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Carlton Art Week
A celebration of creativity and community in Carlton, Nottinghamshire
Find out moreSince 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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A celebration of creativity and community in Carlton, Nottinghamshire
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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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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…
Find out more: about 'Two for Joy'Workshop
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…
View event: 'Get Arty – Queer Up Duck!'Workshop
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!…
View event: 'i am who i am – Queer Up Duck!'Workshop
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.…
Book Now: 'Carlton Heritage Walk' View event: 'Carlton Heritage Walk'Project dates: Since November 2011
Project dates: October 2024 - October 2024
Project dates: July 2022 - August 2025
Project dates: Since October 2014
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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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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.…
Read more: '“Coming to City Arts has made me feel confident… I would like there to be more sessions.”'Blog
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…
Read more: 'City Arts’ Disability and Arts Summit – How Arts Organisations Can Better Support Disabled Artists'Case Study
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…
Read more: '“I loved seeing how excited people were about being involved, how they felt a sense of belonging.”'Case Study
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…
Read more: '“I’ve enjoyed every bit of this project. You’re great partners.”'News
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,…
Read more: 'Hoopla! 2024 – mini-festivals for ages 0-4 coming to your area'Video
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,…
Read more: '‘Carlton, England’ – a film about the Nottinghamshire town'