South Porch, Malmesbury Abbey by John Piper 1964 (on display at the Rausing Building)

With a series of linked exhibitions, In Living Memory shows how artists have represented the town, capturing its people and places, from the 1940s to the present day. There will be accompanying art walks, talks and participatory activities for all ages.

Following in the footsteps of JMW Turner were 20th century luminaries such as artist John Piper and the engraver and printmaker Robin Tanner. In recent years, many artists have made Malmesbury their home, including the celebrated landscape painter Julian Barrow, ceramicist Mary White and acclaimed Scottish sculptor James Castle. The local area continues to inspire the many artists living here, working in painting, textiles, photography, ceramics, glass, metal and mixed media.

South Porch, Malmesbury by Charles White 1977

Malmesbury Abbey

Gloucester Street

The Abbey Through Artists’ Eyes

Exhibition Dates: Daily, 28 June – 31 July

Looking down the High Street by Julian Barrow 2008

Malmesbury Library

Cross Hayes

Malmesbury People and Places

Exhibition Dates: Mon-Weds, Fri-Sat, 20 June – 22 July

Scarecrow by Sylvia Forward

Caerbladon

Market Cross

A Family of Artists

Exhibition Dates: Tues – Sat, 20 June – 22 July

John Bowen - Ratcliffe’s works

Rausing Building

Old Moravian Church, Oxford Street

Works from the Athelstan Museum Collection

Exhibition Dates: 11am - 3pm, Daily, 1 - 9 July