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City Arts to leave 11-13 Hockley
It is with regret that we share that on 2 March 2026, City Arts’ lease on 11-13 Hockley comes to an end. Due to the challenges and pressures created by…
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Opportunity
Call for Proposals – Nottingham Light Night 2026
Nottingham Events, City Arts and It’s in Nottingham are seeking proposals of static, light-based installations for Nottingham Light Night 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to present work at this…
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Video
Panel Discussion – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham
How can Nottingham better support and celebrate its LGBTQIA+ communities? How can the city create a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ people, improving their quality of life? Key decisions…
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Publication
Murmurations – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham
Read or download Murmurations – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham, a new zine produced by City Arts. The zine features a collection of poems, writings, and artworks that reflect on…
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Case Study
“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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Blog
From Data to Display: How Art Is Changing The Conversation On Air Quality
Ellie Jupp has written a review of ‘The Air We Breathe’ & ‘The Weather Station’, the current exhibition in The Window Gallery at City Arts. Ellie is a second year…
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Publication
Read our 2023/24 Annual Report
Find out all about City Arts’ work by reading our Annual Report for 2023/24. Our work ranges from inspiring young minds at our Hoopla! festivals to platforming disabled artists. The…
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Case Study
“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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News
City Arts awarded £20,000 by the Garfield Weston Foundation
City Arts has been awarded £20,000 by the Garfield Weston Foundation. It will go towards the charity’s core operating costs. The Garfield Weston Foundation provides funding for a wide range…
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Case Study
“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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Blog
City Arts’ Disability and Arts Summit – How Arts Organisations Can Better Support Disabled Artists
On 30 May 2024, City Arts hosted a Disability & Arts Summit. It asked “How can the arts support disabled emerging artists?”. Writer Charlotte Lunn has produced a personal account…
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Case Study
“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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