Upcoming events

Don’t miss the first UK exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Osheen Siva at Bonington Gallery, which takes its cues from science fiction, mythology, heritage, and the vibrant colours of South India.

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As part of this year’s Light After Dark Film Festival, Bonington Gallery is pleased to present Peep Show, an innovatively staged exhibition of archival film curated by feminist collective Invisible Women.

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Bonington Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Shahnawaz Hussain which capture key buildings and landmarks across Nottingham and the wider county.

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Alongside Bonington Gallery's current exhibition, Karuppu, join artist Osheen Siva for this free, in-person workshop rooted in Dalit history, focusing on the legacy of the Dalit Panthers.

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This event is only open to NTU students. Work with local illustrator Hannah Sawtell who will guide you through different approaches to drawing, incorporating a range of mixed media. Suitable for all skill levels – materials are provided.

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This event is only open to NTU students. Join our weekly writing hour followed by an informal book club, suitable for all interests and abilities. Between 3 - 4 pm you can carry on with your writing, start something new, and get some feedback. From 4 pm, come along for a book club – bring along what you're currently reading or choose a theme to discuss with the group. These sessions are weekly during term time and take place at either City or Clifton campuses.

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Join NTU Arts for this free visit to the award-winning New Art Exchange, the UK's largest gallery dedicated to contemporary visual arts from the Global Ethnic Majority. Explore their current exhibitions, In Praise of Beauty – a thought-provoking new show from acclaimed artist Adébayo Bolaji – and Voice Notes, an international arts project exploring the role of the telephone in experiences of exile.

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This event is only open to NTU students. Get creative! Join us at this free drop-in session to create your own tile to be added to our collaborative mural. Come along, grab a brush, and get painting! 

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This event is only open to NTU students. Get creative with Tim Neath from Nonsuch Studios – bring along your mobile phone and make your own stop motion animation. Be guided through the basic principles and use props, Lego, cardboard and your imagination to tell short stories through the magic of stop motion

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This event is only open to NTU students. Come along to our free Tuesday evening workshop and try your hand at writing – whether you're a complete beginner, secret scribbler or workshop regular. Experience the joy of writing with prompts in a session that brings you together with other students.

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