Cultural Olympiad

In 2008 as the Beijing Olympics drew to a close, the 2012 Cultural Olympiad kick started its four year campaign of culture and creativity. Since the start of this campaign it has displayed artistic projects produced by millions of people from across the UK.

Proving the 2012 Games aren’t just about sport, many artistic projects are being created by many talented artists across Surrey. From film making to street dance performances, Surrey’s artists are providing an entertaining creative spark in the run up to the Games.

Click on the links below to see examples of Surrey’s creative talent:

• Celebrating Surrey Festival 2010
• Dance
• Film and Cinema through the Tate Movie Project and Film Nation: Shorts
• Inspire Mark projects
• Music
• Theatre
• 2010 Open Weekend
• Other Performances and Exhibitions

Find out about up and coming performances and exhibitions in Surrey.

Want to get involved?

There are a number of existing projects that Surrey's creative individuals can get involved with for the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. From fine art to musical projects, there are many ways for you to contribute to 2012 legacy.

• Artists taking the lead, South East
• Tate Movie Project
• Film Nation: Shorts

How do I involve my own project?

Additional to contributing to existing projects, there are many ways your own artistic projects can be involved in the build up to the 2012 Olympic Games. Below are some useful links providing advice on how your artwork can be part of the games.

2012 Cultural Olympiad
2012 Creative Programmers
Arts Council England
Competitions
Inspire Mark
Surrey Arts
Unlimited (for disability arts)

The Cultural Olympiad will eventually peak with a 12-week festival of culture. This will take place across the UK in 2012.