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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The coronavirus crisis is bringing isolation and social distancing to us all. But for many of the country's older people this experience is not new. In England, more than 2…
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Are you aged 13-25? Do you make art? Are you using it to express something about mental health? We’re looking for young artists to submit artwork for City Arts and…
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Refugee Week is a gesture of welcome and solidarity. It’s a celebration of cultural richness and the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make. Each year Refugee week has a…
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A message from our Director, Suzannah Bedford, in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak: Dear participants, fellow artists, colleagues and audience membersDue to Government concern regarding the COVID-19 virus, City Arts…
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Since the killing of George Floyd on 25th May, there has been a wave of protest worldwide, focused on this particular tragedy as well as the thousands that came before it…
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Our wonderful Young Producers group have decided they want to help people get through this difficult time of self-isolaton and social distancing. Being creative - making art - has lots…
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Date of event: 12 Jul 2020 Event start time: 3:00pm - Event end time: 4:15pm
Location: Online
Throughout the ages humans have relished tales of adventure, mystery, monsters, myth, and mayhem! This event is a unique chance to share stories across the generations. Join us every Sunday…
Book Now: 'Ages & Ages Tales – live storytelling for every age'Family Friendly
Date of event: 19 Jul 2020 Event start time: 3:00pm - Event end time: 4:15pm
Location: Online
International storyteller Andy Copps takes us on safari with stories from his native Africa. Meet the 'Queen of the Mbira', watch out for the 'The First Story' and there could…
Book Now: 'Ages & Ages Tales – “Storytelling Safari to the African Plains”'Family Friendly
Date of event: 26 Jul 2020 Event start time: 3:00pm - Event end time: 4:15pm
Location: Online
Throughout the ages humans have relished tales of adventure, mystery, monsters, myth, and mayhem! This event is a unique chance to share stories across the generations. Join us every Sunday…
Book Now: 'Ages & Ages Tales – live storytelling for every age'
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Support our vital work to give everyone the opportunity to take part in the arts, regardless of health, ability, background or income.
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Since the killing of George Floyd on 25th May, there has been a wave of protest worldwide, focused on this particular tragedy as well as the thousands that came before it…
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For Refugee Week 2019, the City Arts building was full of life. We hosted activities ranging from Persian Drumming to catwalk fashion shows. We put on an exhibition called markmaking.…
Read more: 'Global Village: Photographs of Global Sistaz United by Sara Gaynor'Publication
Refugee Week is a gesture of welcome and solidarity. It’s a celebration of cultural richness and the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make. Each year Refugee week has a…
Read more: 'Creative activities to try at home for Refugee Week 2020'News
City Arts has secured a £1,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes, for our mental health wellbeing course. We will use the funds to deliver a series of ‘Express Yourself’…
Read more: 'Persimmon Homes award City Arts £1,000 for young people’s mental health courses'Showcase
For Nottstopping Festival, we live streamed three FREE activities on the theme of paper and mindfulness. If you missed them at the time, you can watch them below. Tune in,…
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Get some inspiration and motivation from our Young Producers. They've been sharing creative activities to do at home on their Instagram account. Here are last week's challenges, have a go…
Read more: 'Natural Dyes, Paper & Jar Lanterns, Pentagon Planters and more with the Young Producers'
