About Us
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. Our programmes offer opportunities for all for inspirational exchange and creative participation, both in person and online.
Our Mission
Located in one of the world’s great cities for culture and learning, Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces with an international reputation for innovative and ambitious programming. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education, internationalism and inclusion, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change.
Left: City as Studio event at Modern Art Oxford, 2018. Photo by Stu Allsopp
Learning and Participation
Creative learning is at the heart of Modern Art Oxford’s programme. We offer educational experiences for visitors of all ages, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. Our participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today.
Right: City as Studio workshop, 2020. Photo by Kate Mahony
Our Team
Find out more about our dedicated team.
Our Trustees
Find out more about our board of trustees.
Right: Kiki Smith, I am a Wanderer, installation view at Modern Art Oxford, 2019. Photo by Ben Westoby
Our History
Modern Art Oxford was founded in 1965, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society.
Left: Yoko Ono, Modern Art Oxford, 1997. Image © Modern Art Oxford
CVAN South East is a partnership initiative managed by Modern Art Oxford. It aims to be an effective network for the sector in this region by working in partnership on strategic projects and programmes, and by sharing learning and information to maximise expertise and creative thinking.
