About Artsite

Artsite is an artist- led arts development organisation, based in 3 empty
ex business premises in Theatre square in Swindon town centre.
Founded in 1999 and established as a charity in 2007, this thriving
artistic complex (hub) adds colour and vibrancy to the area helping with
regeneration and providing creative opportunities across the community,
including:
 21 affordable studios
 A gallery/event space
 A community window gallery
 A community garden and activity area
 A program of exhibitions
 Monthly and one-off workshops
 Family events
 3 annual Festivals – SWAF (Swindon Fringe) Threads textile
festival and Paint Fest – a street art festival
 Mentoring and support
 Talks
 Graduate award

How are we funded?
Artsite receives in-kind support from SBC through its access of its empty
business properties as part of helping regenerate the town centre
through the arts. The charity is self-funded through studio fees, hire of
event space and project management project fees. This income covers
any utility bills and other out goings, including part time management
and development posts, ( studios and buildings, accounts, funding etc.)
As an artist- led charity the studio members input through their 5 hours
per month volunteering, this includes regular studio meet ups for
supporting development of new ideas and projects as well as
maintenance and artistic studio projects.

What we do
Artsite provides affordable workspace, exhibition and event space.
Practical support for a range of cultural community activities, cultural
regeneration
Collaborations developing new ideas and projects, Partnerships,
Projects, Advocacy, young people and art as health, community
engagement, meanwhile spaces, mentoring, mutual support,
volunteering
Get involved
Opportunities, Trustees and staff management structure. Associate
members,
Vision, mission and key documents
Press
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