SWAF Opening night - 13th June 2026 7pm.

Please join us to celebrate the life and vibrant art of Paul Exton, a late member and founder of Artsite. Paul’s work will be on display as part of the wider Swindon Arts Fringe Festival @ The Post Modern (Theatre Sq, Swindon SN1 1QN).  There will also be a sale of his artwork.

Paul had a colourful, eccentric personality and his artwork represents the wonderful person that he was. 

Sadly, Paul passed away in November 2025 after being diagnosed with liver cancer. He spent his last days in Prospect Hospice in Wroughton. The hospice does an amazing job looking after people at the end of their lives whilst supporting family and friends during this difficult time. Shockingly, the government only provides 16% of the Prospect’s funding with patients being turned away - so Paul’s family would like any funds raised in the sale of his artwork to be donated equally between Prospect Hospice and Artsite, a place that was very dear to his heart.

If you’re from Swindon, or have lived here for a while, you’ll have seen Paul’s vibrant, colourful murals decorating our town. Be sure to buy some of his gorgeous work for a piece of Swindon’s history in your own home.