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Outdoor arts: Key to increasing audience diversity (OAUK Director published by Arts Professional)

Mar 28, 2025

Our Director Sho Shibata has written an article for Arts Professional in response to Arts Council England’s latest review of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. He highlights how Outdoor Arts is a gateway to diverse audiences and …

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Arts Council NPO Investment Timeline Revised

Mar 21, 2025

Following the National Council meeting on the 19 March, Arts Council England have announced today their decision to recommend to Government that the 2023-2027 National Portfolio be extended through to 31 March 2028. No decision about …

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A view from Outdoor Arts: £270m Arts Everywhere Funding by DCMS

Mar 14, 2025

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced Arts Everywhere Fund on 20th February, and whilst we highly commend DCMS and Arts Council England in managing to strike up this funding at pace, we recognise that the majority …

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Watch the National Conference 2025 video

Mar 5, 2025

We’re excited to share the National Conference 2025 video with you  a chance to relive the day or get a glimpse of what it was like! For a more detailed overview, read our Director Sho’s summary …

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Reporting from OutdoorArtsUK’s National Conference

Feb 14, 2025

OutdoorArtsUK would like to send our sincere thanks to everyone who came to “Equity in Action: The Power Of Diverse Narratives”. We saw 350 people attend the conference, which was the first one organised under our …

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National Conference speakers announced

Jan 10, 2025

OutdoorArtsUK are thrilled to announce our speakers for the National Conference – Equity in Action: The Power of Diverse Narratives. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Stoke-on-Trent on 6th February. Speaker BiographiesMorning session (11.00am …

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How to use the Donut Environmental Toolkit: Using the OAUK National Conference as an example

Jan 10, 2025

For this year’s National Conference, we’re using the OAUK Donut Event Toolkit to improve the event’s accessibility and sustainability. We’re using the toolkit at various stages of planning and publishing the results to show you how …

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Lantern parade marks reopening of Liverpool library destroyed in summer riots

Dec 12, 2024

The reopening of Spellow Library, which was destroyed in the riots this summer, is a powerful example of how outdoor arts strengthens communities and brings people together. With beautiful lanterns from Handmade Productions, A Bird in …

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Your Voice in Outdoor Arts: A National Survey

Dec 12, 2024

We’re conducting a national survey about the current state and future direction of Outdoor Arts, in collaboration with 101 Outdoor Arts and Without Walls. The survey aims to enable the sector to come together and make …

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Breakout sessions at OutdoorArtsUK National Conference

Dec 5, 2024

OutdoorArtsUK’s National Conference ‘Equity in Action: The Power of Diverse Narratives’ is coming to Stoke-On-Trent on 6th February 2025. The day will begin with a series of short presentations by local representatives. They will set the …

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101, OutdoorArtsUK, and Without Walls to develop 10-year sector strategy

Dec 5, 2024

On 27th November, 101, OutdoorArtsUK, and Without Walls announced our intention to develop a 10-year sector strategy through a new partnership. With additional support from Arts Council England, the three organisations have commissioned Sud Basu to …

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We’re thrilled to announce Samantha Nurse as OAUK’s Associate Director

Nov 29, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce Samantha Nurse as our new Associate Director! Over the next 12 months, Sam will work closely with our Director, Sho, to lead and shape OutdoorArtsUK’s key programmes, including the National Conference, Winter …

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