2023 has been a transformational year for OPUS - we delivered 25 unforgettable events, bringing over 2,120 artists to city squares, green spaces, train stations, and zoos. We worked in partnership with 79 creative organisations and were supported by an amazing freelance network, offering 98 contracts. Over the past 12 months, our events reached more than 120,000 people. And we couldn’t have done it without YOU - programme partners, funders, sponsors, suppliers, and audiences. Take a look at some stats and stories: https://www.opusartsevents.co.uk/2023review
THANK YOU for coming with us on this journey this year - here’s to more in 2024 🎉
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Light has the power to transform familiar spaces into magical environments ✨
Last month, we had the pleasure of working with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to design and deliver a playground activation as part of their Play By Night event.
Creating a safe nighttime experience for families to play together outdoors in the winter, we illuminated the park through clever use of temporary lighting and participatory active programming.
Take a look at the video to see it in action!
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Day one of Diwali Celebrations with Sampad Arts at New Street Station! Brilliant performances by Devika Dance Theatre Bollywood Dreams Dance Rekesh Chauhan and Ravi Kumar ✨🕯️🧡 we are back again tomorrow 12:00-19:00 #diwali #birmingham #newstreetstation #bham
Everything to Everybody - Marking Shakespeare’s First Folio 400th Anniversary on The One Show. Keep your eyes peeled for a shot of the event at Bullring!
Everything to Everybody: Adrian Lester on The One Show
“Every young person should have access to dance, access to drama, painting, singing- they should be able to enjoy & explore these arts”
We loved seeing Adrian Lester talking about why projects like Everything to Everybody are integral to ensuring access to arts and culture The One Show
Today marks the 400th anniversary of the First Folio - #Birmingham’s is the only publicly owned copy (we the people of Brum own it!) You can find out more about it at Everything to Everybody 📖 we had a great time producing this event, keep your eyes peeled for a shot of the Folio in Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham!
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The first half of Twycross Zoo October Fiesta was SO. MUCH. FUN! We loved seeing visitors celebrate the magic of alebrijes, and learn about the real-life superpowers of South American animals at the zoo, as well as celebrating much loved and missed animals on the Twycross Ofrenda designed by Itzatna Arts Collective. They also took part in mask-making workshops, joined a cast of colourful characters for daily Dream Walks, grooved to the infectious rhythms of Mariachi Loco UK, and pinned their hopes for conservation on a special dream catcher installation.
October Fiesta is BACK from tomorrow 28 Oct until 5 November with a special addition Itzatna Arts Collective's BRAND NEW show which creates an unforgettable experience through tales and games inspired by the rich traditions of the Mexican Day of the Dead.
It's the perfect half-term day out for the whole family - book your tickets at https://twycrosszoo.org/plan/events/october-half-term/
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