The Associates

Associates at Open School East are emerging practitioners of different generations, with or without a BA, MA or formal qualification, who are seeking a critical, informal and non-competitive environment in which to develop their practice, and are interested in being exposed to a range of ideas and practices. We are particularly committed to supporting applicants from under-represented backgrounds and without formal training. 

While at OSE, the Associates share their practice via open events at different times throughout the year, and develop new work to be presented at a final group exhibition and events series. 

Former Associates continue to work collaboratively and programme events and projects at OSE, engaging in dialogue with the current Associates and forming a growing alumni community.


Current and Past Associates

Read more: Associates 2023-24

Associates 2023-24

Read more: Associates 2022-23

Associates 2022-23

Read more: Associates 2021– 22

Associates 2021– 22

Read more: Associates 2020

Associates 2020

Read more: Associates 2019

Associates 2019

Read more: Associates 2018

Associates 2018

Read more: Associates 2017

Associates 2017

Read more: Associates 2016

Associates 2016

Read more: Associates 2015

Associates 2015

Read more: Associates 2013–2014

Associates 2013–2014


Associates’ Projects

As part of their time at Open School East, the Associates develop their practice and research interests in multiple ways: making and showcasing work, programming events and taking part in external projects. This section documents what the Associates did during their time at OSE, and what they are planning to do as they leave.

Read more: Associate Exhibition 2023: We Danced Until There Was Nothing Left

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
Read more: Associates Exhibition 2022: Once More With Feeling curated with Angelica Sule

Associates Exhibition 2022: Once More With Feeling curated with Angelica Sule

OSE Associates Programme end of year exhibition 2022

Read more: 2020 Associates’ Projects: How to Lift Heavy

2020 Associates’ Projects: How to Lift Heavy

2020 Associates’ final project

Read more: 2019: Associates’ Projects

2019: Associates’ Projects

Read more: 2018: Associates’ Projects

2018: Associates’ Projects

Read more: 2017: Associates’ Projects

2017: Associates’ Projects

Read more: 2016: Associates’ Projects

2016: Associates’ Projects

Read more: 2015: Associates’ Projects

2015: Associates’ Projects

Read more: 2013-14: Associates’ Projects

2013-14: Associates’ Projects