OYAP empowers young people to make a difference to themselves and their communities through the Arts.
Our projects offer creative opportunities for young people in Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, and beyond, giving encouragement and support to those who have few chances to access art and culture. We work in partnership with other organisations and inspirational artists to create opportunities which develop young people’s creativity, confidence, employability and wellbeing.

We deliver a mixture of regular weekly activities, holiday sessions, and project funded work. Where we make a charge our fees are low and we offer free or pay what you can afford options as we believe our activities should be accessible to all.

Dance 8 is a teaching and performance dance company, based in the Vale of White Horse area.

We are professionally trained and have worked as individual performing artists for the past 10 years.

In 2008 we came together to share our experiences, to develop dance shows and dance classes for schools and the community. Our collaboration constantly helps our professional development.

We teach classes at Youth Clubs, Leisure Centres, schools and for the Vale of White Horse and South Oxon District Council for adults and Children.

Our aim is to make dance accessible for everyone in the Vale.

I am currently the Arts and Visitor Services Manager for Cherwell, and as such have operational responsibility for Arts Development, Tourism including Tourist Information Centres and Banbury Museum. I have lived and worked in Oxfordshire for 10 years. I have a keen interest in childrens theatre and literature and a passion for pots and jewels..

Heritage and Arts Officer for Oxfordshire County Council, Social & Community Services. Previously County Museums and Heritage Officer and Assistant Director, Leisure & Arts. Advises Oxfordshire County Council on arts issues. Attends meetings of the Oxfordshire Arts Officers and the Oxfordshire Arts Partnership. Offers advice to arts organisations and individual artists on funding.

In a personal and private capacity I am also a practicing visual artist working in a variety of media. I have exhibited locally in the Art in Woodstock festival, where I also curated a mail art project.

Cornerstone is brought to you by South Oxfordshire District Council, and has a fantastic array of facilities for you to enjoy; an auditorium for theatre, shows, gigs and performances, a visual art gallery, a welcoming cafe, bar and restaurant, a dance studio, an visual arts gallery and various multi-purpose spaces for meetings and workshops.