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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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 29 Aug 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 five portraits in oil painted by Nottingham-based contemporary surrealist artist Laura Decorum. They explore the artist’s family history and they challenge oil painting’s historic role in immortalising…
Find out more: about 'Back to My Roots, and back to my roots'
Project dates: November 2023 - October 2024
Project dates: Since October 2014
Project dates: Since November 2011
Project dates: July 2022 - August 2024
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I hadn’t fully anticipated the level of support I would get from City Arts. There was incredible wraparound assistance with every aspect of planning and delivering the project and exhibition.
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Key Stats April 2023 - March 2024
463 Artists supported
61k Exhibition audiences for the Window Gallery
34% of participants lived in the most deprived communities in England
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Case Study
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'
