The Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre alongside partners* have been so excited to be successful in their National Lottery Heritage Fund bid back in August 2022. This success prompted a very quick turnaround to get the DigiCreative Heritage project up and running, but we managed it and are now working with a wonderful group of…… Continue reading DigiCreative Heritage – the Story so Far
White chalk horses carved into hills are a staple of the Wiltshire countryside. Many have been lost to time and poor maintenance, but several remain as prominent landmarks. In fact, so many have been made that in the mid-twentieth century, an author called Morris Marples created the term ‘leucippotomy’ to describe the process. There are…… Continue reading Wiltshire’s Chalk Artistry
I really enjoy it when a book combines the beauty of art and text. I am very much a word person; I love the feel of words and the emotions they can create, but also the power of words and the knowledge that can be contained within them. But what really impresses me is when…… Continue reading When Art and Authors meet
The Cranbourne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty encompasses 380 miles of countryside, hugging the borders of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. The current artist in residence, Sara Dudman RWA, has been sharing her insights of the ‘Unearthing’ project, exploring the geology of the Chase through its earth colours. Read more, courtesy of the Cranbourne…… Continue reading Artists in the Landscape : Cranbourne Chase
Here at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre we are continuing the legacy of the Creative Wiltshire project and remain dedicated to acquiring the works of local creative talent on behalf of the people of Wiltshire. Two of our latest additions highlight the scope and diversity of the Creative Wiltshire collection. Swindon artist and visual…… Continue reading A little of the Exotic in Wiltshire
The Covid pandemic has affected us all. Last year the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Chippenham put out a call to arms, asking for contributions to a new collection that we are building; ‘Living in Lockdown: A Creative Response to Challenging Times’. We had an amazing response! A big thank you to everyone who contacted…… Continue reading The ‘Living in Lockdown’ Creative Collection
It’s September and time once more to get out and about, enjoying the Peacock arts trail which celebrates art in north west Wiltshire. The peacock is again spreading its wings, including not just Corsham, but Chippenham and Melksham too. 70 creatives are showcasing their work during 11-19 September with workshops, demonstrations and events on offer.…… Continue reading The Peacock Arts Trail
It’s been a difficult year and local creatives from across the North Wessex Downs are delighted to be able to welcome visitors back to their studios next month. With 48 studios to visit and 72 artists to choose from, it will be an amazing month celebrating local art and design. There’s something for everyone, from…… Continue reading Marlborough Open Studios
When we think about local history, it is perhaps easiest to think about the use of the land; those who made it their own and the changes that use brought. The landscape is constantly changing, season to season; changes in industry, working practices, settlement use and advances in technology from cement to the combine harvester…… Continue reading Public Art in the Landscape
We are delighted to have been included in the recent Wiltshire Living magazine article focusing on the wonderful work of Swindon artist Caroline Day. Even though the Creative Wiltshire project has come to an end, it has become a great catalyst for change with participating museums and the Archives & Local Studies department at the…… Continue reading Creative Wiltshire Showcased
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