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Associate Exhibition 2023: We Danced Until There Was Nothing Left
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
- Screenings
- Workshops

Coming Soon – Open Call for Associate Artists 2023-24
Coming soon – Open Call for Associate Artists 2023-24
- Open Call

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OSE Public Programme 2022-23
This years Associate-led Public Programme, in partnership with Turner Contemporary, responds to themes of social & ecological hybridity, and features 15 public workshops, talks & participatory events.
- Short Course
- Talks
- Workshops

ACME x OSE Fellowship
We are delighted to be partnering with ACME to launch the ACME x OSE Fellowship
- Exhibition
- Fellowship
- Residencies

April 2023 – September 2023
Lacuna – A Learning Network for Educators, Practitioners, Artists and Teachers
Lacuna – A Learning Network for Educators, Practitioners, Artists and Teachers
- Talks
- Workshops

Mosaic Rooms x OSE: In Response
We’re excited to announce our new partnership, running throughout 2023, with Mosaic Rooms.
- Partnership workshops
- Performance

by OSE
Counter Editions x OSE x Anthea Hamilton – 10 year anniversary fundraiser edition!
As part of our 10 year anniversary we have launched a new print edition with Anthea Hamilton & Counter Editions!
- OSE News
About
Established in 2013 and located in Margate, Open School East is a free, independent art school and community space that focuses on collective learning through the arts. We support artists at an early stage of their career to develop and sustain their practice, and enable young people and adults alike to learn new and transferable skills, develop their confidence and shape their creative voice by becoming active learners and co-producers of OSE’s programmes.


Past events

It’s A Myth: World building workshop with Abigail Hampsey
Join OSE Associate Samuel Vilanova and artist Abigail Hampsey for a participatory workshop that explores contemporary myth-making and world building.
- Workshops

Our Collective Landscape
A writing & drawing workshop that explores how we, as a collective, might imagine new public spaces, gardens and worlds.
- Workshops

Environmental Justice Questions: Workshop with Harun Morrison
Join OSE Associate Simina Neagu and artist and writer Harun Morrison for an artist talk & workshop.
- Artist Talk
- Workshops

Topiary Social Club: Artist talk & workshop with Paulina Martinez
Join OSE Associate Josefina Mellado and Chilean artist Paulina Martinez for an artist talk in which Paulina will share their work with communities in Chile
- Artist Talk
- Workshops