Everyone is an artist

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Makers of Imaginary Worlds, Lamar Francois 2023

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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Woman and girl play with pink fabric
Makers of Imaginary Worlds, Lamar Francois 2023

Exhibition

Drawing It Out

Dates of event: Until 8 Jan 2024 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

Why do we draw? Created by City Arts’ Young Producers group, this exhibition explores some of the many different forms that drawing can take. They range from drawing for design…

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Young Producers • Workshop

Planning a 3D Make

Date of event: 1 Dec 2023 Event start time: 6:00pm - Event end time: 9:00pm

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

Plan your next three-dimensional art project! Are you new to making in 3D? Have you been putting off a project? Artist Cauley Irving will show you how to draw up…

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City Arts Hosts • Talk

Dance in Cancer Care Forum and Exhibition

Date of event: 7 Dec 2023 Event start time: 4:00pm - Event end time: 5:30pm

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

Discover how dance can positively impact physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing during and after cancer treatment. Engage with experts who will share their stories and insights, and invite discussion…

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Young Producers • Workshop

Exploring Drawing!

Date of event: 16 Dec 2023 Event start time: 4:00pm - Event end time: 6:00pm

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

Join artist Mary Strickson for a beginner friendly drawing workshop. We will explore a range of creative sketching techniques to help you find you own personal art style. Following prompts…

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Pencil drawing of a field with a dog in it
Participant Artwork, March 2021

Case Study

I know creativity lifts my mental health, but I didn’t know these courses would take me on such a great adventure. I didn’t know that my mental health would improve so much.

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Key Stats April 2022 - March 2023

57k Exhibition audiences for the Window Gallery

40 Freelance artists employed

50% of staff from traditionally working class backgrounds

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