Oink Gallery is leaving its premises on Victoria Road in Old Town, Swindon, after 10 years, Swindon24 reported on Friday 7 August 2026. The gallery, founded by creative director Mark Pepperall, held a closing sale at the premises throughout August.
Is Oink closing altogether?
No. It continues as an online gallery, with occasional pop-up exhibitions by its established artists. Mr Pepperall said: "Oink Gallery isn't disappearing. We'll continue online."
He is also opening a new gallery, Place(d) Contemporary, in Painswick, Gloucestershire, which will show original paintings alongside furniture and interiors and act as the front of house for his interior design business, Pepper & Co. The report gives no opening date.
"We've had 10 amazing years in Old Town Swindon," he said.
What did Oink do for Old Town?
- Hosted solo exhibitions by local and international artists.
- Commissioned public artworks, including Penfold's SwinDog, Mul Draws' mural on Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, and Donk London's artwork near Food Magpie.
- Mr Pepperall worked with the Old Town Business Association on the area's branding and designed its Christmas lights.
Source: Swindon24.