Nottingham Contemporary








Our building has been designed by the award winning architects Caruso St John. It has four galleries, superb education and study areas, a performance space, a café-bar and shop.
Venue Type:
Gallery, Artist studio or collective

HOUSE OF FAME - Families - Explorer Bags
- 24 March — 24 June 2018 *on now
Explorer Bags Get cosy in our galleries with our new Explorer Bags - they’re a bag, a rug and an activity all in one! Each bag has a different activity to help you explore our galleries together. Pick up anytime from reception. Free.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free

House of Fame - Families - Weekends at Contemporary
- 24 March — 24 June 2018 *on now
Weekends at Contemporary Expect a warm welcome and all kinds of fun, with hands-on activities every weekend. Get creative together making works of art inspired by our exhibition. Every Sat and Sun during our exhibition. 11am–3pm Drop in. Free.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
none

Families and Learning at Nottingham Contemporary
- 24 March — 24 June 2018 *on now
Free Family Fun Workshops
Weekends at Contemporary, Every Sat and Sun during our exhibition
11am to 3pm
Drop in. Free
Explorer/activity Bags for the galleries
Free
Catwalk Gallery - Easter Holidays
Make costumes almost too good to wear!
11 to 3pm
Drop in. Free
Open Bank Holidays
May Half Term - 25 years to Home
Sat 26th May - Sun 3 June
Imagine and make a home of the future
11 to 3pm
Drop in. Free
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/families

The House of Fame
- 24 March — 24 June 2018 *on now
The House of Fame is an ambitious exhibition conceived by Linder. At the heart of the presentation is a retrospective of the influential British artist and musician’s work, spanning more than 40 years of photomontage, graphics, costume and performance. Emerging from the Manchester punk and post-punk scenes in the 1970s, Linder focuses on questions of gender, commodity and display.
This diverse practice is presented alongside almost 200 works by some 30 artists selected by Linder. Stretching from the 1600s to today – and gathering together the worlds of art and architecture, fashion and theatre, music and design – the exhibition includes works by Inigo Jones, Mike Kelley, Alison and Peter Smithson, Moki Cherry, Ithell Colquhoun and Heidi Bucher, among many others. The House of Fame draws upon Linder’s many sources of influence and wideranging collaborations.
Linder has spent the last few months as the first artist-in-residence in Chatsworth House’s 500-year history. The exhibition is part of the third season of The Grand Tour; a partnership of Nottingham Contemporary, Chatsworth, Derby Museums and The Harley Gallery, together with Visit Nottinghamshire and Visit Peak District & Derbyshire. Supported by Arts Council England’s Cultural Destinations fund and The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. Read more at www.thegrandtour.uk.com
This exhibition is sponsored by Spenbeck. An award-winning, family-run property development company specialising in versatile creative space in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
n/a
Website
http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/art/house-fame

HOUSE OF FAME - Families - May Half Term
- 26 May — 3 June 2018
May Half Term 25 Years to Home Sat 26 May – Sun 3 Jun Imagine and make a home of the future. Fill our Space with your gadgets, designs and inventions for life in 2043. 11am–3pm Drop in. Free. Open Bank Holiday Monday
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free
Young People's Programme
http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/education2/future/
Starting in January 2009 Nottingham Contemporary will be running a course for young people aged between 13 and 23 to help them act as arts instigators. They will be trained to design, co-ordinate and deliver a programme of activity for other young people. It will also give them an opportunity to take part in the Arts Council’s arts award scheme.
How to obtain
For more information contact info@nottinghamcontemporary.org
Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 2GB
England
Website
www.nottinghamcontemporary.org
info@nottinghamcontemporary.org
Telephone
0115 948 9750
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