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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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Suzannah Bedford announced as new director of City Arts

We are delighted to announce that Suzannah Bedford has been appointed new CEO and Creative Director of City Arts. As former Creative Director of regeneration charity The Renewal Trust, Suzannah…

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Alan Sillitoe and Nottingham – An Oral History

Four films that examine the inspiration behind and impact of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by legendary Nottingham writer Alan Sillitoe. Alan grew up in poverty in Radford, Nottingham. Both…

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Music

Holly Redford Jones + support

Date of event: 28 Feb 2020 Event start time: 7:30pm - Event end time: 10:30pm

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

Holly Redford Jones is a singer-songwriter from Chesterfield. She fuses soft, idiosyncratic guitar tones with distinctive vocals that gravitate towards indie but sit comfortably within jazz and folk as well.…

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Music

Knight and Spiers

Date of event: 4 Mar 2020 Event start time: 7:30pm - Event end time: 10:00pm

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

Legendary violinist Peter Knight (ex Steeleye Span) and melodeon player John Spiers (ex Bellowhead) combine for an unmissable gig. About this Event On a summer's day in 2016, the organisers…

Poetry

Book Launch: Loves Burn by Kevin Jackson

Date of event: 12 Mar 2020 Event start time: 8:00pm - Event end time: 11:00pm

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

Kevin Jackson proudly shares poems from his new book Loves Burn, hot off the presses of Big White Shed. Featuring fabulous poets Bridie Squires, Chris Lanyon, Leanne Moden, Lytisha Tunbridge,…

Workshop

Sound Walk with Isabel Jones for people 55+

Date of event: 12 Mar 2020 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:15pm

Venue Address: Salamanda Tandem, 52 Albert Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GS

Join artist Isabel Jones for an audio-enhanced walk around Nottingham. Experience sounds and stories as you stroll. 'Sound Walks' are a fun and creative way to enjoy sound. Exploring both…

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Music

Songwriter Sessions: Gallery 47, Michael Vickers, Reflekter

Date of event: 21 Mar 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…

Poetry Talk

Sisterhood & Love

Date of event: 25 Mar 2020 Event start time: 7:00pm - Event end time: 11:00pm

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

SISTERHOOD & LOVE IS PRESENTED BY TRUTH MENTAL HEALTH. A female only event themed around empowerment for women across Nottinghamshire. The evening will start with some of the best female…

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