Open School Creative (OSC)
Open School Creative (OSC) is a creative development network for all artists and creative practitioners operating within Dorset and the wider South West.
OSC is a programme to support our community of artists and their artistic development at all stages of their career. OSC events and workshops are for artists interested in collaboration, skills development, community and networking.
OSC will bring together our community and artistic development programmes, including Access BEAF, our Start Up Programme and Creative Hub, while adding new, regular drop-in workshops and talks in response to the needs of our network.
Why we need OSC:
- To provide a case of support for artistic development in Dorset
- To empower artists through sharing resources and skill building
- To create welcoming spaces where people come together
- To build up connections between isolated and marginalised communities
- To establish Boscombe as a leading space for arts and culture in the South West
OSC Network
We hold Creative Show & Tell nights, Ask an Artist relaxed Q&A discussions, meet-ups and networking, as well as artist talks and skills workshops, online and in person. We have delivered workshops and talks around; writing about your practice, how to overcome imposter syndrome, building creative communities, DYCP applications, marketing your work, framing, photography and much more.
Please sign up to our mailing list to hear more about OSC and fill out the OSC feedback form to help us shape our programming by telling us what events and workshops you would like to see.
OSC Upcoming events
We hold Creative Show & Tell nights, Ask an Artist relaxed Q&A discussions, meet-ups and networking, as well as artist talks and skills workshops, online and in person.
Browse our upcoming events and book a PWYC ticket.
Help shape our Programming
Our OSC programming is directly shaped by the needs and feedback of our local artists. Tell us what kinds of support you’re looking for, and how our sessions feel for you.