Welcome!
OVADA is an artist-led arts centre in Oxford, with a warehouse gallery, studios and education space
We are here for;
Creativity: a space to experience the arts and share skills, supporting the delivery of innovative events, exhibitions, workshops and courses that are welcoming for all. Our warehouse is available for hire to realise creative projects
Collaboration: and offer dynamic development opportunities, such as open calls, in-house studio spaces and residencies that encourage experimental, cross disciplinary and collaborative approaches
Community: and strive to reflect our community through supporting socially engaging, inclusive work. We nurture and connect artists and creative communities through our Associates offer and network
Kindness underpins everything we do here at OVADA, we value care and mutual respect for everyone
It’s time to raise more funds for our Archie Education Bursary
Buy raffle tickets and you could win something nice whilst supporting our bursary
Tickets are £5 each or 3 for £10
Buy a sketchbook and we will throw in a free raffle ticket
Find out more about the prizes
Spotlight
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audiograft 2023
29-30 September
7-8 OctoberSonic art & experimental music festival featuring Rita Evans and Raheel Khan
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Natural Dyeing with Alice Herring
Sunday 1 October, 10 - 4pm
Immerse yourself in this fun, hands on class, where you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes.
Prices from £60
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We are recruiting new trustees
We are looking for Trustees with expertise in the Fundraising, Community Arts Engagement, Strategic Arts Planning, Legal and Marketing sectors
Apply by 01.10.2023
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Blossoming Wards
Hospitals can be isolating places. But we can make a difference.
Are you interested in making colourful art and connecting with others? Join Blossoming Wards every Saturday from 3-5pm at 36 Little Clarendon Street for free drawing workshops. Artists of all experience levels welcome!
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concave 2023
Saturday 21 October 2023 • 2-7.30pm
Food, drink, music, art, performance, market, and more! Join us for our annual open day at OVADA
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Fundraising Raffle
Help support the Archie Education Bursary and stand a chance to win a range of prizes!
£5 a ticket or £10 for 3
What’s On
audiograft
29-30 September • 7-8 October
Come along and immerse yourself in Oxford’s annual sonic art and experimental music festival…
Rita Evans with Anna Jane Houghton, Sharon Phelan, Catherine Ross, Beth Shearsby
Raheel Khan - In Harmony
Opportunities
Find open calls, volunteering and jobs when available…
Trustee positions available
Do you have an enthusiasm for locally-embedded, socially-engaged contemporary art and the drive to work with the active Board of Trustees, Director, and a small team of dedicated staff?
We are looking for Trustees with expertise in the Fundraising, Community Arts Engagement, Strategic Arts Planning, Legal and Marketing sectors
Apply by 01.10.2023
