Call to artists
Twelve artists looked round the building today to help them think about what they could do with a group of homeless people to create a pernmanent artwork for the building. Submissions have to be in...
Read MoreConundrum
We now have a queue of dance teachers wanting to hire space for classes which is great. But there are lots of clashes so how do we decide which classes take priority? And if...
Read MoreCall to artists
Do you want to make a permanent art work with a group of homeless or vulnerably housed people to sit in the new Old Fire Station? This is a fantastic opportunity to make some...
Read MoreRunning for Pegasus
I’m running to raise funds for Pegasus on 7th May. I’m part of a team of trustees trying to raise funds for our retiring chair’s bursary to help young carers make use of Pegasus. ...
Read MoreSpace to make Art or Design – for hire
Hot off the Press! Within the new development will be six purpose built studios available for hire to artists, designers and makers. Each studio is 3mx3m and constructed of 2m high chipboard panels in...
Read MoreHumble Boy and Spin
I’m off to see Humble Boy at the Playhouse tomorrow produced by old friends of the Old Fire Station. And then I’m off to The Spin – one of the best jazz clubs in...
Read MoreMoney and meaning
My friend Paul Hodgkin who is a GP and runs a social enterprise called Patient Opinion (worth a look) told me I should go to Oxford Jam which is a fringe to the Skoll World Forum. ...
Read MoreHomeless Art
Oxford City Council have given us money to commission an artist to work with homeless people and make something brilliant as a permanent feature for the new bulilding. We met to discuss it today...
Read MoreI like it. What is it?
So my first blog. Welcome to Arts at the Old Fire Station – long awaited and now on its way. I’ve got the glorious title of director which sounds like I’ve got a big...
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