Since 1977, we have helped communities and artists to create and explore art of all kinds – from music to writing, from drawing to dance. We aim to give everyone the chance to be creative, regardless of who they are or where they’re from.
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A message from our Director, Suzannah Bedford, in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak: Dear participants, fellow artists, colleagues and audience membersDue to Government concern regarding the COVID-19 virus, City Arts…
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Our wonderful Young Producers group have decided they want to help people get through this difficult time of self-isolaton and social distancing. Being creative - making art - has lots…
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We are inviting the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to add their words to a poem that reflects the times we are going through. The theme is ‘A Pause’. Celebrated…
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Are you aged 13-25? Do you make art? Are you using it to express something about mental health? We’re looking for young artists to submit artwork for City Arts and…
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The coronavirus crisis is bringing isolation and social distancing to us all. But for many of the country's older people this experience is not new. In England, more than 2…
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Date of event: 31 May 2020 Event start time: 3:00pm - Event end time: 5:30pm
Location: Online
Throughout the ages humans have relished tales of adventure, mystery, monsters, myth, and mayhem! This event is a unique chance to share stories across the generations. Join us every month…
Book Now: 'Ages & Ages Tales – live storytelling for every age'Music
Date of event: 27 Jun 2020 Event start time: 7:00pm - Event end time: 11:00pm
Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH
The 'Songwriter Sessions' present a mix of accomplished local and touring acts. Each act will perform original music before speaking about their craft, the inspiration behind their music and their…
Book Now: 'Songwriter Sessions: Myles Knight, George Gadd, Ellis Thomas'
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For Nottstopping Festival, we live streamed three FREE activities on the theme of paper and mindfulness. If you missed them at the time, you can watch them below. Tune in,…
Read more: 'Paper-based workshops for Nottstopping Festival'Blog
Get some inspiration and motivation from our Young Producers. They've been sharing creative activities to do at home on their Instagram account. Here are last week's challenges, have a go…
Read more: 'Natural Dyes, Paper & Jar Lanterns, Pentagon Planters and more with the Young Producers'Blog
Our Young Producers have been sharing creative activities to do at home on their Instagram account. They want to provide you with inspiration and motivation; help you look at your…
Read more: 'Flashcards, Pom Pom Clouds, Sourdough and more with the Young Producers'Opportunity
We are inviting the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to add their words to a poem that reflects the times we are going through. The theme is ‘A Pause’. Celebrated…
Read more: 'Add your words to a poem for Nottingham'Blog
Our Young Producers have been sharing creative activities to do at home on their Instagram account. They want to provide you with inspiration and motivation; help you look at your…
Read more: 'Fluid art, mindful doodles, watercolour textures and more with the Young Producers'Blog
A mask is a tool that can be used to temporarily alter a person’s appearance or personality. This activity will help young people create a mask and use their imaginations…
Read more: 'Mask Making with children and young people'
