The Turl Street Arts Festival (TSAF) is an annual festival held in February, involving students from the three Turl Street colleges at the University of Oxford: Jesus College, Exeter College and Lincoln College. [1] Taking place during the fifth week of the university's Hilary term, it has been running since 1997. [2] Though other Oxford colleges host annual arts weeks, the festival is the largest such event at the university. [3]
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TSAF is organized by a committee of students from the three colleges. Each year a different college takes lead of the festival, nominating the chair of the festival from within their Junior Common Room (JCR). Although events are hosted within the three Turl Street colleges, any student of the university can attend the festival's events. [4]
Originally created by the members of the Colleges including Chris Millington and Caroline Russell with support from the Chaplains of the colleges and the organ scholars, the week varies from more formal events such as choral recitals to open mic nights and several plays. There are also opportunities for photography exhibitions and short film previews. An arts fair is often hosted on Brasenose Lane. [5] The week traditionally ends with a Sunday Choral Evensong led by the combined choirs of the three colleges.
A student magazine named The Turl is frequently produced in conjunction with the festival, edited by members of the committee and featuring contributions from across the university. [6]