Swindon is gearing up for another vibrant celebration of art as Swindon Paint Fest 2024 prepares to take over the town from Saturday, 31st August to Sunday, 1st September.
Founded by Artsite, this colourful festival brings together an impressive line-up of over 50 local and international artists, each ready to transform Swindon’s streets with their creative flair.
Swindon Paint Fest is not just about the art itself but also about community spirit. The event features a variety of inclusive activities aimed at engaging people of all ages. From large-scale murals to live painting sessions, family-friendly workshops, music, and more, the festival offers something for everyone. The organisers are particularly focused on continuing to brighten up the town while fostering a sense of pride among local residents.
This year’s event is set to enhance Swindon’s existing mural art trail, with new works that promise to be as striking as they are meaningful. Attendees can look forward to live painting sessions across various locations throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, 31st August, Artsite on Theatre Square will host a range of workshops, including a Clothing & Tie Dye workshop, a Body Painting demo, and a Spray Can Art workshop.
The festival will conclude with a family day at Rudi’s Bar on Sunday, 1st September, ensuring a weekend filled with creativity and community engagement.
In addition to the outdoor activities, visitors can explore three unique exhibitions. “Sketches & Stuff” by Bristol-based artist Andi Burns Colwill will be on display at Artsite from Friday, 30th August to Sunday, 8th September. Oink Gallery in Old Town will host a Street Art Exhibition titled “BRICKS, DOTS + BLOCKS 2” over the festival weekend, while Gustoso Bistro and Bar will showcase works by Wiltshire artist Charlotte Abraham.
Swindon Paint Fest 2024 is supported by the Arts Council, alongside numerous local businesses and organisations. The festival’s organisers express their gratitude to the event sponsors, which include Rudi’s Bar, Tom Faulkner, GEL Studios, Pentel, Brewers Decorators Center, SAS Elite Scaffolding, Painting by Numbers, Zurich, U Be You Paint, Kobra, Swindon Borough Council, and Central Swindon North Parish Council.
The organisers of Swindon Paint Fest remarked on the significance of the event, stating, “It’s been really important to us to continue to build on Swindon’s rich mural heritage. The amazingly talented local and international artists, travelling as far as Australia to be part of this year’s event, will be creating unique artwork that taps into everyone’s imagination.”
Local artist Charlotte Abraham, who is returning to the festival, shared her excitement: “The 2023 Swindon Paint Fest was my first taste of murals and live painting. It was such a fantastic experience, and so much so that I’m coming back for more!”
The festival’s impressive roster of artists includes Dayna Baxter, Paul Exton, Sophi Odling, Remy Uno, Jack Lack, Ricky Also, Mr Cenz, Leonidas Giannakopoulos, Emic, and Liam Bononi, all of whom will be bringing their distinct styles to the streets of Swindon.
For more details on the event and to access the official programme, visit the Swindon Paint Fest website and for updates visit the social media pages at @swindonpaintfest.
