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Tuesday, 05 April 2011
Oxford Castle - Committed to Culture in Oxfordshire
Oxford Castle is a committed supporter of Oxford Inspires, having been part of the cultural development agency’s corporate membership programme for over five years. Oxford Castle, which perfectly combines its own abiding heritage with an urban complex of restaurants and bars, reopened to the public in 2006 to critical acclaim.
In the five years since, Oxford Castle has worked hard to support culture and creativity in the city, playing host to regular cultural events, including music, dance and theatre performances. It also celebrates award-winning Oxfordshire artists through an innovative programme of exhibitions at its own O3 Gallery.
Oxford Castle is fast developing its annual events programme, with 2011 already proving to be one of the most exciting and engaging programmes on offer to date. Highlights of the coming year include a series of events linked to Oxfordshire Artweeks in May, the Oxford Castle Flower and Gardening Festival in June, Britain from the Air from June, the Oxford Castle Food and Wine Festival in September, and of course the Oxford Christmas Market in December.
By working increasingly in partnership with other locally based organisations, Oxford Castle complex is quickly establishing itself as a hub of cultural activity in the city. The range and variety of events on offer also aims to increase the feeling of accessibility to the site, encouraging the people of Oxford to explore - and take ownership of - a part of the city that historically they have never been able to enjoy so greatly or so freely before.
Highlights over the coming month…
Exhibition: Editions of You
Saturday 26th March 2011 – Sunday 24th April 2011
Venue: O3 Gallery, Oxford Castle
Tickets: Free Admission
Exploring the DIY artistry of self-releasing musicians, Editions of You celebrates and showcases self-publishing and self-releasing musicians and the handmade editions and releases they create. Taking the form of an exhibition, zine fair, live music events, talks and happenings, Editions of You at the O3 Gallery and Oxford Castle seeks to unearth the underground culture of DIY artistry that combines music with artwork. Curated and programmed by The Oxford Brookes University Popular Music Research Unit, Oxford Contemporary Music and O3 Gallery, in association with Oxford Castle.
Oxford Castle Literary Links
Thursday 7th April, 6pm
Venue: Key Learning Centre, Castle Yard, Oxford Castle
Tickets: £6 on the door
An alternative history, traced through the observations and imagination of writers from the 12th century onwards, with local historian and author Mark Davies. Early booking highly recommended - 01865 242918
Oxford Castle – Unlocked’s May Day Activities
Sunday 1st May, 11am – 4pm
Venue: Castle Yard, Oxford Castle
Tickets: Free Admission
Oxford Castle – Unlocked will open its doors to the public at 11am this May Day. Celebrate May Day alongside costumed guides bringing history to life and putting a spring in the step of visitors with live music in Castle Yard including folk and school choirs. There will also be children’s activities in Oxford Castle – Unlocked’s Prison Gallery including making May Day paper garlands, flowers and spring baskets. To book call 01865 268 400 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
For more information, and details of other events taking place at Oxford Castle, please visit their website.
