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The Search for Teddy Island
Streaming free on YouTube, The Search for Teddy Island tells the story of a teddy bear’s hunt for a home: the mythical Teddy Island. The journey takes them over land…
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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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City Arts (Nottingham) receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
City Arts has been awarded £58,277 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has…
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Dance and art in the age of COVID with Jamal Sterrett Phoenix
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on artist Jamal Sterrett Phoenix's practice. This blog is the second in our #WINDOWONTHEWORLD series which offers a platform to artists who…
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Towards Reopening – COVID-19 Update
City Arts is looking forward to welcoming participants, artists and visitors back to our building. Much of our core work is with vulnerable people, including those with complex health needs.…
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Black Lives Matter: Our Commitments
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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Ideas for Creative Self-Care from Young Artists
Art can help your mental health. Making art boosts our confidence. It helps us feel more engaged and resilient. Being creative has been shown to relieve anxiety, depression and stress.…
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Ages & Ages Tales: TEATIME TREATS!
Date of event: 31 Oct 2020 Event start time: 6:30pm - Event end time: 8:00pm
Location: Online
Your hosts Catherine Agius & Steve Stickley, together with Sally the Superb Singer, invite you to a special Halloween teatime treat with Nicky Rafferty. Nicky is fab and brilliant and…
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Sound Walk for people aged 55+: Green’s Windmill
Date of event: 12 Nov 2020 Event start time: 1:15pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Venue Address: Green’s Windmill, Windmill Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4QB
Join artist Isabel Jones a ‘sound walk’ at Green’s Windmill, Sneinton. These walks are for people aged 55+. What is a sound walk? Sound Walks open up a new way…
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Sound Walk for people aged 55+: Attenborough Nature Reserve
Date of event: 16 Nov 2020 Event start time: 1:15pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Venue Address: Attenborough Nature Centre, 52 Barton Lane, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6DY
Join artist Isabel Jones a 'sound walk' around Attenborough Nature Reserve. These walks are for people aged 55+. What is a sound walk? Sound Walks open up a new way…
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Sound Walk for people aged 55+: Nottingham City Centre
Date of event: 19 Nov 2020 Event start time: 1:15pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1FH
Join artist Isabel Jones a 'sound walk' around Nottingham City Centre. These walks are for people aged 55+. What is a sound walk? Sound Walks open up a new way…
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Artists and mental health professionals speak about mental health, creativity and self care
In this video support worker Saffron, artist Meridith and photographer & CAMHS volunteer Neve talk about their experiences of getting help with their mental health. We hear how art can…
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Artist Honey Williams on mental health, facing misogynoir and her artistic inspirations
Young people involved in our Express Yourself project posed questions to brilliant Nottingham-based artist Honey Williams. Honey describes herself as a Sonic and Visual Artist & Designer. She is an…
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Showcase
The Search for Teddy Island
Streaming free on YouTube, The Search for Teddy Island tells the story of a teddy bear’s hunt for a home: the mythical Teddy Island. The journey takes them over land…
Read more: 'The Search for Teddy Island'
Showcase
Ideas for Creative Self-Care from Young Artists
Art can help your mental health. Making art boosts our confidence. It helps us feel more engaged and resilient. Being creative has been shown to relieve anxiety, depression and stress.…
Read more: 'Ideas for Creative Self-Care from Young Artists'
News
City Arts (Nottingham) receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
City Arts has been awarded £58,277 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has…
Read more: 'City Arts (Nottingham) receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund'
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Suzannah Bedford in conversation with Junction Arts
On Monday 21st September, our Director Suzannah spoke to Junction Arts about art and community engagement. They touched on the ways City Arts has supported communities throughout the pandemic, and…
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