Our mission is to break down barriers to accessing creativity. We work with communities where it’s hard to get involved in the arts. We work with people who are overlooked by the arts sector because of who they are or where they live. We work with artists – whether professional or not – who might otherwise miss out on opportunities.
To make sure we’re reaching the right people, we use statistics to keep track of our programme’s breadth, reach and impact. This page contains a selection of those statistics. Elsewhere on the site, you’ll find the stories behind the numbers. Hopefully this gives you a quick overview of the work we do.
April 2023 - March 2024
34% of participants lived in the most deprived communities in England
915 Young children and their grown-ups at Hoopla!
2112 Workshop attendances
30% of our attendances were by disabled people
463 Artists supported
48k People enjoyed our outdoor performances
167 Creative workshops
61k Exhibition audiences for the Window Gallery
1 in 3 Artists employed were deaf or disabled
43 Freelance artists employed
April 2022 - March 2023
50% of staff from traditionally working class backgrounds
1902 Workshop attendances
4 Mini-festivals in St Ann’s, Aspley, Bulwell and Hyson Green
1 in 6 Artists employed were deaf or disabled
57k Exhibition audiences for the Window Gallery
40 Freelance artists employed
134 Artists supported
262 Creative workshops
34% Reduction in carbon emissions
99% Of audience members said our events were good or very good
April 2021 - March 2022
9 Cystic fibrosis patients collaborating with artists
250 Art packs for people experiencing isolation
1 in 5 Artists we employed identify as deaf or disabled
433 Hours of workshops
5 Emerging artists showcased at Nottingham Puppet Festival
1097 Workshop attendances
150 Art packs for refugee families
69 Artists employed
April 2020 - March 2021
106 Workshops
1109 Workshop attendances
28 COVID-safe doorstep puppet shows
5 Podcasts celebrating black creatives in Nottingham
70+ Artists supported
13 Bronze Arts Awards for our young participants