Swindon’s Museum & Art gallery has become a platform for local young voices, with just over a week left to visit their powerful community-led exhibition, Pieces of Me. This exhibition is one of the first to be showcased at the Museum’s new home in the Civic Offices on Euclid Street, and it offers visitors a fresh and introspective look at identity.
Curated by a team of 16 to 25-year-olds as part of the Where we are… project, this exhibition represents a collaboration between Museum & Art Swindon, The British Museum, and Prime Theatre. Through this partnership, the young participants explored the theme of identity, working alongside local artists and museum staff to design and produce an exhibition that digs deep into the complexities of self and place.
Running until Saturday, 28th September, Pieces of Me presents both the personal work of Swindon’s youth and pieces from the Museum’s modern and contemporary art collection. Through various artistic forms, it reflects on what shapes our identities, from the influence of location to the value of self-expression. The exhibition does more than just display art; it invites visitors to actively engage in conversations about identity and self-discovery.
This project is part of the Museum’s wider RAW Youth Programme, which aims to break down barriers to culture and provide young people with opportunities to gain new skills and experiences within the arts sector. Museum & Art Swindon is committed to continuing its focus on community-led projects, with Pieces of Me marking the start of many similar initiatives that will highlight local talent, nurture new ideas, and foster cultural engagement across the town.
Councillor Marina Strinkovsky, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning and Placemaking, expressed her pride in the exhibition, saying: “This project has really shown the wealth of talent we have among our young people. Pieces of Me is an exhibition that is not only thought-provoking but also full of heart, humour, and deep reflection. If you haven’t visited yet, it’s time to make a trip.”
Mags Parker, Learning and Engagement Officer at Museum & Art Swindon, added: “We are incredibly proud of the bravery and creativity shown by these young people. They have embraced challenging themes and produced work that leaves a lasting impact. This is just the beginning of what we hope will be many more community-led exhibitions to come.”
Visitors have until 28th September to experience Pieces of Me and take part in this important cultural conversation.
