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Glimpses of a Possible Future

November 22, 2023 Hannah Pye Community Comments Off

Glimpses of a Possible FutureAs part of Makespace’s 5th Birthday celebrations we were delighted to celebrate and platform some of the projects from across Oxford which have inspired us along our journey so far. Together these projects form part of a growing movement of local communities transforming land, housing and civic infrastructure to work better for people [...]

Makespace Oxford x George Street

October 31, 2023 Makespace Oxford Community Comments Off

Makespace is thrilled to announce its first ever long-term space in Oxfordshire. We can’t wait to co-create a space for the community, on the ground floor of the redevelopment project at the current Odeon site, 38-40 George Street, facing onto Gloucester Green. We want to offer a flexible, multi-purpose, accessible and affordable space for local community groups […]

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

September 7, 2023 Hannah Pye Community Comments Off

Artists in Residence We are excited to create a bespoke offer of professional development for our artist residents in Makespace buildings across the county. Alongside the business support on offer to all our residents, this targeted arts focus addresses the need of the growing Makespace Oxford artist community within our new hub spaces. By creating a Makespace [...]

Empowering Voices: Rana Ibrahim and the Iraqi Women Art and War Project – A Tribute to Refugee Week

July 5, 2023 Makespace Oxford Community Comments Off

In commemoration of Refugee Week, we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary journey and impactful work of Rana Ibrahim, a resident of Makespace Oxford, as she spearheads the Iraqi Women Art and War project. Rana’s story resonates with resilience, creativity, and the strength of refugee individuals, making a significant mark on society. Today, we delve into Rana’s […]

Project Spotlight: Makespace Oxford

June 14, 2023 Makespace Oxford Community Comments Off

Andy Edwards in conversation with Georgina Bowman illustration by Anamaria Sabino Makespace Oxford is a non-profit community organisation with the aim of unlocking vacant or underused spaces that are revitalised for use on a “meanwhile” basis. Set up in 2015 as a CIC, Makespace is the result of years of collaboration with local community actors, having observed […]

Artweeks 2024

April 20, 2023 Hannah Pye Community Comments Off

Artweeks 2023We are excited to be presenting a range of exhibitions across four of our buildings for this years Oxfordshire Artweeks. Stay tuned for more details. The Charter Connect GalleryAbingdon 3rd Floor, The Charter, Broad St, Abingdon OX14 3LZ The Community Works GalleryOxford City Centre 21 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH Aristotle Lane Event Space1 Aristotle [...]

SOUTH ABINGDON ARTS & CULTURE

February 28, 2023 Hannah Pye Community Comments Off

South Abingdon Arts & Culture Project In partnership with the local council, this regenerative arts project was developed to empower local artists and expand creative opportunities in South Abingdon. It celebrates and supports local people by offering training, mentorship and a platform for artists, community groups and schools, to connect with and shape their environment. Arts Trail [...]

RELEASE: Makespace Oxford reanimates derelict day centre into a thriving community hub in the heart of Wantage

February 16, 2023 Makespace Oxford Community, Workspace Comments Off

We’re proud to announce the transformation and opening of a previously derelict day-centre into an affordable, accessible space for local artists, entrepreneurs and community groups wanting to connect and flourish in the centre of Wantage. The recently renovated building, named ‘The Old Stables’ in reference to its historic location, was re-opened in December 2022 by Makespace Oxford, as […]

RELEASE: Portraits of Makespace Oxford Residents to Feature in Modern Art Oxford Exhibition exploring Urban Design and Creativity

August 10, 2022 Emily Jarrett Community Comments Off

A new exhibition opening at Modern Art Oxford will feature a series of portraits of individuals and organisations that are occupying underused spaces that have been revived, repurposed and reanimated by local Community Interest Company Makespace Oxford.

Meanwhile in Oxfordshire

July 5, 2021 Emily Jarrett Community Comments Off

Meanwhile in Oxfordshire...Transforming underused space in Oxfordshire’s urban centres What is ‘meanwhile’ space? ''The wise use of vacant space while something else is waiting to happen''Emily Berwyn - Co-founder, Meanwhile Space CIC Since the launch of 'Meanwhile in Oxfordshire...' in 2021, we've worked to identify, secure, fit out and let 28 vacant units to local, independent and [...]