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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We are excited to announce CATALYST – a new programme from our first Curator in Residence Saziso Phiri. Saziso has designed CATALYST in response to our Black Lives Matter commitments…
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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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We are happy to share that Michaela Butter MBE will join the City Arts as Chair of our Board of Trustees. Michaela has over 40 years of experience working in…
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Watch this short film about Silent Orchestra – a set of multi-sensory instruments for people living with dementia. https://youtu.be/ZLvCEIx9vvI Artist Jenny Hibberd, music tutor James Skyes and programmer Andrew Johnston…
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Watch this short film about Silent Orchestra – a set of multi-sensory instruments for people living with dementia. https://youtu.be/ZLvCEIx9vvI Artist Jenny Hibberd, music tutor James Skyes and programmer Andrew Johnston…
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We are happy to share that Michaela Butter MBE will join the City Arts as Chair of our Board of Trustees. Michaela has over 40 years of experience working in…
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We are beyond sad to mark the passing of Jess, our friend, colleague and creative collaborator. We send our love and deepest sympathy to her family. Jess was an artist…
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In this blog, Creative Producer Alma Solarte-Tobón reflects on City Arts’ Arts Awards journey. The qualification, awarded by Trinity College London, inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership…
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After receiving a strange phone call, Athena, Joe and their dog Spot, arrive in technicolor alternate universe. The trio try to find out what happened to their friend… https://youtu.be/esB2OLpAIOQ This…
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Light Night in Nottingham started in 2008, and City Arts has been involved since the beginning. We have been part of lighting up the night, and opening up the city,…
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Date of event: 19 Apr 2021 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Location: Online
A free, online creative workshop for people aged 55+. Join theatre maker Luke Pearson and be inspired by poetry and limericks taken from local stories and urban myths. This fun…
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Date of event: 20 Apr 2021 Event start time: 11:00am - Event end time: 12:30pm
Location: Online
Join the City Arts team for a virtual coffee and an online chat! Our Artists' Coffee Mornings are a place to meet with fellow artists and share insights and advice.…
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Date of event: 21 Apr 2021 Event start time: 11:00am - Event end time: 12:30pm
Location: Online
A free, online creative workshop for people aged 55+. Explore the benefits of nature, connection and creativity with artist Rachel Howfield Massey. …and then, I have nature and art and…
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Date of event: 21 Apr 2021 Event start time: 1:30pm - Event end time: 3:30pm
Location: Online
A free, online creative workshop for people aged 55+. Find new beauty in your everyday surroundings with writer & artist Chloe Elms. This workshop will help you look at the…
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Date of event: 22 Apr 2021 Event start time: 11:00am - Event end time: 12:30pm
Location: Online
A free, online creative workshop for people aged 55+. Join artist Elaine Winter for a fun workshop where we’ll take inspiration from the collection at Mr Straws House. Take inspiration…
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Date of event: 26 Apr 2021 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Location: Online
A free, online creative workshop for people aged 55+. Join theatre maker Luke Pearson for joyous workshop based on comedy, joke telling and stand-up. This fun and playful workshop will…
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