This Summer, we’re hosting networking events in Leicester, Bradford and Stockton.

Leicester and Bradford – In-person Drop-ins

We’re organising in-person meetups in Leicester and Bradford. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the sector, these informal gatherings are a great chance to connect, share updates, and build new relationships within the outdoor arts community.

Leicester Networking Breakfast

6 July 2025, 10-11.30am

Join us in Leicester for a relaxed networking breakfast. Catch up with fellow members, meet new creatives, share ideas and connect over coffee.

Bradford Networking Drinks

25 July 2025, 5-6.30pm

Come along to our welcome drinks at BD: Festival 2025! A great chance to chat with other members, meet new people and talk all things Outdoor Arts and City of Culture.

SIRF: Panel on International Collaboration

2 August 2025, 10.30am

Our Associate Director Samantha Nurse is chairing a panel discussion on International Collaboration at the professional event which runs alongside Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF).

We’re excited to be partnering with Xtrax and Without Walls to run the professional programme at SIRF this year, running 1 – 3 August. Find out more & register for the SIRF professional programme here

Join OAUK

Join OAUK to become part of the Outdoor Arts community – with discounts, regular news updates, access to friendly support and resources, opportunities to develop skills and invitations to contribute to sector advocacy.