Current Programmes
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
MINI Plant Oxford Supports Film and Dance
This year Dancin’ Oxford kicks off on February 16th at MINI Plant Oxford. Guests will be invited to watch the premier of a dance and film piece, inspired by the MINI Plant and specifically created for the launch by choreographer Cecilia Macfarlane, film maker Roly Carline and OFVM Film Oxford. The piece, which took its inspiration from the many hundreds of robots that operate in the factory’s bodyshop facility, demonstrates the ways in which manufacturing and machines can stimulate the imagination and provide great sources of creativity.
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Seasons of Science
For centuries, Oxfordshire has been a hotbed of innovation and scientific excellence. Revolutionary research and astounding discoveries emerge almost daily from our Universities; Oxfordshire’s high technology companies continue to create new products and services which power the region’s economy; scientists, technologists and engineers from Oxfordshire continue to shape the modern world. 2010 sees the 350th Anniversary of The Royal Society and from March to October 2010 Oxford Inspires and Science Oxford put a spotlight on science in a county-wide season of work generated by artists, scientists and educators across Oxfordshire.
Saturday, 01 August 2009
Consultants David Powell Associates begin work on Economic Impact Study
Economic Study Will Measure Culture’s Contribution to County’s Well-Being
Cultural industries make up more than 7% of the economy and are one of the fastest growing sectors, with a growth rate twice that of the rest of the economy.
--- Data from DCMS and SEEDA
Research into the impact of culture on the county’s prosperity is being commissioned by Oxford Inspires. Funding for an economic impact study has already come from Arts Council England and local agencies, with preliminary work expected to start in the new year.
Sunday, 01 March 2009
Singing Histories
A new project is taking an interesting approach to encouraging people to sing. Oxford Inspires, Oxfordshire County Council's Oxford Folk Festival, Oxfordshire Studies unit and County Music Service have banded together with the national Sing the Nation project to produce a very special new songbook – it will contain songs written in and about Oxfordshire.
Musicologist and folk expert Tim Healey has been all over the county researching and collecting Oxfordshire related songs for the book whist archivist, Dr Malcolm Graham has been sourcing images to go with the songs.
