Articles
Opportunity
Call for artists making work suitable for 0-4 year olds
City Arts is looking for an East Midlands based artist/s to bring an interactive show, experience or workshop to our Hoopla! festivals for 0-4 year olds and their caregivers. Hoopla!…
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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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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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