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Art Explora expands access to the arts across Europe through innovative touring, digital and creative programmes.

We work with artists, communities and cultural organisations to remove barriers to participation and make the arts accessible to all.
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Our impact

42,624

people participated in our programmes in 2025

11,019

children have visited their local museum with Time Odyssey

2,979

care home residents joined us and took part in our programmes

432

European Award applications in 2026, a record

Who? What? Why?

Art Explora is an international charitable foundation that aims to increase access to arts and culture – locally,  nationally and internationally – and innovate forms of participation and engagement. Art Explora was originally founded by French philanthropist Frédéric Jousset in France in 2019. The UK charity was founded in 2021. Our programmes operate across Europe. The UK charity is based at Somerset House in London.
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“Volunteering with Art Explora has had a profound impact on me. It has reinforced my belief in the power of creativity to connect people and support well-being.”
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Art Explora UK volunteer
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Learning and Schools Programme
Free

Beyond the Battle

National schools competition across the UK to design the missing final panel of the Bayeux Tapestry!
Across the UK
October 2026- July 2027
European Award
Free

Art Explora European Award Shortlist 2026

The shortlisted projects for this year’s European Awards have just been announced!
Across Europe
September – November 2026
Mobile Museum
Free

Art Explora UK presents an exhibition of design proposals for the UK’s first Mobile Museum

Visit our exhibition of design proposals by leading UK architects and designers for a new UK Mobile Museum.
Arup, 8 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BJ
14 September – 27 November 2026
“It’s a great opportunity for people to have a bit of culture in their lives. It’s great that it’s brought to the people. Not everyone has access to London galleries.”
Mobile Museum visitor in Ashfield, 2024
Find out more about the Mobile Museum programme