Welcome!
Since 2004 OVADA has been welcoming audiences to artist-led exhibitions, events, studios and workshops
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Open Call: QUEUE
Join the queue - Everyone Welcome!
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Co-working Creative Space
Book our co-working space for £30 per week
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Join Our Community
Want to become an associate member at OVADA?
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Red Clay 2025
6 March - 5 April 2025
Join us for this month-long celebration exploring the nuances of womxn’s health through art and community
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Red Clay events & workshops
Alongside our exhibition, join us for workshops and events throughout the month
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Red Clay Reading Group
Join us online!
Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30pm
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Not Your Mum's Sex Ed
A drop in crafting session offering education and resources with a focus on queer sexual health
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Recipes for Care
Bring along your favourite food remedy, a snack to share, and let’s nourish each other with knowledge and deliciousness
We are committed to creating a welcoming space in our gallery, studios and workshops where artists from all backgrounds can freely express their concerns about global conflicts and social or political issues
At OVADA we are proud to affirm our commitment to the ongoing work of relationship building and serving the Oxfordshire community
We support efforts to foster honest and respectful conversations, aiming to strengthen peace, friendships and trust
Our hearts go out to innocent civilians affected by conflicts worldwide, and we call for an end to all forms of conflict and for International Law to be respected
We do not condone racism and any form of discrimination including race, gender, religion or sexual orientation
Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels welcome and valued in our community
We emphasise the importance of respecting diverse viewpoints and fostering an inclusive environment
We are determined to not let anyone divide us!
Hover on calendar to see what’s on at OVADA
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to schedule an event at OVADA
Sometimes we can schedule more than one event on a given day
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14A Osney Lane, Oxford OX1 1NJ
5 minutes from Oxford Rail Station!
5 minutes from Westgate Shopping Centre!
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Our opening hours vary from week to week and are not always accurate on Google
Please check this calendar to confirm our opening hours and when we are hosting exhibitions + events + workshops
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We are here for;
Creativity: a space to experience the arts and share skills, supporting the delivery of innovative events, exhibitions, workshops and courses that are welcoming for all. Our warehouse is available for hire to realise creative projects
Collaboration: and offer dynamic development opportunities, such as open calls, in-house studio spaces and residencies that encourage experimental, cross disciplinary and collaborative approaches
Community: and strive to reflect our community through supporting socially engaging, inclusive work. We nurture and connect artists and creative communities through our Associates offer and network
Kindness underpins everything we do here at OVADA, we value care and mutual respect for everyone
Accessibility
We would like to welcome you in whatever way we can
There are limitations to our building, we do not have a fully wheelchair accessible toilet and our education space is upstairs
Our gallery space is accessible from the carpark but the floor is uneven
We are actively seeking solutions and welcome any suggestions to make your visit to OVADA as comfortable as possible
You can find more information in our accessibility policy to give you a better idea
Detailed information about our venue can also be found in this report published on Accessable
Our car park is private, however please get in touch if you have mobility requirements in advance of your visit at info@ovada.org.uk
