OutdoorArtsUK’s response to Autumn Budget 2026 OutdoorArtsUK welcomes the Government's decision to fund a feasibility study into a future Olympic and Paralympic bid for the North of England. If the ambition is to Read More >
In this blog, OAUK Director Sho Shibata reflects on recent conversations across government and the cultural sector and what this could mean for Outdoor Arts. What I'm Hearing from Government, and Read More >
OutdoorArtsUK congratulates Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham on being shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. The announcement recognises four places using culture as a tool for civic ambition, local identity and Read More >
We are pleased to see OAUK members shortlisted in the UK Festival Awards, recognising the incredible talent within our sector and demonstrating the power of outdoor arts across the UK. It’s especially exciting Read More >
Joy is a Civic Force National Conference 2027 Tue 2 & Wed 3 Feb, Hull Tickets are now on sale for the National Conference 2027: Joy is a Civic Force, Tue 2 & Wed Read More >
OutdoorArtsUK is deeply saddened to share the passing of Tarby Davenport MBE. Tarby shaped the landscape of East Anglia and beyond. From Albion Fairs to the Glastonbury Festival, The Millennium Dome to The Read More >
BOOST Programme is a free 12-month membership to OutdoorArtsUK for Disabled and Global Majority individuals or organisations that have leaders with these protected characteristics. Boost is designed to support OAUK’s ambition to Read More >
Tue 2 & Wed 3 Feb, Hull We are bringing the OutdoorArtsUK National Conference 2027 to Hull on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd February, in partnership with Hull Culture & Leisure, Visit Hull and Read More >
OutdoorArtsUK is encouraging our sector colleagues and audiences to respond to the Government’s Call for Evidence on how National Lottery Good Causes funding should be distributed in the future. National Arts Councils all distribute Read More >
As public space becomes increasingly contested, the role of outdoor arts has never been more important. OutdoorArtsUK (OAUK) continued its long standing collaboration with XTRAX to deliver on the Saturday morning panel discussion Read More >
