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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For a fifth 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 St Ann's,…
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Nottingham artist Natalie Coe has been selected to create a major new public artwork for the Broad Marsh redevelopment. The 150-square-metre artwork will be installed on Severn's House, a prominent…
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Following 12 years based in Hockley, City Arts is moving its office into BACKLIT. BACKLIT is a cultural hub dedicated to heritage, placemaking, and contemporary artistic practice. Their community unites…
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Date of event: 4 Aug 2026 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 2:30pm
Venue Address: King Edward Park, Carlton Road, Nottingham, NG3 2AR
Hoopla! is a free, family-friendly, outdoor mini-festival for children aged 0–4. Join us for a day of puppetry, music, play, performance and art. Explore, discover and have fun in King…
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Date of event: 11 Aug 2026 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 2:30pm
Venue Address: Melbourne Park, Melbourne Road, Nottingham, NG8 5HJ
Hoopla! is a free, family-friendly, outdoor mini-festival for children aged 0–4. Join us for a day of puppetry, music, play, performance and art. Explore, discover and have fun in Melbourne…
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Date of event: 13 Aug 2026 Event start time: 10:00am - Event end time: 2:30pm
Venue Address: Bulwell Forest Garden, Austin Street, Nottingham, NG6 9HE
Hoopla! is a free, family-friendly, outdoor mini-festival for children aged 0–4. Join us for a day of puppetry, music, play, performance and art. Explore, discover and have fun in Bulwell…
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Project dates: Since July 2022
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Key Stats April 2024 - March 2025
2543 Workshop attendances
84 Creative workshops
1 in 6 Hoopla! participants lived in the most deprived communities in England
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For a fifth 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 St Ann's,…
Read more: 'Hoopla! 2026 – mini-festivals for ages 0-4 coming to your area'News
Nottingham artist Natalie Coe has been selected to create a major new public artwork for the Broad Marsh redevelopment. The 150-square-metre artwork will be installed on Severn's House, a prominent…
Read more: 'Nottingham artist selected to create landmark Broad Marsh artwork'News
The Nottingham Puppet Festival is set to return for its fourth edition from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 2026. This city-wide event, an Arts Council England funded partnership…
Read more: 'Nottingham Puppet Festival returns for 2026 with a city-wide celebration of puppets and people'News
Following 12 years based in Hockley, City Arts is moving its office into BACKLIT. BACKLIT is a cultural hub dedicated to heritage, placemaking, and contemporary artistic practice. Their community unites…
Read more: 'City Arts moves into BACKLIT'News
It is with regret that we share that on 2 March 2026, City Arts’ lease on 11-13 Hockley comes to an end. Due to the challenges and pressures created by…
Read more: 'City Arts to leave 11-13 Hockley'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'
