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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How can Nottingham better support and celebrate its LGBTQIA+ communities? How can the city create a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ people, improving their quality of life? Key decisions…
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Find out about the artists and groups that we host in our building, and how to get involved with their activities.
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Read or download Murmurations – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham, a new zine produced by City Arts. The zine features a collection of poems, writings, and artworks that reflect on…
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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 27 Oct 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
A celebration of community, connection and shared creativity, this exhibition showcases artwork created as part of a project led by artist Amelia Daiz and supported by artist Grace Calloway. Children,…
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Date of event: 20 Oct 2025 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Venue Address: The Green Community Centre, The Green, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8QQ
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 6+ and family members. Join Grey for this one-of-a-kind show, where you’ll discover how the Earth has changed since humans came along.…
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Date of event: 21 Oct 2025 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 12:00pm
Venue Address: Clipstone Village Hall, 90 Church Rd, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 6+ and family members. Join Grey for this one-of-a-kind show, where you’ll discover how the Earth has changed since humans came along.…
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Date of event: 21 Oct 2025 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:00pm
Venue Address: Clipstone Village Hall, 90 Church Rd, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 6+ and family members. Join Grey for this one-of-a-kind show, where you’ll discover how the Earth has changed since humans came along.…
Book Now: 'SeedHeart' View event: 'SeedHeart'
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Project dates: Since July 2022
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City Arts has become part of our DNA at Intercollege and it will always remain a part of the DNA... City Arts has left a big impact on us.
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Key Stats April 2024 - March 2025
1 in 6 Hoopla! participants lived in the most deprived communities in England
835 Audience members at community centre and libraries tours
72 Artists employed
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Book your free tickets for Indigo Moon Theatre’s SeedHeart, a puppet show for ages 6+ and their family members. SeedHeart is touring four North Nottinghamshire villages: Bilsthorpe, Clipstone, Farnsfield and…
Read more: 'SeedHeart – a FREE puppet show and workshop coming to your community'Video
How can Nottingham better support and celebrate its LGBTQIA+ communities? How can the city create a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ people, improving their quality of life? Key decisions…
Read more: 'Panel Discussion – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham'Publication
Read or download Murmurations – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham, a new zine produced by City Arts. The zine features a collection of poems, writings, and artworks that reflect on…
Read more: 'Murmurations – Building an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Nottingham'Case Study
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…
Read more: '“This was my first entrance into the art world… It helped me to feel like an artist, to feel inspired and motivated.”'Blog
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…
Read more: 'From Data to Display: How Art Is Changing The Conversation On Air Quality'Publication
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…
Read more: 'Read our 2023/24 Annual Report'
