Everyone is an artist

Close-up of two children's hands pointing at colorful, patterned squares on a quilted mat, showcasing a variety of textures and vibrant hues.
HeART in libraries project, Lamar Francois 2024

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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Close-up of two children's hands pointing at colorful, patterned squares on a quilted mat, showcasing a variety of textures and vibrant hues.
HeART in libraries project, Lamar Francois 2024

Young Producers • Exhibition

Hygge

Dates of event: 3 Nov 2025 - 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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Young Producers • Workshop

Make a Spark: Stories, Ink & Sound – Ages 8-16

Date of event: 15 Nov 2025 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 12:00pm

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

Unleash your imagination and connect with ancient traditions in this immersive workshop, where nature, ink, sound and storytelling meet around a symbolic campfire. We’ll begin by sharing a story to…

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Young Producers • Workshop

Make a Spark: Stories, Ink & Sound – Ages 17+

Date of event: 15 Nov 2025 Event start time: 2:00pm - Event end time: 4:00pm

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

Unleash your imagination and connect with ancient traditions in this immersive workshop, where nature, ink, sound and storytelling meet around a symbolic campfire. We’ll begin by sharing a story to…

Book Now: 'Make a Spark: Stories, Ink & Sound – Ages 17+' View event: 'Make a Spark: Stories, Ink & Sound – Ages 17+'
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

835 Audience members at community centre and libraries tours

1 in 6 Hoopla! participants lived in the most deprived communities in England

72 Artists employed

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