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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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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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Case Study
“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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News
Hoopla! 2024 – mini-festivals for ages 0-4 coming to your area
For a third year, City Arts are bringing a mini-festival for 0-4 year olds to four Nottingham areas. Hoopla! is a fun, free, outdoor mini-festival. Join us in Hyson Green,…
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Video
‘Carlton, England’ – a film about the Nottinghamshire town
This short film captures places, spaces and voices that make up Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Contributors range from Jigsaw Homes residents to local business owners. Carefully collaged together by filmmaker Owen Davies,…
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News
RESIDENCE: Introducing our bursary award recipients
Three Nottingham artists have been awarded a bursary as part of City Arts' RESIDENCE project. Awarded by a panel of Community Curators, the bursaries support artists who have faced barriers…
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News
Introducing our Nottingham Puppet Festival bursary award recipients
Two Nottingham artists and a theatre company have been awarded bursaries as part of the 2024 Nottingham Puppet Festival. City Arts and an expert panel awarded the bursaries to support…
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Case Study
“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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Blog
Celebrating 8 Years of Erasmus+ Funded International Collaborations
Over the past 8 years, City Arts has embraced enriching collaborations with international partners. Funded by Erasmus+, these projects have reached over 500 participants and resulted in the creation of…
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Opportunity
Nottingham Puppet Festival Bursaries for East Midlands Artists
Nottingham Puppet Festival will return in April 2024, bringing the city to life with puppets and people. Nottingham’s Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall and City Arts are producing the…
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News
Nottingham Puppet Festival is back for 2024
Nottingham Puppet Festival will return for the third time in April 2024. Events happening between Tuesday 9 and Sunday 21 April will showcase the many diverse and exciting forms that puppetry…
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