News & Media

February 2026

Launching the Outdoor Arts Sector Strategy for Joy and Belonging

2026-02-12T11:17:01+00:00

OutdoorArtsUK, 101 Outdoor Arts and Without Walls are delighted to have launched Wherever You Are, Whoever You Are, The Arts Are Yours: A Strategy for Joy and Belonging for, with and by the Outdoor Read More >

Launching the Outdoor Arts Sector Strategy for Joy and Belonging2026-02-12T11:17:01+00:00

January 2026

Congratulations to Our Members in the King’s New Years Honours List

2026-01-08T10:30:00+00:00

Congratulations to our members who have been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for their achievements and extraordinary service! Liz Pugh and John Wassell, Walk The Plank Louise Richards, Motionhouse Shanaz Read More >

Congratulations to Our Members in the King’s New Years Honours List2026-01-08T10:30:00+00:00

What Audience Data Reveals About the Power of Outdoor Arts

2026-01-09T10:27:00+00:00

On 26 November, our Director Sho Shibata spoke at a webinar organised by The Audience Agency. The webinar included a data rich presentation from Jonathan Goodacre on how diverse outdoor arts audiences are. Compared to the audience diversity data of other funded arts sectors, our audience reach is still most reflective of the population Read More >

What Audience Data Reveals About the Power of Outdoor Arts2026-01-09T10:27:00+00:00

OutdoorArtsUK’s Response to The Hodge Review of Arts Council England 

2026-01-08T13:43:12+00:00

OutdoorArtsUK welcome The Hodge Review’s recognition of Arts Council England as an important Development Agency. We are pleased that it also emphasises the need to further protect its political independence, just as us Read More >

OutdoorArtsUK’s Response to The Hodge Review of Arts Council England 2026-01-08T13:43:12+00:00

Special Police Services Consultation: Call for Submissions

2026-01-21T15:17:28+00:00

In December, OutdoorArtsUK were asked by the Home Office to attend a Stakeholders Roundtable to discuss potential changes to Special Police Services legislation. Special Police Services are defined as services provided upon request Read More >

Special Police Services Consultation: Call for Submissions2026-01-21T15:17:28+00:00

Member Regional Meeting Summary: Not Backing Down from the Challenge

2026-01-08T11:47:43+00:00

In Autumn, the OAUK staff team were able to get out on the road and meet with members at our regional meetings. Thank you to Bureau of Silly Ideas, Kaleider, Leicester City Council, & Read More >

Member Regional Meeting Summary: Not Backing Down from the Challenge2026-01-08T11:47:43+00:00

December 2025

Outdoor Arts and the Tourist Levy Consultation

2025-12-17T16:53:28+00:00

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26th November, a new levy on overnight stays was announced, giving Mayors in England additional ways to raise funds for transport, infrastructure, and visitor economy. This brings Read More >

Outdoor Arts and the Tourist Levy Consultation2025-12-17T16:53:28+00:00

November 2025

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