art Events
To celebrate the London Olympics 2012, the Ashmolean will display a group of bronze sculptures from Art At The Edge, a commissioned series of sculptural studies, representing different Olympic and Paralympic sports. Each sculpture is cast in bronze and made by a different artist to reflect the cross-section of contemporary British sculpture. The works will be placed in the Ashmolean’s Human Image Gallery, amongst the Museum’s permanent collections. Temporary Display | 19 March–20 May 2012 | Gallery 2 | Admission Free
Referencing his frequent use of, and meditations on, light, time and montage (both as a cinematic and a painterly device) the exhibition at Modern Art Oxford will feature Dawood’s most recent film and installation work, including the first UK presentation of New Dream Machine Project (2011), and a gallery installation of Trailer (2011). With this exhibition Dawood calls into question our attempts to reconcile the passing of time and the creation of identity in our own lives.
More than free 500 exhibitions and events across the whole of the county enable visitors to view spectacular art in a huge variety of different locations, from barns and halls in Cotswold villages, to city studios, galleries, open spaces, schools, homes and even the a castle. Visiting our galleries will give you a sample of the vibrant works that were available to view and buy.
For three weeks, you will be able to visit open studios in towns and venues across Oxfordshire for free. The first week will focus on beautiful North...
At the Ashmolean Museum. Our India galleries are the theme for afternoon craft activities, stories, and object handling. All sessions run from 1 – 4pm. Cost: Free, donations are very welcome. Drop in, no booking required. Venue: Education Studio & Galleries. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Indian Summer. Wed 6; Thur 7; Fri 8 Jun: 1–4pm
Come and enjoy an evening of creative work from these talented students. A variety of art work from painting, photography, sculpture and video/new media will be showcased in our rooms, alongside dance and music performed by the students on the main stage.
Wednesday 4 July 7.30pm
£7, £4 (concs)
Inspired by the simple principle that people are fascinated when artists and craftsmen openly demonstrate their skills and discuss their work, Art in Action was born. Approximately 25,000 visitors come over four days to learn, buy and enjoy, exhibitions, classes and performances of 400 demonstrating artists, teachers, musicians and performers.
Date: Thursday 19th of July to Sunday 22nd of July inclusive
Venue: Waterperry House, Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JZ
Opening Times: 10.00am - 5.30pm each day
Sponsored by The Independent and The Independent on Sunday, Woodstock has become the UK's ultimate boutique literary festival - and the first major event of Britain's autumn literary season.
Alternating each day between Blenheim Palace and the historic town of Woodstock, the Fesitval offers beautiful settings. Its venues range from ancient hotels, Inns and townhouses to the majestic interiors of Blenheim Palace. Blenheim Palace boasts the most magnificent festival backdrop in England.
Every October, the Campaign's flagship programme brings communities together in creative ways. Launched as a one-day celebration in 2000, The Big Draw is now an annual month-long festival of over one thousand events across the UK. National and regional museums, galleries and heritage sites, local libraries, schools and community centres participate.
The Big Draw is an open invitation to people of all ages to discover how drawing can connect them with their surroundings and the wider community, and offer enjoyment. Over 20 countries join the UK annually in organising events....
