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Open Weekend submissions are open now!
With the warmer months approaching, and July already coming into view, organisers of Buckinghamshire’s Open Weekend celebration of creativity and culture are inviting submissions.
It is the second time the Open Weekend has taken place and this year will happen over four days, from 28th-31st July. Organised by Buckinghamshire Culture with the support of Buckinghamshire Council and the Rothschild Foundation, it is an opportunity to showcase the range and breadth of creative events, activities and initiatives taking place in Buckinghamshire.
The theme for 2022’s Open Weekend events will be ‘trees and green’, building on the celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee in June, with suggestions including:
a local tree, wood, park or garden – telling stories, delivering creative workshops, outdoor performance, or transforming spaces;
Stories about trees – encouraging people to think about our landscape heritage, exploring folk tales, sharing stories and memories linked to trees;
The environment and green agenda – encouraging people to think about re-use, recycling and sustainability;
The colour green itself – monochrome painting workshops, nature inspired creativity, green objects from collections to base activities around.
Organisers are encouraging organisations and groups across the county to submit their ideas for creative and cultural events and activities they plan to run in Buckinghamshire over the Open Weekend.
Submissions for events/activities can be made between the 25 April and 1 June via the online form.
Find out more about the Open Weekend including criteria for events.
As in 2021, Buckinghamshire Culture will be able to give out a limited amount of micro grants for implementing projects/activities. More information on how to apply will be coming soon.
Bill Morris, Buckinghamshire Culture Co-Chair said: “In light of the enjoyment and support that Open Weekend received in 2021, we felt we had no choice but to bring it back as annual event – we can’t wait to see what people put on! We are also really pleased to share that Visit Buckinghamshire will be supporting our What’s On listing this year. “
Clive Harriss, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, added: “We’re excited to be teaming up again
with Buckinghamshire Culture to run this year’s Open Weekend, which includes Buckinghamshire Day on 29th July. It’s a fantastic opportunity for local groups and organisations to run their own cultural and creative activities and events. They can submit their ideas for these via the Open Weekend webpage.”
During the first successful Open Weekend event for Buckinghamshire in July 2021, residents and visitors had the chance to take part in over 70 creative and cultural activities across the county.
Back then, activities were themed to stories and storytelling and included literary and heritage walks, performances, open days, trails, concerts, film screenings, exhibitions and story-telling events. There were opportunities to undertake creative activities at home and online. Overall 3,500 people took part in activities.
Look out for further info on Open Weekend on the Buckinghamshire Culture website, on Twitter @BucksCulture or Instagram @Bucks_Culture.