Everyone is an artist

Artist Honey Williams stands in front of her work
Honey Williams exhibits her work, Joe Pick 2023

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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Artist Honey Williams stands in front of her work
Honey Williams exhibits her work, Joe Pick 2023

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A vibrant street parade featuring performers in elaborate costumes inspired by traditional Chinese designs. The participants wear red, black, and gold outfits adorned with intricate patterns and large feathered structures in shades of blue, yellow, and red. Some hold decorative shields and wave brightly colored fabric.

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Young Producers • Exhibition

Hygge

Dates of event: Until 18 Dec 2025 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

Presented by the Young Producers at City Arts, this exhibition celebrates 10 years of the collective’s annual takeover of City Arts’ venue 11-13 Hockley. The exhibition theme, Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”),…

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Projects

Young Producers - a group for 18-30 year olds

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Project dates: Since October 2014

Get Creative participant, artist and volunteer

Find out more: Get Creative

Project dates: Since November 2011

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

Find out more: Hoopla!

Project dates: Since July 2022

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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 2024 - March 2025

23% of artists employed were D/deaf or disabled

84 Creative workshops

43% of audience members had not been to an arts event in the last year

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