OutdoorArtsUK is really pleased to invite those working in outdoor arts to gather in Bradford for our first live conference for a couple of years. It is a chance to reconnect with the sector and build new working relationships in person (at last). The main conference day will be a combo of presentations, networking, socialising and discussions to inspire, engage and connect.
Taking place across two venues – Bradford Cathedral and Kala Sangam Arts Centre – there will be lots of inspirational speakers as well as plenty of time to connect and network. We will have some smaller discussion areas and some speed-meeting sessions to connect on a more personal level.
We will hear about the plans and opportunities coming up in Bradford as City of Culture 2025 and celebrate some brilliant creative outdoor arts partnerships. As the whole cultural sector needs to be ever more resourceful, we will provide opportunities to encourage creative ways of working together to build on the ambitions of the sector.
Wed 1 Feb 18:00-22:00 PRE-CONFERENCE DINNER
- Come to Bradford the night before and join us for the Outdoor Arts Conference Dinner: we’ll be taking over Bradford Cathedral for a delicious three-course dinner provided by MyLahore for a fun evening of curry, chat and entertainment. There will be a full range of vegan and vegetarian choices.
Thu 2 Feb 09:30-18:00 CONFERENCE DAY
- Artist Spotlight: inspirational stories showing how outdoor arts bring communities together
- Bradford 2025: discover opportunities and plans for the next City of Culture in 2025
- Artist Marketplace: a space for artists and programmers to share bookable shows
- Ideas Summit Session: new ideas looking for partners
- Partnership Stories: hear about cross-organisational projects in the outdoor sector
- Sector speed-meetings: forge new connections and make new contacts
- Vegetarian lunch will be provided
- Funding advice with ACE
- Quiet room: live streaming away from the main hall
- BSL interpretation available
- Registration opens 09:00 with coffee, the first session begins at 10.00am
