Public Events

Our public events, activities and short courses invite interactions between the artistic community, the local neighbourhood and the broader public. They include skills-based workshops, talks, seminars, reading groups, walks, performances, concerts, screenings and social gatherings. They are organised by, and in dialogue with, OSE Associates, alumni and staff, guest practitioners, and local and regional partner organisations.

Our public events and short courses are open to all, free of charge and do not require booking unless otherwise stated. Internal sessions are programmed by our Associates and are learning opportunities for collaboration between our Associates and Young Associates.


Current and upcoming

Read more: Fluid Images with Gwennan Thomas

, 2–4:10pm

Fluid Images with Gwennan Thomas

Join OSE Associate Gwennan Thomas for a painting workshop which will look at image making through working with fragments of poetic prose and film stills.

  • Public event
  • Workshops
Read more: DEMONIC HALF-PERSON with Jamie Crewe

, 5:45–8pm

DEMONIC HALF-PERSON with Jamie Crewe

Join artist and filmmaker Jamie Crewe for an artist’s talk in which Crewe will discuss ‘DEMONIC HALF-PERSON’, a creative technique that recurs throughout their practice

  • Artist Talk
  • Public event
Read more: Unconscious Reflection with Alice Davies

, 5:45–8pm

Unconscious Reflection with Alice Davies

Join Arts Psychotherapist and educator Alice Davies and OSE Associate Kenny Mala Ngombe for an experiential workshop that explores collective and intuitive art-making.

  • Public event
  • Workshops
Read more: If I Recall Correctly with Alex Margo Arden

, 5:45–8pm

If I Recall Correctly with Alex Margo Arden

Join artist Alex Margo Arden and OSE Associate Lucia Coppola for a performance and storytelling workshop held in the Margate Caves.

  • Public event
  • Workshops
Read more: They Dance in the Dark, Performance and Q&A with RENU (Renu Hossain)

, 5:45–8pm

They Dance in the Dark, Performance and Q&A with RENU (Renu Hossain)

Join percussionist, tabla player, composer and curator RENU (Renu Hossain) for a live performance of ‘They Dance in the Dark’.

  • Performance
  • Public event
Read more: Lacuna – A Learning Network

Lacuna – A Learning Network

A Learning Network for Educators, Practitioners, Artists and Teachers

  • Talks
  • Workshops
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
  • Workshops

About the Associate-led Public Programme

Each year the current cohort of Associates develop and deliver a Public Programme of participatory events, that runs alongside other curriculum activity. Their public events, activities and short courses invite interactions between the artistic community, the local neighbourhood and the broader public. They include skills-based workshops, talks, seminars, reading groups, walks, performances, concerts, screenings and social gatherings. They are organised by, and in dialogue with, OSE Associates, alumni and staff, guest practitioners, and local and regional partner organisations

This year we’re excited to continue our partnership with Turner Contemporary, who are generously hosting part of the public programme.

Turner Contemporary is one of the UK’s leading art galleries. Founded to celebrate JMW Turner’s connection to Margate in 2001, the David Chipperfield designed gallery opened in 2011. Turner Contemporarys work extends beyond showcasing world-class exhibitions, to driving the social and economic regeneration of Margate and East Kent and transforming lives in one of the most deprived areas of the UK.