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ART IN MIND: YOUNG CREATIVES
Every Tuesday, 4-6pm, starting from 9th September, for 6 weeks
City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH
Weekly sessions to unleash creativity through art – organised by Base 51 in partnership with City Arts. Each week will focus on a different type of art – programme released soon!
For ages 11-18, spaces are limited to 20 per week so make sure to sign up
City Arts: Young Producers
Young Producers meet regularly to share skills, plan events and exhibitions, and explore the local arts scene. The group have contributed to local festivals and events. These have included Nottingham Poetry Festival, Nottinghamshire Pride and Nottingham Comedy Festival. Each November, Young Producers takeover the City Arts building for a mini-festival. In the run up to these events the group meet more frequently. However, you are welcome to contribute as much or little time as you can.
Meetings generally take place online or at the City Arts building in Hockley.
It is free to join and take part in Young Producers.
New Art Exchange: YARD
The older YARD group, aged 12-18 years, develops performance skills, explores different styles and devises their own work. Working closely and collaboratively they explore the issues that matter to them and develop their own style as performers and theatre-makers. They create exciting, thought-provoking, and original work.
Wednesdays, 5.00-7.00pm, during term time.
The sessions are free, but booking is required. To find out how to get involved or book your place, please email [email protected]
Young People & 1525 Collective
Nottingham Contemporary’s programme for 15–25 year olds is for anyone wanting to be creative, gain experiences, take part in social events or get your voice heard about the things that matter.
It usually takes places at Contemporary at 5pm on a Wednesday.
Get in touch with Chan, Young People’s Programmer on 0115 948 9750 or email [email protected]
Register to be a member of 1525 Collective HERE
Nottingham Music Hub: Robin Hood Youth Orchestra
RHYO plays a diverse range of music from classical to film to jazz. For 11-19 year olds in Nottingham City who can play their instruments to around Grade 4+.
RHYO rehearses every Saturday morning from 9 am- 12.30 pm during term-time at Labes House, 4 Waterway Street West, Nottingham, NG2 1N
Get in touch with [email protected]
Playhouse: Theatre Groups
Nottingham Playhouse have a variety of groups for young creatives.
From theatre to art, spoken word to being on the youth board and gaining work experience. There’s something for everyone regardless of background or ability.
PLayhouse are committed to helping those aged 16+ develop skills which will help them pursue their passion in the arts industry.
Circle of Light 6
Circle of Light is an award winning grassroots creative community of young people who are using their skills and personal experiences to reimagine the future of the music industry. Funded by Youth Music, they collaborate to make cool music, put on awesome events and support each other. With the support of industry professionals they are making the music industry more accessible and more inclusive. Soon to be launching their 6th album on the 10th October 2026!
Nonsuch
Nonsuch have moved from their studio space but they are still committed to creating amazing opportunities for young performers and producers. Now based at Broadway Cinema, Nonsuch organise regular sessions and work with schools and communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Check out their website for news and events to get involved.
Backlit Gallery: Pending Collective
Pending Collective is a group of emerging artists aged 16-25 hosted by BACKLIT, focused on creating projects and events in Nottingham to encourage connection to the local culture and community. Including students and soon-to-be graduates, Pending Collective artists find a home in Nottingham and are in pursuit of enriching themselves and others through the creative process.
Joining will allow you to join meetings, and these take place every month and provide an opportunity for young people to network, make new friendships, and work with BACKLIT Staff to produce creative projects of their own. You will partake in artist workshops every month led by BACKLIT Studio and Associate artists, providing an opportunity for young people to work directly alongside an artist. Find out about the artistic practice and develop new skills. Pending Collective produces a range of creative projects within the local community to support young people to engage with the arts and try something new.
Lakeside Arts, Phoenix Theatre: Shewolves Productions
Sessions take place on Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm
12 November 2024 to 15 July 2025
Free optional donation
Lakeside Arts are seeking 15 female, trans and non-binary young people, 13-19 years to join Phoenix Theatre Company in their year’s residency at Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham. This group is led by professional theatre-makers Evie Osbon (they/them) and Octavia Nyombi (she/her).
The group will explore skills including Directing, Acting, Stage Management, Costume & Set Design, Branding, Producing and Script Writing. Working alongside writer Sarah Middleton (she/her) they will co-create a new play, rehearsing and performing at Lakeside Arts Centre. Snacks are provided at all sessions, and there are opportunities for the group to attend free local theatre trips.
There are only 15 places available – so to book on, please download and fill in this form, and return to [email protected].
The Wolfpack Project
Founded in 2019 by Damien Reynolds; The Wolfpack Project was established to combat the substantial, growing issue of youth loneliness as a serious public-health problem of our time. As a result of his own experience of loneliness, Damien set up the charity in his hometown of Nottingham.
City Arts: Puppet Club
City Arts’ Puppet Club is a group of artists who use puppetry as part of their practice, either as makers or performers. It is peer-led, members support each other to grow as artists. It is a place to share new ideas and techniques. The club is a great way to meet other puppeteers and designers in the East Midlands.
We would love to meet with you and find out what you do!
If you’d like to get involved fill out the form below, and we will be in touch soon. Join us at our next open meeting.
Greenway Centre: SEND Project
SEND is a community arts organisation based in Sneinton, Nottingham, providing workshops, courses and bespoke projects to young people and vulnerable adults across the East Midlands via outreach work, or through projects run from their modern studio facility at the Greenway Centre. Regular youth sessions in Sneinton.
BFI Film Academy at Broadway
If you’re 16 to 25 and want to learn about the makings of film or want to work in the industry, then Broadway’s BFI Film Academy can help!
In partnership with the BFI, Broadway’s BFI Film Academy offers opportunities for 16-25s in Nottingham and the East Midlands to get to know more about film and how to make a career in the screen industries.
Through the BFI, Broadway provides a range of accessible activities, courses, workshops, and events offer opportunities for those wanting to test the water through to those keen to hone their skills.
Writing East Midlands: Free Creative Writing Groups
National Justice Museum (online attendance optional) Ages 10-18 Weekday evenings or Saturdays FREE
Writing East Midlands young writers’ groups are fun, friendly and full of like-minded writers. They meet monthly, receive support and guidance, enter (and win) competitions, take part in literary events, and make friends with lots of other writerly types.
CRS: Sound Machine/Youth Music
Sound Machine is a group dedicated to developing musical skills & creativity. It consists of workshops, live performances, training courses and work experience placements.