CVAN EM celebrates and supports visual arts and culture in the region, fostering an inclusive long-term future for the sector, emphasising equity and access for all arts workers.
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CVAN EM and QUAD are delighted to announce that Rita Pena has been selected as the recipient of CVAN EM's Bigger Bursary, delivered in partnership with QUAD, supporting emerging lens-based artists living in the East Midlands.
On 23 July we will bring colleagues from Music, Computer Science and the VIP Studio together for a single intensive day of making: treating AI as a collaborator to compose, devise and perform live music, and to build a visual environment that listens to that music and answers it as it unfolds.
A Hands-On Robotics Workshop for Makers. What if your artwork could breathe, blink, or hesitate?
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An exhibition of artworks by Christy Burdock, an RCA artist, created in response to Bassetlaw Museum's collection and the communities it serves. Burdock draws on the stories held within collections and the ways ideas move across time and place. Her deeply researched, immersive process was enriched by local voices and memories. Displayed throughout the museum near the objects that inspired them, the beechwood-panel works respond to history, offering new perspectives rather than direct illustration. https://www.christyburdock.com/
Leicester Print Workshop are delighted to offer a real exploration of type in all its formats across a huge range of projects that come together to create a comprehensive toolkit for any artist interested in beginning or developing their Letterpress practice. The course is designed to build understanding of the detailed nature of Letterpress through monthly sessions which will work best if extended by using the free membership that goes with this course.
The NAE Open returns for its sixth iteration in 2026, with a presentation of works that includes paintings, print, video, installation, photography, textiles and sculpture. This exhibition was created through a competitive open application for Nottinghamshire based artists and Global Ethnic majority* artists living anywhere in the UK. A panel of advocates including neighbours, artists and curators chose from a substantive number of submissions. The result is an eclectic and compelling selection of artists at different stages of their careers.
Funding opportunties, residencies, creative roles, commissions, open calls, and professional or creative development.
Submissions are now open for our expansive floor-to-ceiling saloon-style exhibition in August. The annual Street Art Fest celebrates the best local, national and international street art. Join us this Summer for a refreshed look at Notts' vibrant alternative art scene, featuring guest speakers, creative workshops, and ground breaking street art. Up to 6 Pieces of work can be submitted per person and they must relate to street art. Prizes TBC. Please bring your submissions to the gallery on the scheduled drop-off date. Application forms will also be available to collect in the Gallery from 5th June! Please check our website for our opening times. Follow the link below to take part.
We are looking for a Marketing and Press Coordinator to join Arts Collective for 2.5 days per week. If you love storytelling, contemporary art, digital content, social media and helping connect artists with communities, we'd love to hear from you. The Marketing and Press Coordinator will lead the creation and delivery of Arts Collective's marketing, communications and digital content across press, social media, website, print and other public-facing platforms. Working within the organisation's communications strategy, the postholder will help increase the visibility of Arts Collective's programme, support audience development and strengthen engagement with artists, communities and partners. They will monitor and evaluate marketing and press activity to inform future campaigns and ensure the organisation reaches diverse audiences locally, regionally and nationally. For the full job description and application details, please download the application pack via the link below.
Working closely with the Arts & Culture Manager, you will lead the creation and delivery of Story Tellers' social media activity, ensuring our content is engaging, inspiring and reaches a wide range of audiences. You will play a key role in capturing the energy and impact of our programme, bringing our projects, artists and communities to life through creative storytelling across our social media platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the arts and cultural sector and is passionate about using social media to connect people with creative opportunities. This contract is for 2 days per week on flexible working arrangements. Please email: • A CV. • A short covering statement (maximum two pages) explaining your relevant experience and why you are interested in working with Story Tellers. • Examples of previous social media campaigns, content creation or creative communications work you have delivered.
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