼️🎨

Head over to Lydiard House Museum 20th – 28th June for a special exhibition and activities celebrating the life and work of talented Swindon artist Ken White (1943–2025).

Lydiard House Museum will be open 10am – 4pm on:
• Saturday 20th June
• Sunday 21st June
• Wednesday 24th June
• Thursday 25th June
• Friday 26th June
• Saturday 27th June
• Sunday 28th June

Admission costs £6.70 for an adult and £3.65 for a child (under 3s go free). Family tickets are also available.

Find out more: https://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/ken-white-week-at-lydiard-house-museum/

10/06/2026