Situated at the intersection of contemporary art, engineering, technology, the IOU Creation Centre supports the development of skills and talent through workshops, artist support, studio space, work experience, and mentoring.

Offering an open space for a diverse community of artists, makers, and students to delve into the exploration, development, testing, and iteration of new ideas

Workshops, short courses and masterclasses for shared learning and multi-artform interdisciplinary practice in site-specific locations for artists, adults, children and young people.

A year-round programme of live and online productions, exhibitions, workshops, co-produced and co-created with artists in IOU’s Labs

Independent accommodation for artists, visitors and community in the Calder Valley

Explore IOU’s past shows and productions from the last 48 years including an extensive Timeline. Delve into our rich history of creative innovation and see how IOU has historically pushed the boundaries of contemporary art.