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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Nottingham artist Natalie Coe has been selected to create a major new public artwork for the Broad Marsh redevelopment. The 150-square-metre artwork will be installed on Severn's House, a prominent…
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Following 12 years based in Hockley, City Arts is moving its office into BACKLIT. BACKLIT is a cultural hub dedicated to heritage, placemaking, and contemporary artistic practice. Their community unites…
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Date of event: 21 Oct 2026 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 12:00pm
Venue Address: Clipstone Village Hall, Church Road, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 3+. Join Noisy Oyster for a funny, lively puppet show that mixes two classic fairy tales: The Three Little Pigs and The…
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Date of event: 21 Oct 2026 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Venue Address: Clipstone Village Hall, Church Road, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 3+. Join Noisy Oyster for a funny, lively puppet show that mixes two classic fairy tales: The Three Little Pigs and The…
Book Now: 'The Three Billy Pigs' View event: 'The Three Billy Pigs'Family Friendly
Date of event: 28 Oct 2026 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 12:00pm
Venue Address: Clipstone Village Hall, Church Road, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 6+. This performance is BSL interpreted. Get ready for a funny, lively puppet show packed with music, storytelling and brilliant characters. Meet…
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Key Stats April 2025 - March 2026
177 Creative workshops
6 Performance puppet tour of North Notts towns & villages
79% of audience members rated their experience as ‘Very Good’
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Nottingham artist Natalie Coe has been selected to create a major new public artwork for the Broad Marsh redevelopment. The 150-square-metre artwork will be installed on Severn's House, a prominent…
Read more: 'Nottingham artist selected to create landmark Broad Marsh artwork'News
The Nottingham Puppet Festival is set to return for its fourth edition from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 2026. This city-wide event, an Arts Council England funded partnership…
Read more: 'Nottingham Puppet Festival returns for 2026 with a city-wide celebration of puppets and people'News
Following 12 years based in Hockley, City Arts is moving its office into BACKLIT. BACKLIT is a cultural hub dedicated to heritage, placemaking, and contemporary artistic practice. Their community unites…
Read more: 'City Arts moves into BACKLIT'News
It is with regret that we share that on 2 March 2026, City Arts’ lease on 11-13 Hockley comes to an end. Due to the challenges and pressures created by…
Read more: 'City Arts to leave 11-13 Hockley'Video
How can Nottingham better support and celebrate its LGBTQIA+ communities? How can the city create a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ people, improving their quality of life? Key decisions…
Read more: 'Panel Discussion – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham'Publication
Read or download Murmurations – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham, a new zine produced by City Arts. The zine features a collection of poems, writings, and artworks that reflect on…
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