The programme is led by Oxford Inspires, an organisation established to promote collaborative action across the cultural sector in Oxfordshire. It is based around the theme of Evolving City and is a key part of a longer strategy of growth for festivals in the city and county. The programme includes a year long series of activities involving talks; exhibitions; displays; events; youth music projects; carnival; a science festival; and an art exhibition specifically designed to highlight Oxford’s links with Europe.
A number of activities are planned as collaborative ventures with the other recipients of Urban cultural programme funding in the south east – Brighton and Hove, and Canterbury.
