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, in association with 6 arts organisations from across 4 counties, were delighted to contribute to the online broadcast 'Our Place' - a showcase of the people and places…
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A new dance film produced in collaboration with dancers aged between 55 and 79. The dance performance was entirely choreographed, rehearsed, filmed and edited remotely, using Zoom. It is directed…
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City Arts have teamed up with the Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre to create two new murals in the hospital. Mural artists Megan Russell (aka Peachzz) and Alastair Flindall (aka Kunstity) have worked…
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Dates of event: 19 Oct 2021 - 18 Nov 2021 Mon - Thurs, Daily Opening Time: 10:00am - Daily Closing Time: 4:00pm
Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH
An exhibition of photography by Simon Withers. These striking images of swans were captured on the banks of the River Trent. An ongoing relationship with the swans has become central…
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Dates of event: Until 31 Oct 2021 Wed – Sun, Daily Opening Time: 10:30am - Daily Closing Time: 4:00pm
Venue Address: The Workhouse, Upton Rd, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT
A video installation, showcased at National Trust property The Workhouse in Southwell. The austere building is the most complete workhouse in existence. It was built in 1824 as a place…
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Project dates: December 2020 - October 2021
Project dates: June 2021 - November 2021
Project dates: March 2021 - December 2021
Project dates: October 2020 - June 2022
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For context, please see this Nottingham Post article and listen to Honey on Black Womans Hour. City Arts is proud to have been hosting Honey Williams as our artist in…
Read more: 'In solidarity with Honey Williams'Blog
The JINGAH Project is a modern musical by Duncan Townsend and Chloé Charody. It is a spectacular collaboration between musicians, circus performers, puppeteers and theatre designers. City Arts have been…
Read more: 'The JINGAH Project: Connecting with Notts Refugee Forum & Rehersals Begin'Blog
The JINGAH Project is a modern musical by Duncan Townsend and Chloé Charody. It is a spectacular collaboration between musicians, circus performers, puppeteers and theatre designers. City Arts have been…
Read more: 'The JINGAH Project: Popping up at Pride and performing in Sneinton'Video
City Arts, in association with 6 arts organisations from across 4 counties, were delighted to contribute to the online broadcast 'Our Place' - a showcase of the people and places…
Read more: '‘Our Place’ – an online broadcast from 7 arts organisations'Showcase
Enjoy this short film created by 14-19 year olds from Gedling, Nottinghamshire. The film captures scenes of movement and motion found in Arnot Hill Park, a beautiful, Green Flag Award…
Read more: 'Watch ‘Motions of the Park’ – a short film by young people from Gedling'Video
A new dance film produced in collaboration with dancers aged between 55 and 79. The dance performance was entirely choreographed, rehearsed, filmed and edited remotely, using Zoom. It is directed…
Read more: 'The Workhouse – A Screendance Film by Sima Gonsai'
