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8 Art Exhibitons to Check Out in Nottingham in 2021
Thu 17 Jun 2021Our Art team runs through the most exciting, innovative and immersive exhibitions and collections which will be taking over our city’s venues over the next five months...
No Jobs in the Arts Launch 'In Conversation' Series
Wed 09 Jun 2021The audio interview series includes interviews with six people of colour, exploring their experiences of inclusivity, accessibility, and self-empowerment in the arts...
Under Cover Artist: Emily Thursfield
Fri 04 Jun 2021After four glorious years at LeftLion, Emily Thursfield is calling it a day and chucking us a beautiful cover on her way out the door. She tells us a bit about the process behind her artwork, and what she’s going to miss most about LL HQ...
Notts Creatives: The Art Collective Made Up of Former Young Creative Award Winners on Their Social Action Project
Wed 26 May 2021Art writer Kelly Palfrey catches up with Notts Creatives, the art collective made up of former finalists of the Young Creative Awards, to find out more about their Social Action Project, which aims to keep the city’s young people engaged in the arts...
Review: Here, the Gold Ones Meet at Bonington Gallery
Tue 25 May 2021The re-opening of Bonington Gallery on Monday 17 May saw the launch of Here, the Gold Ones Meet, the result of Nottingham-based collective Reactor’s six-year-long The Gold Ones project...
Nottingham Contemporary's Loudspeaker: An Artist-Led Creative Project Encouraging Women to Express Themselves
Mon 17 May 2021Art Co-Editor Laura-Jade Vaughan explores the impact of Loudspeaker, Nottingham Contemporary’s artist-led creative project for women looking to explore contemporary art, express themselves and develop their self-confidence in a safe and fun environment...
Beeston Set To Welcome New State-of-the-Art Multiplex Cinema
Mon 10 May 2021Notts film fans will get the chance to check out a brand new eight-screen cinema at the end of next month...
Under Cover Artist: Phil Moss
Mon 10 May 2021This month’s cover artist, Phil Moss, gives us the lowdown on his process...
5 Nottingham Trent University Alumni Who Made It Big in the Art World
Thu 22 Apr 2021Turning what you love to do and what you're passionate about into something that pays the bills ain't an easy job. Being creative and finding your place within the industry can be a challenge at the best of times, but one route many artists take to further develop their practice is to study at university. Our Art Editors run down some of the biggest names to have honed their skills at Nottingham Trent University...
Young People's Art Collectives in Nottingham
Sun 18 Apr 2021Young people are our future, and we need to invest in them to ensure they can thrive and reach their full potential – for everyone’s benefit. In a time when youth services are being cut, access to spaces that allow young people a chance to develop skills, foster a sense of community, and feel valued are of increasing importance. Some of Nottingham’s art galleries and organisations are investing in the city’s young people through their art collectives...
Under Cover Artist: Jay Wilkinson
Mon 05 Apr 2021Artist Jay Wilkinson talks us through his second LeftLion cover, a collaboration with Rupert Rennie...
Review: Patricia Francis’ The Art of Oppression at New Art Exchange
Thu 18 Mar 2021Alex Stubbs checked out Patricia Francis’ The Art of Oppression as it premiered at New Art Exchange
International Women's Day 2021: Women Who #ChooseToChallenge
Mon 08 Mar 2021In celebration of International Women's Day 2021, we've complied a list of articles showcasing times in which Nottingham Women have actively chosen to challenge the norm...
The No Jobs In The Arts Fringe Festival
Fri 19 Feb 2021The free digital festival takes place on February 26/27 and is aimed at creatives in the visual arts working across the East Midlands...
CATALYST is City Arts’ New Programme That Exhibits and Supports Black Artists and Artists of Colour
Tue 16 Feb 2021In response to their Black Lives Matter commitments, City Arts present CATALYST – a programme exhibiting and supporting black artists and artists of colour, designed by curator in residence, Saziso Phiri.
Under Cover Artist: Kev Grey
Mon 01 Feb 2021You might recognise his style if you’ve picked up a can from Notts brewery Black Iris, and now Kev Grey has turned his talented hands to create our cover art...
How the New Art Exchange Became a Leading International Arts Space
Thu 28 Jan 2021Skinder Hundal has been Director at New Art Exchange (NAE) since 2008, from the moment their iconic black box building in Hyson Green first opened its doors. Now, as he takes up a new position as Director of Arts, British Council, Skinder reflects on NAE’s journey from a small community-led organisation to a leading international arts space, and the important role it has played in championing art from diverse culture.
Looking Ahead: 2021 Nottingham Art Exhibitions At a Glance
Tue 19 Jan 20212020 may have been a bit of a letdown, but once restrictions allow it, we can’t wait to visit a range of art exhibitions. Here are a few new shows you can look forward to. All dates are subject to change, so be sure to check before visiting...
Under Cover Artist: Rob White
Thu 17 Dec 2020Multidisciplinary artist Rob White takes us inside his sixth LeftLion cover, an ode to putting 2020 behind us for good...
PSpowage Art Gallery Relocates to Mansfield Road
Tue 24 Nov 2020You might be used to seeing original artworks placed on canvases as you walk through Byard Lane, off Bridlesmith Gate. PSpowage Art Gallery has been based here since 1998, but due to recent pressures, you’ll now find Pete Spowage’s shop, gallery and studio on Mansfield Road. He tells us more about the history of his gallery, and why he’s relocating after over twenty years...
Silver Linings: Bone Arrow's Clare Gregory on Crystals, Workshops and Life in Sneinton Market
Mon 16 Nov 2020They say that if you treat the universe with the respect it deserves, it’ll treat you right back. That couldn't be more clear than in the case of Clare Gregory of Bone Arrow – after years of working full-time as an MUA, she went on to launch her first collection of silver, gothic-inspired jewellery. The business has gone from strength to strength, and at the beginning of 2020 she opened her first physical store in Sneinton Market. Our Assistant Editor caught up with her about all things C, bad vibes and divine intervention…
Creating Community at Artist Studio The Carousel
Sat 14 Nov 2020Have you spotted the new faces in town? The vibrantly-coloured, imaginatively shaped characters have brightened up the corner of Hockley Street, representing the creative community you can find inside the curved building below. They are the new faces of The Carousel, a multi-disciplinary artist's studio…
Campaigner Dr Lisa Mckenzie on Why Nottingham Needs to Stop the Gentrification of Sneinton Market
Thu 05 Nov 2020Having spent six years fighting against gentrification in London, working class academic and Notts lass Dr Lisa Mckenzie returned to her native city to find the same happening here. With more development plans tabled for Sneinton Market, including the demolition and replacement of extensions to Gedling Street and Boston Street to create retail and commercial space, as well as more student flats, she explores the potential impact of gentrifying the area will have on the past, present and future of working class communities...
Under Cover Artist: Andy Williams
Wed 04 Nov 2020Illustrator Andy Williams gives us the lowdown on his weird and wonderful cover, and invites you to get involved with what happens next...
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