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Read more: Building an Art School for the Future

Building an Art School for the Future

We are excited to announce Building an Art School for the Future, a new 2 year model at Open School East!

Read more: Cement Fields x OSE: Foundations

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Cement Fields x OSE: Foundations

Find out more about our partnership with Cement Fields and the ‘Foundations’ mentorship programme

  • Opportunities
Read more: Associate Exhibition 2024

Associate Exhibition 2024

We are very excited to announce this years Guest Curator and share dates for the Associate Exhibition 2024 with you!

  • Exhibition
  • Publication launch
Read more: Public Programme 2024

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Public Programme 2024

Book tickets for this years Associate-led Public Programme in partnership with Turner Contemporary

  • Associates’ Projects
Read more: It’s My Life, Don’t You Forget

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It’s My Life, Don’t You Forget

Find out more about the Associates Programme Lead Artist Project 2023-24 – led by the vacuum cleaner

  • Associates’ Projects
Read more: Associate Exhibition 2023

Associate Exhibition 2023

Join us for the OSE Associate Exhibition 22-23! Over a long weekend in June we invite you to see the show & participate in a wider programme of events.

  • Exhibition
  • Performance
  • Public event
Read more: Public Programme 2023

Public Programme 2023

In partnership with Turner Contemporary, this programme responds to themes of social & ecological hybridity, featuring 15 public workshops & events.

  • Short Course
  • Talks
  • Workshops
Read more: Circulating Energies

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Circulating Energies

A cross-border educational initiative that brings together students from École Supérieure d’Art, Dunkirk and Open School East’s Associate cohort 23-24.

  • Associates’ Projects
Read more: Lacuna – A Learning Network

Lacuna – A Learning Network

A Learning Network for Educators, Practitioners, Artists and Teachers

  • Talks
  • Workshops
Read more: Mosaic Rooms x OSE: In Response

Mosaic Rooms x OSE: In Response

We’re excited to announce our new partnership, running throughout 2023, with Mosaic Rooms.

  • Performance
  • Workshops