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 >
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. Thinking about becoming Read More >
While we continue to circulate and promote the outdoor arts sector strategy far and wide, we are also working hard to co-develop a delivery plan to achieve its objectives. As part of this Read More >
Congratulations to all the places shortlisted for Town of Culture! It's fantastic to see that so many of the shortlisted locations already have thriving Outdoor Arts scene, with many programmes delivered by members Read More >
We’re bringing together existing outdoor arts archives into a new Archive of Archives: a central online resource hosted on the OutdoorArtsUK website. If you know of any archives that should be included, we’d Read More >
Read our Director Sho Shibata's latest article for Arts Professional about turning celebration into belonging and how impact requires long-term planning. Drawing on interviews with Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games organisers, he explores how collaboration Read More >
A new article written for Arts Professional by Ralph Kennedy, CEO of Without Walls, explores how outdoor arts continue to create vital “moments of joy and belonging” for communities across the UK. The Read More >
Arts Council England has launched early information of National Portfolio Investment Programme 2028-2033, signalling the overarching ambition of the next funding round: Increasing opportunities for a wider range of people in more places Read More >
We are deeply saddened to share the sudden passing of John Varah - a cherished member of the otudoor arts outdoor arts community. As the former Director of Same Sky, he became one of Read More >
