Arts across Oxford receive a boost

20 July 2009

MINI Plant Oxford continues to play a role in bringing innovative arts events and projects to Oxford this year.

Working in partnership with Oxford Inspires and local arts organisations, the Plant has pledged its support to the work of the cultural development agency and a number of community-based projects taking place during 2009.

Kathelene Weiss, Director of Development at Oxford Inspires, said: “We are delighted to have developed a strong partnership with MINI Plant Oxford. The Plant has been a Major Supporter of Oxford Inspires since 2005.

“Plant Oxford has become integral to, and associated with, building the environment for a strong and vibrant arts sector and continues to make a real difference to our city’s cultural and community life.

“Through Oxford Inspires, the  Plant has supported a range of arts and cultural projects that have included; small locally focused arts workshops, large outdoor concerts involving local residents, magical spectacles such as ‘Luminox’ and the ‘Magic Hour’, and youth theatre projects like ‘Car to Spire’ that celebrated Oxford’s diverse community.

And last year Plant Oxford picked up an award from Arts and Business South East for its partnership with Oxford Inspires, Creation Theatre Company, Cowley Road Carnival and Oxford Philomusica,

Dr Jürgen Hedrich, managing director of MINI Plant Oxford, said: “Involvement in the local community is a high priority for us. We were proud to be a major supporter of Oxfordshire 2007. And I am delighted that, by renewing our partnership with Oxford Inspires and local arts organisations in 2009, MINI Plant Oxford will continue to support innovative and accessible events for local people.”

Editor’s note

Contacts for further information:
Kathelene Weiss 01865 816394 kathelene.weiss@oxfordinspires.org
Rebecca Baxter 01865 826270 rebecca.baxter@bmwgroup.com

MINI Plant Oxford has supported many cultural events in Oxford, including Evolving City, Oxfordshire 2007, Planet Earth Season, Cowley Road Carnival and organisations such as Creation Theatre Company and Oxford Philomusica.

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