Everyone is an artist

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HeART in libraries project, Lamar Francois 2024

Since 1977, we’ve been breaking down barriers to reconnect people with art, culture and creativity. We stand up for people who are underrepresented in the arts. We see talent where it has been overlooked and undervalued. Anywhere can be your studio, your gallery, your stage. At City Arts, we believe you are an artist. 

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Close-up of two children's hands pointing at colorful, patterned squares on a quilted mat, showcasing a variety of textures and vibrant hues.
HeART in libraries project, Lamar Francois 2024

Exhibition

‘The Air We Breathe’ & ‘The Weather Station’

Dates of event: Until 5 Jun 2025 Mon - Thu, Daily Opening Time: 10:00am - Daily Closing Time: 5:00pm

Venue Address: The Window Gallery, City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH

Two exhibits using art to explore environmental data about Nottingham. The Air We Breathe is an artistic investigation into Nottingham’s air quality data. The University of Nottingham’s City as Lab,…

Find out more: about '‘The Air We Breathe’ & ‘The Weather Station’'

Workshop

Queer Storytelling Conversation Cafe

Date of event: 19 May 2025 Event start time: 6:00pm - Event end time: 8:00pm

Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH

Join Evie Osbon for a workshop exploring LGBTQIA+ experiences and imagining a LGBTQIA+ friendly Nottingham. The session will be filled with socialising, connection and compassion. Evie will share creative prompts…

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Gemma Poyzer stands smiling in front of a white curtain at an exhibition. She wears a striped blazer over a black top. Beside her on an easel is a framed portrait photograph of a woman seated in a softly lit domestic setting.
, Wednesday 2 April 2025

Case Study

This was my first entrance into the art world… It helped me to feel like an artist, to feel inspired and motivated.

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Key Stats April 2023 - March 2024

1 in 3 Artists employed were deaf or disabled

2112 Workshop attendances

167 Creative workshops

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Case Study

“The consultancy and advice were invaluable. If I was working on my own, I wouldn’t have had access to that kind of advice.”

Nikki Charlesworth is a Nottingham based Theatre Designer, Puppet Designer and Animator. She studied at Nottingham Trent University. She works at the forefront of disability-led theatre making, contributing to new,…

Read more: '“The consultancy and advice were invaluable. If I was working on my own, I wouldn’t have had access to that kind of advice.”'