In partnership with MCS we are delighted to present a free virtual panel event exploring the resilience of the creative industries in the UK and abroad.

Join us on 11 March at 13:00 for what promises to be a lively and engaging discussion. We have an outstanding panel of speakers from across the creative fields:

Actress Dame Harriet Walter

Writer and Stage Director John Caird

Actor Stephen Boxer

Museum Director Juliette Fritsch

Artist and Theatre Designer Tom Piper

Opera, Film and TV Director John La Bouchardiere

Co-founder of Brand Agency Threepipe Reply, Jim Hawker (Chair)

Together, they will tackle the issues that the sector has faced since the pandemic and look to the future. 

Register for your free place here

What else can you expect in 2021?

Like all arts organisations Oxford Festival of the Arts has to flex and adapt to the prevailing Government guidance. This year the festival will have a year-round presence with online projects, events and performances. Expect engaging education projects and imaginative collaborations. The OFA team is also hoping to bring you exciting outdoor events later on in the year, fingers crossed! To keep up to date, subscribe to the OFA newsletter

You can still enjoy #OFAvirtual 2020 on our Performance Archive page.

We also love to hear from you, our audience. If you have ideas for us or feedback, we are all ears!  You can email us at info@artsfestivaloxford.org