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The session will include practical advice, common misconceptions and space for questions about the upcoming Arts Council England's National Portfolio application process.
The photographic studio is often understood as a neutral space, stripped of the cultural and social elements that shape identity. In this workshop, Marley Starskey Butler and Euripides Altintzoglou propose alternative approaches to portraiture, foregrounding conversation and collaboration as creative tools.
This free, hands-on workshop introduces artists to the creative potential of Augmented Reality (AR).
Discover exhibitions, workshops, talks, performances events and creative activity across the region.
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.
Nottingham Contemporary and Broadway Cinema are two of Nottingham's leading cultural venues, each offering distinctive spaces for hire alongside a strong programme of screenings, exhibitions, events and activities. We are looking for a freelance Event Sales Consultant to generate new commercial venue-hire income across both venues. Both venues have grown their hire income in recent years, largely through word-of-mouth and repeat bookings. With our teams busy focusing on delivery of high quality events, we have created this shared role to sell our spaces proactively for the first time reaching new clients who might otherwise overlook two of the city's most distinctive event spaces. This is an externally facing role working across two organisations in a shared capacity, so it calls for a collaborative, transparent and commercial approach.
LU Arts at Loughborough University is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and creative Pottery Tutor to lead its popular adult evening ceramics programme. The classes run in three 8-week blocks during the University autumn and spring terms and summer holidays. Classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6.30–9.00pm in the University's dedicated Ceramics Studio on the Loughborough campus. The same course content is delivered on both evenings, with participants choosing which day they attend. The classes are open to students, staff and members of the public (16+) and attract a wide range of abilities. Groups are limited to 12 participants, creating a welcoming and supportive environment where learners can develop their skills and confidence. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging, practical pottery classes by designing a well-paced programme covering a range of techniques while supporting participants to complete individual projects over the duration of the course.
Artists and makers are invited to submit work to Milestone Studios and Gallery for the third New Mills Open Art Exhibition (NMOA). The New Mills Open Art Exhibition is an annual, salon style showcase of original art, taking place during September and October 2026 at Milestone Studios. Who can submit work: All UK artists over the age of 16 are welcome to apply. What can you submit: There is no theme, but submitted artworks must have been created in the last 5 years. You can submit a maximum of 3 artworks. For the full open call information and to submit your work to the New Mills Open please visit: https://milestonegallery.co.uk/pages/new-mills-open-art-exhibition-2026
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