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OVADA Silent Auction 15th June to 19th June 2010 In Brief: Join us for a Silent Auction with live music from 'Ensemble Azut' and refreshments on Saturday 19 June, 7-9pm. Auction Preview: 15-19 June 2010 Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday 11am-4pm . . . Read more	Image: Loredana Faraon: Untitled, Mizbrook Farm
Cognoscibility 20th May to 27th May 2010 In Brief: OVADA is proud to present new work by Amy Honour, Steven Duval and Sebastian Thomas. . . . Read more	Image:
Praxes 1st May to 8th May 2010 In Brief: An exciting exhibition of new work by Nicola Brandt, Jane Han, Mariah Lookman, Kirsten Norrie, Onyango Oketch, Robert Rapoport, Flora Skivington, Brandon Taylor, Hugo Tillman and Ruobing Wang. . . . Read more	Image: Brandon Taylor
DEC: Demonstration Exploration Collaboration 21st April to 24th April 2010 In Brief: OVADA is pleased to present DEC - a lively collaboration of music, dance and drawing with workshops and seminars. . . Read more	Image: Live event: 21/04/2010
Hidden Voices 13th April to 17th April 2010 In Brief: An exhibition of challenging new work made by young people during a residency at OVADA.. . . Read more	Image: Paradise Road
Architectural Disorder 6th March to 27th March 2010 In Brief: Architectural Disorder is an exhibition of site-specific, contemporary artworks by a selection of celebrated UK based, early career, and established artists.. . . Read more	Image: Lisa O'Brien - Disturbance
Hunting the Phoenix 14th December to 24th December 2009 In Brief: An exciting exhibition of emerging artists working in the south east region, supported by a lively programme of events including dance, music and workshops. . . . Read more	Image:
Anna Lucas: Demonstration 50.15 7th November to 5th December 2009 In Brief: OVADA presents a solo exhibition of new work by Anna Lucas produced during her residency at the University of Oxford Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics in 2008-9. . . . Read more	Image: Anna Lucas: Still from Demonstration 50.15
The Mobile Edge 3rd October to 24th October 2009 In Brief: An extraordinary exhibition and arts festival featuring work by graduating MA students from Oxford Brookes Interdisciplinary Arts: . . . Read more	Image: Charlotte Heffernan
Traces 29th August to 12th September 2009 In Brief: A group exhibition of work from the Artist-Teacher Scheme, organised in partnership with Modern Art Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. . . . Read more	Image: Jan Ruddock
Uncanny Likeness 11th July to 22nd August 2009 In Brief: New Perspectives on Contemporary Portraiture Featuring: Emma Cousin, Olivia Franklin, Adam J Maynard, Peter Monkman and Gideon Pain. . . . Read more	Image:
Dreaming Spires: Dreaming Spaces 25th June to 27th June 2009 In Brief: Exhibition by local architects Berman Guedes Stretton displays ideas about improving public spaces in Oxford.. . . Read more	Image: Ideas for St Giles
Roma Tearne: Watermuseum 22nd May to 20th June 2009 In Brief: Solo exhibition of new work by Roma Tearne to celebrate the end of her AHRC Fellowship at Oxford Brookes University. . . . Read more	Image: Roma Tearne: Watermuseum
Barbaresi & Round: Oxford / Paris Correspondence 28th March to 9th May 2009 In Brief: Barbaresi & Round present simultaneous exhibitions at OVADA Gallery and Lagalerie in Pars. The work developed from correspondence between the two artists in 2007/08 whilst Round was living in Paris. . . . Read more	Image: Barbaresi & Round - Boiler suit, stitching, photographs
Oxford Contemporary 7th February to 21st March 2009 In Brief: OVADA is pleased to present the first Oxford Contemporary exhibition showcasing the best new work by emerging artists in the South East region. . . . Read more	Image: New Atlantis, David Theobald
Interpellating History: A Work for Three Actors 19th January to 24th January 2009 In Brief: The second part of Steven Duval's participatory work at OVADA.. . . Read more	Image: Isambard Kingdom Brunel talking with participants
Frontstage/Backstage 13th January to 24th January 2009 In Brief: The first of two dynamic new participatory artworks by Steven Duval at OVADA.. . . Read more	Image: Polaroids of participants in their T-shirts
Transporter Mix 7th January to 10th January 2009 In Brief: A new interactive work by Alun Ward. . . Read more	Image:
What is it like To Be a Bat? 18th October to 29th November 2008 In Brief: A solo exhibition of new by Jan Crombie. . . Read more	Image: A Suitable Tree (2008)
M8 27th September to 11th October 2008 In Brief: The Art of Ideas: Experience, Engage, Evolve. . . Read more	Image: Radiant Mandala by Vanessa Chappelear
Capturing Water in a Sieve 30th August to 12th September 2008 In Brief: A group show of new work by artists on the Artist Teacher Scheme, organised in partnership with Modern Art Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. . . Read more	Image:
The Dreaming Spires 4th August to 25th August 2008 In Brief: Window exhibition by Oliver Palmer. . . Read more	Image:
Dumb Art Ahead 23rd July to 5th August 2008 In Brief: A window exhibition by Salon artists. . . Read more	Image:
Ruth Broadbent: String Wrapped 14th July to 3rd August 2008 In Brief: Gloucester Green window exhibition. . . Read more	Image:
Hypersurface 31st May to 12th July 2008 In Brief: Painting in a virtual world. . . Read more	Image: Michael Stubbs - "Virus FX-III" 2007
Gift 5th April to 24th May 2008 In Brief: New work by The Ideas Exchange. . . Read more	Image: 'ME-WOMAN', performance by Clare Carswell
7,013g 5th March to 12th March 2008 In Brief: 7,013g is a solo exhibition of new live work by Kirsten Norrie. . . Read more	Image: Still from 'Liver' performance by Kirsten Norrie
Locations 9th February to 1st March 2008 In Brief: An exhibition and residency by Clair Chinnery. . . Read more	Image: 'The Four Corners' by Clair Chinnery
Bid 25th January to 27th January 2008 In Brief: The Big Art Auction at OVADA. . . Read more	Image:
Nightfair before Christmas 7th December to 8th December 2007 In Brief: A night and day of contemporary and live art.. . . Read more	Image: 'Nightfair Before Christmas' Gloucester Green
Going to Bakeries All Day Long 1st December 2007 to 19th January 2008 In Brief: Solo exhibition by Tom Woolner. . . Read more	Image: 'Going to Bakeries all Day Long' - Tom Woolner
Hidden Faces 10th November to 18th November 2007 In Brief: People with learning difficulties are the "hidden faces" within our communities. Their visions and voices come to light and life in this innovative video art installation that celebrates creativity and challenges perceptions.. . . Read more	Image: 'Hidden Faces' - Editing
John Goto's New World Circus 15th September to 3rd November 2007 In Brief: Touring exhibition. . . Read more	Image: 'Mirror Entree' by John Goto
Picture the Family 18th August to 8th September 2007 In Brief: Photographs created by young people working with photographer Andrew Fleming, and curator Susan Bright at Banbury Youth Centre, to re-define the concept of the "family" in modern society. . . Read more	Image: 'Picture the Family'
Breaking the Mould 21st July to 11th August 2007 In Brief: Breaking the Mould: works made in paper by artists from around the world. . . . Read more	Image: 'Bluekea 4' by Roberto Mannino
Residue 12th May to 30th June 2007 In Brief: Catherine Charnock, Nicholas Hedges and Tom Milnes show work in a variety of media, arising from residencies undertaken at OVADA.. . . Read more	Image: 'Tessellation 2' by Tom Milnes
Black peach tree in vase: Paintings by Tang Jo-Hung 25th April to 5th May 2007 View full details	Image: By Tang Jo-Hung
In the wild wood 13th April to 21st April 2007 In Brief: Drawings and video work by Linda Jane James in the foyer space at OVADA.. . . Read more	Image: in the wild wood
Parallel Worlds 27th March to 7th April 2007 In Brief: Video, photography, maps and texts by Katy Beinart.. . . Read more	Image: By Katy Beinart
OurSpace 3rd March to 24th March 2007 In Brief: A special exhibition with accompanying events at OVADA , coinciding with the OXDOX:MK International Documentary Film Festival, March 10-25, taking place in Oxford, Milton Keynes and London.. . . Read more	Image: Tom Ellis
Mediations 13th January to 24th February 2007 In Brief: Practice as Research: artists from the Department of Arts at Oxford Brookes University. Brook and Black, Mohini Chandra, Clair Chinnery, Janice Howard, Ray Lee, Rona Lee, Richard Layzell and Roma Tearne will be showing at OVADA from January 13th to February 24th, 2007. This exhibition highlights the current research activity by lecturers in Fine Art.. . . Read more	Image: Corpus Alienum by Rona Lee
The Night Before... 16th December 2006 to 5th January 2007 In Brief: We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Christmas window competition is local artist James Winnett. Stop by OVADA before the 5th of January to view the installation from outside.. . . Read more	Image: The Night Before...
GOLD 10th November to 9th December 2006 In Brief: An exhibition of new work by Kris Emmerson, Alan Franklin and Boo Ritson.. . . Read more	Image: 'Cop' by Boo Ritson
Metron: folding in the theory and practice of measure 14th October to 4th November 2006 In Brief: Annabel Ralphs and Diane Jones-Parry make work that brings together contemporary and ancient understandings of measure.. . . Read more	Image: 'Rules' by Annabel Ralphs & Diane Jones-Parry
Vicky Vergou, Artist in Residence at The Dairy 29th August to 10th September 2006 In Brief: An opportunity to relfect on your Odyssey. . . Read more	Image: Immigration/Isolation, Vicky Vergou
Karen Purple and Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner 19th August to 23rd September 2006 In Brief: Two solo exhibitions by up and coming local artists Karen Purple and Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner.. . . Read more	Image: 'The Ferry' by Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner
SPARC Residency at The Dairy 27th July to 30th July 2006 In Brief: As the first in a series of summer residencies at The Dairy, The SPontaneous ARt Collective (SPARC) will be working collaboratively to create new, improvised work. . . Read more	Image: Light and dark
'Go on, deceive me' 11th July to 12th August 2006 In Brief: Barry Reeves, Allie Butler and Martha Lewis will undertake an exploration of truth, and of the many deceptions to which we are all exposed, those that we practice on others and those in which we are complicit.. . . Read more	Image: Barry Reeves
Retellings: Chris Oakley 16th June to 8th July 2006 In Brief: Award winning video artist Chris Oakley will present new work and recent films. His recent work will be screened in the gallery window on a giant back projection, viewable only from outside during our summer recess. A second phase will feature recent films projected in the ground floor gallery. . . . Read more	Image: Cape of Good Hope, Chris Oakley
1982 13th May to 10th June 2006 In Brief: For the first time since 1982 the original Oxford Artists Group that formed Artweeks is brought together at OVADA.. . . Read more	Image: 'Family Hakimi' by John Goto
Still Images 24th March to 6th May 2006 In Brief: Photographic landscapes and portraits from three selected artists: Rory Carnegie: Katja Hock: Richard Rooks. . . Read more	Image: 'Ray at Carpetright' by Rory Carnegie
Quest: The Artist as Pilgrim 18th January to 18th March 2006 In Brief: 11 artists exhibit contemporary work responding to the theme of pilgrimages or sacred journeys. In partnership with the Ashmolean Museum's Pilgrimage: The Sacred Journey. . . . Read more	Image: Madi Acharya Baskerville: Shrine (2)
Multiplicity 12th November to 26th November 2005 In Brief: A showcase of work by local artists and workshop participants celebrating Oxford's rich indigenous cultural mix.. . . Read more	Image: Multiplicity
Synergy Essence 2nd November to 26th November 2005 In Brief: An exhibition featuring recent works by painter Yvonne Mabs Francis and sculptor Terry Richards.. . . Read more	Image: Terry Richards: Bending Girl
Shadows & Curves 30th September to 22nd October 2005 In Brief: Butcher and Gilmour: Contemporary basket makers create new sculptures during September residency.. . . Read more	Image: Mary Butcher & Joanna Gilmour
Paddy Summerfield: Empty Days 3rd September to 24th September 2005 In Brief: 'Empty Days'...lost individuals and lonely corners by renowned Oxford photographer.. . . Read more	Image: Paddy Summerfield 'Empty Days'
TOUR D'ART 28th August to 29th August 2005 In Brief: Summer season of site specific temporary public artworks in unusual rural spaces/venues linked by the National cycle route 5.. . . Read more
KEMP & MOORE 9th August to 27th August 2005 In Brief: Tom Kemp and Amanda Moore: two solo shows.. . . Read more	Image: Tom Kemp 'The Definition of Art'
RE:INVENT 2nd July to 30th July 2005 In Brief: Exhibition of competition winners amongst emerging artists over 50. . . . Read more	Image: Gill Horn 'Germination of Nurture'
NEW FOR OLD 8th June to 25th June 2005 In Brief: Oxfordshire artists exhibit work on environmental themes.. . . Read more	Image: Katy Beinart
EDEN 7th May to 28th May 2005 In Brief: Magdalen Road Studios and OVADA bring 5 women artists to Oxford as part of Oxfords' Bonn Twinning celebrations in May.. . . Read more	Image: Maresa Jun
VENT 5th April to 30th April 2005 In Brief: 20 artists take up residence in Oxford for a month long programme of interventions, events and performances.. . . Read more	Image: Low Profile