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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We are excited to announce CATALYST – a new programme from our first Curator in Residence Saziso Phiri. Saziso has designed CATALYST in response to our Black Lives Matter commitments…
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Created during lockdown, this crowd-sourced poem captures how we felt when the world paused. Nottingham poet Panya Banjoko based the poem on contributions from ninety-three Nottingham residents, spanning all ages.…
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Enjoy three films celebrating the work of writer, poet and PhD Researcher Panya Banjoko. These films were created to be used in writing workshops with members of Nottingham's African-Caribbean community.…
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City Arts came into being over 40 years ago. Our mission was, and still is, to make art for and with people from some of Nottingham's most marginalised communities. The…
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Learn photography skills, explore your local parks and gain an Arts Awards. Remote mentoring for 14-19 year-old’s in Gedling.
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After receiving a strange phone call, Athena, Joe and their dog Spot, arrive in technicolor alternate universe. The trio try to find out what happened to their friend… https://youtu.be/esB2OLpAIOQ This…
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Light Night in Nottingham started in 2008, and City Arts has been involved since the beginning. We have been part of lighting up the night, and opening up the city,…
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For the next six month, Amelia Coburn is joining the City Arts team as an Intern through Lakeside Arts' Creative Pathways programme. Tell us a little about yourself? Hello! My name’s…
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Tony Fisher is a photographic artist based in Riddings near Alfreton. Tony describes his work as “looking through the lens and capturing what I see – transforming the ordinary into…
Read more: '‘Only the Lonely’ – how the pandemic added an extra dimension to Tony Fisher’s loneliness project'Opportunity
We need your help! Cast your vote to choose six poems to appear on PoGo (Poetry on the Go) – a new augmented reality app which will showcase poetry to…
Read more: 'Poll: Vote to choose which Notts poets appear on a new augmented reality app'News
We are excited to announce CATALYST – a new programme from our first Curator in Residence Saziso Phiri. Saziso has designed CATALYST in response to our Black Lives Matter commitments…
Read more: 'Introducing CATALYST – a programme from our Curator in Residence Saziso Phiri'
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Date of event: 27 Mar 2021 Event start time: 6:30pm - Event end time: 8:00pm
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March! In like a lion, out like a lamb? Whatever your take on the old saying, we have animals centre stage for our Teatime Treat at the tail end of…
Book Now: 'Ages & Ages Tales: TEATIME TREATS!'
