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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!

Open Call for Associate Artists 2025-26

Find out more about our LIVE open call for the Associates Programme 2025-26

Public Programme 2025

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

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 by OSE

Gathering x OSE: Alumni Exhibition

Find out more about the partnership with Gathering, London, and the inaugural Springboard Exhibition recipient

Springboard

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 by OSE

Cement Fields x OSE: Foundations

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

Opportunities

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

Public Programme 2024

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

Associates’ Projects

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 by OSE

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

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

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

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.