Everyone is an artist

Drum circle in church hall, photographed from above.
Blue to Green Drum Circle, Lamar Francois 2022

Since 1977, we’ve been breaking down barriers to reconnect people with art, culture and creativity. We stand up for people who are underrepresented in the arts. We see talent where it has been overlooked and undervalued. Anywhere can be your studio, your gallery, your stage. At City Arts, we believe you are an artist. 

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Drum circle in church hall, photographed from above.
Blue to Green Drum Circle, Lamar Francois 2022

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Exhibition

Two for Joy

Dates of event: Until 10 Oct 2024 Mon - Thu, Daily Opening Time: 10:00am - Daily Closing Time: 5:00pm

Venue Address: The Window Gallery, City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH

An exhibition of two magpie puppets that puppet maker Cat Rock created for Nottingham Puppet Festival 2024. The magpies are the result of a community-led commission, and were created through…

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Workshop

Get Arty – Queer Up Duck!

Date of event: 21 Oct 2024 Event start time: 2:00pm - Event end time: 3:30pm

Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH

A workshop for 6-12 year olds and their families. Express yourself and create amazing artwork. This activity is part of the Queer Up Duck! Festival. In this playful session we…

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Workshop

i am who i am – Queer Up Duck!

Date of event: 21 Oct 2024 Event start time: 4:30pm - Event end time: 6:00pm

Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH

Are you a 13-17 year old who identifies as LGBTQ+? Join artists Meridith Dickin and Amelia Daiz for a creative and empowering art workshop, part of the Queer Up Duck!…

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Workshop

Carlton Heritage Walk

Date of event: 26 Oct 2024 Event start time: 10:30am - Event end time: 11:30am

Venue Address: Outside Carlton Community Hub, 88 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1EE

Join us for a gentle walk where we’ll explore Carlton’s heritage, part of Calton Art Week. The walk is led by Sam Culshaw-Robinson from The Art of Nature Wellbeing Walks.…

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Projects

Get Creative participant, artist and volunteer

Find out more: Get Creative

Project dates: Since November 2011

Carlton Art Week Logo

Find out more: Carlton Art Week

Project dates: October 2024 - October 2024

Audience watches performer with stag puppet. Text reads 'Hoopla - a mini festival of ages 0-4'.

Find out more: Hoopla!

Project dates: July 2022 - August 2025

Young Producers - a group for 18-30 year olds

Find out more: Young Producers

Project dates: Since October 2014

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Our Impact

Young artist holds certificate reading ELEVATE. They are standing next to the course leader.
Caitlin receives her ELEVATE certificate, Lamar Francois 2023

Case Study

I'm definitely a lot more enthusiastic about things since taking part in the course. I’m a lot more driven and I'm a lot more confident about taking opportunities.

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Key Stats April 2023 - March 2024

167 Creative workshops

61k Exhibition audiences for the Window Gallery

34% of participants lived in the most deprived communities in England

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