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“This was my first entrance into the art world… It helped me to feel like an artist, to feel inspired and motivated.”
Gemma Poyzer is a freelance commercial photographer from Nottingham. She studied photography at Nottingham College and has been working as a photographer since. In 2024, Gemma was awarded one of…
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“The consultancy and advice were invaluable. If I was working on my own, I wouldn’t have had access to that kind of advice.”
Nikki Charlesworth is a Nottingham based Theatre Designer, Puppet Designer and Animator. She studied at Nottingham Trent University. She works at the forefront of disability-led theatre making, contributing to new,…
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“Coming to City Arts has made me feel confident… I would like there to be more sessions.”
Meander Theatre is a Nottingham based company of learning disabled and autistic creatives. The company was established in 2011. The group produce bold new performances and artwork that challenge audiences.…
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“I loved seeing how excited people were about being involved, how they felt a sense of belonging.”
Sara Davies is a Health and Wellbeing Coach. She works as the Carlton Community Connector for Active Notts, who empower people to be active in a way that works for…
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“I’ve enjoyed every bit of this project. You’re great partners.”
Sandra Edis is Communities Team Leader for Nottingham City Libraries. City Arts worked with Sandra on our ‘heart in Libraries’ project. The project was based on heart, our previous collaboration…
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“City Arts has become part of our DNA at InterCollege and it will always remain a part of the DNA”
Asser Mortensen is a founder of, and Director at, InterCollege Aps. The organisation is a social enterprise working in the fields of education and training. For 8 years, City Arts…
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“I’m a lot more driven and I’m a lot more confident about taking opportunities.”
Caitlin Mccavana is one of twelve young artists who took part in City Arts’ Autumn 2023 ELEVATE course. From writing a business plan to building their brand, participants learnt essential…
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“When you’ve got other people around you, you feel more motivated and inspired.”
Get Creative is City Arts’ longest running project. It started in 2011 and provides a weekly, therapeutic, pop-up studio space for - at the time of writing - six learning…
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“It was three full days of great, open conversations and support.”
Elodie Horsewell is an 18 year old artist. She was invited to take part in our Artployment project by the team at People Express, an arts organisation based in South…
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“I’ve learnt new skills and that’s given me confidence.”
Volunteers are very important to small charities like City Arts. Recently, we’ve been working with Anna McLaughlin, a University of Leeds graduate with Masters degree in Arts Management and Heritage…
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“I’ve produced work that is about me; that communicates my personal mental health journey.”
Edwina is a 28 years old illustrator and visual artist from Hong Kong. In 2020 she completed an MFA degree in Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University. The artist first shared…
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“There’s a really supportive environment, coming from both the other members of Young Producers and City Arts’ staff”
Amelia Daiz is a 27 year old artist based in Nottingham. Amelia joined City Arts’ Young Producer group in 2015. Whilst studying for her a Fine Art degree at Nottingham…
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