We are delighted to annouce our Autumn 2026 programme! Find out more and book your space at these upcoming opportunities, including: Member Regional Meetings, Winter Webinars, Online Drop-ins, 1-2-1 Sessions.

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Member Regional Meetings

Coventry, Bournemouth, Bradford, London

Thu 5 – Thu 26 Nov 2026

We’re bringing our members together region by region to discuss current trends in outdoor work, the shifting needs of audiences and artists, and what’s emerging across the touring landscape. The meetings are  hybrid – get involved in-person or online. Become a member or find out more about Member Regional Meetings.

Winter Webinars

Bespoke Outdoor Arts Training

Wed 7 Oct – Wed 11 Nov 2026, Online

We are delighted to announce a new series of Winter Webinars for autumn 2026. This year, we’re covering access, wellbeing, alternative investment and environmental action planning. Tickets are £10 for individuals/ £20 for organisations – or completely free for members! Become a member or find out more about Winter Webinars

Online Drop-ins

Wed 7 Oct – Wed 21 Apr 2027, Online

The monthly members online drop-in is a place to hear the latest news and opportunities and connect with colleagues in the sector. Go to our website to see all the upcoming dates and secure your spot. Become a member or find out more about Online Drop-ins

1-2-1 Sessions

Members can book a 30 minute 1-2-1 session with Director Sho Shibata or General Manager David Doust to explore ideas, seek advice, or discuss anything else outdoor arts-related that you think will benefit your project, show or practice. If you’re thinking about becoming a member, book a 1-2-1 taster session to meet and talk with our staff team. Become a member or find out more about 1-2-1 Sessions

Programme Schedule

  • Wed 7 Oct, Monthly Online Drop-in, Zoom Book Now

  • Wed 7 Oct, Winter Webinar, All In: The New Access Scheme for Disabled, Deaf and Neurodivergent Audiences, Zoom Book Now

  • Wed 14 Oct, Winter Webinar, Creating Change: Developing Your Organisation’s Environmental Action Plan with Highly Sprung, Zoom Book Now

  • Wed 21 Oct, Winter Webinar, A Party Bag of Tools for Wellbeing at Work with Bettina Linstrum, Zoom Book Now

  • Wed 4 Nov, Winter Webinar, Beyond Grants: building financial resilience in outdoor arts with Figurative and Wild Rumpus, Zoom Book Now

  • Thu 5 Nov, Member Regional Meeting, Coventry & Midlands, The Nest Book Now

  • Wed 11 Nov, Monthly Online Drop-in, Zoom Book Now

  • Thu 12 Nov, Member Regional Meeting, Bournemouth & South West, Patch

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  • Thu 19 Nov, Member Regional Meeting, Bradford & North, The Loading Bay Book Now
  • Thu 26 Nov, Member Regional Meeting, London & South East, Talawa Studio, Fairfield Halls Book Now

  • Wed 9 Dec, Monthly Online Drop-ins & AGM, Zoom Book Now

  • Wed 20 Jan, Monthly Online Drop-ins, Zoom Book Now

  • Tue 2 – Wed 3 Feb, National Conference, Hull, Save the Date!

  • Wed 17 Mar, Monthly Online Drop-ins, Zoom Book Now

  • Wed 14 Apr, Monthly Online Drop-ins, Zoom Book Now

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