I, Cowley is a new and innovative community heritage project inviting local people to build a living archive exploring the rise and rise of Oxford's multi-story urban village!

If you'd like to share a photograph, tell a story, or just find out more about what's going on please call Fusion on 01865 245735, or use our Contact Form.

Latest News

Projection at Oxfordshire History Centre until Dec 17th

Submitted by Tara Stewart on Thu, 24/11/2011 - 15:30

A new projection, using words and images gathered through the I, Cowley project, is currently on display in the public search room at the Oxfordshire History Centre, located in St Lukes Church, Temple road, Cowley. Ask at reception to view it and get to know your local history centre!

Depictions of Cowley people, past and present, are randomly juxtaposed against fragments of text, extracted from historic documents associated with the area. Each new relationship of words and image suggests a new narrative - some striking, some mundane; some humorous, some poignant.

Invitation to Celebratory Tea Party event - Nov 19th

Submitted by Tara Stewart on Tue, 08/11/2011 - 23:44

In celebration of the wide body of work created by artists and the community, we are holding a tea party for everyone who has been involved along the way as well as those who simply want to celebrate Cowley. Come and see the newly created Oral History short films by Chris Bradley, view the fantastic 'I, Cowley Portrait' photographic exhibition by Giles Davies and see the projections by Neil C Smith 'In a different Light' in a new context. Join us at Fusion Arts, behind the East Oxford Community Centre on the corner of Princes Street and Cowley Road at 4pm

Free art workshops for families at Mini Plant Oxford

Submitted by Tara Stewart on Thu, 09/06/2011 - 08:03

Spray can Artist James Lorraine-Smith will be working with people to help create a series of large cut out cars representing notable models from the Bullnose Morris to the latest Mini. The cars will be on display for the Cowley Road Carnival in South Park on July 3rd and then feature on large scale mural at the Mini Plant Oxford. Artist Emily Cooling will also be creating banners and bunting on the same theme. The workshops are free and open to anyone at any age (children should be accompanied by an adult if under 12 please) so get in touch to say you are coming!

I, Cowley at 31 Pound Way, Templars Square Shopping Centre

Submitted by Tara Stewart on Sun, 08/05/2011 - 06:59

The I, Cowley project is resident at the Templars Square Shopping Centre for the month of May 2011.
Come and see Groovy Su's Treasure Map and add to it with your own points of interest and memories on Monday Mornings from 10.30am. Take part in some digital story training with John Hunt who will show you how to make your own short videos about Cowley in just 2 short sessions using 'Flip' video cameras. Dates of next training sessions will take place on May 13, 17, 19, 24, 25, 25, 26.

In a Different Light projection event

Submitted by Tara Stewart on Wed, 30/03/2011 - 16:17

It was an amazing sight, to see all those photographs that people have given to the project as well as the portraits created by Giles Davies, projected large onto the side of the Hockmore Tower flats. It was made even more special by a guest of honour, Jean Fisher (who was born in 1924) came to see her family photographs appear as part of the collection. Thanks to her kind neighbours who brought her for a special night to remember! Well done also to artist Neil C Smith for presenting them all in such an interesting and captivating style.