ONCA created space for change from 2012 to 2024. Read about our mission during this 12 year journey below.

Who we are

ONCA was a Brighton based arts charity that bridged social and environmental justice issues with creativity.

We promoted positive change by facilitating inclusive spaces for creative learning, artist support, story-sharing and community solidarity.

ONCA Gallery worked with artists, educators and organisations to co-deliver exhibitions, events and workshops that explored social and environmental issues.

What We Do

We raised awareness of social and environmental issues through art 

• Art for Social Change: We worked with artists, activists and community groups to deliver exhibitions and events that explored and promoted social inclusion and social change.
• Arts, Health & Wellbeing: We used art to explore and promote mental, emotional, social and physical health and wellbeing.
• Climate & Culture: We produced and promoted creative initiatives and cultural responses to the climate emergency.
• Decolonising Art & Culture: We collaborated with artists of colour and POC-led organisations to curate and support events and exhibitions challenging eurocentrism and racism within mainstream arts and culture.
• Endangered & Lost Species: We used art to explore stories of extinct and critically endangered species, cultures and ecological communities.

We facilitated spaces for education & development relating to art, culture and the environment

• Artist Development: We promoted opportunities for artists to develop their creative practices, receive professional guidance and engage in peer-led networking.
• Education for Sustainability: We collaborated with learning organisations and artists to design and deliver creative activities that promoted education for sustainability.
• Environmental Justice & Activism: We worked with local and global campaigners to promote community-led action & education for environmental justice.
• Social Justice & Solidarity: We worked with community organisers and campaign groups to promote education for transformative social change and liberation.

Photo Credit: Debbie Bragg / Artwork Credit: Jenny Hooper & Chris Drury