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Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2GB
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Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest galleries of contemporary art in the UK. The gallery hosts regular changing exhibitions of international art. Nottingham Contemporary is set in an iconic building, designed by the award-winning architects Caruso St John, in the heart of city centre.
Alongside the exhibitions, Nottingham Contemporary runs a full programme of events, including talks, film screenings, music and performances. Free drop-in family activities take place every weekend and throughout school holidays.
The café, Ottar at Contemporary serves a seasonal, ripe, and varied menu, as well as award-winning chocolates and a selection of delicious cakes.
International Art. For Everyone. For Free.
The café takes group bookings and can accommodate special requests. It can also be hired out for corporate events.
Gallery & Shop
Tue–Sat 10am–6pm
Sun: 11am–5pm
Closed Mondays
Ottar at Contemporary Café
Tue–Sat: 10am–5pm
Sun: 11am–4pm
Closed Mondays
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| ADULT PRICE | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Gallery open - Tuesday – Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm (Closed Mondays)
Shop: Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday -Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm
Blend Coffee Shop - Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5pm
Closed between 25 December 2022 and 3 January 2023
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Wednesday Walkthrough: Curator's WalkthroughJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a Wednesday Walkthrough – a gallery tour where artists, experts, researchers and academics give short talks in their field of expertise relating to the concepts explored in their exhibition.
Summer Craft Fair Contemporary 2024Nottingham Contemporary are thrilled to be returning with their Summer Craft Fair at Nottingham Contemporary, taking place across the 8th & 9th June, with a Preview Evening on Fri 7th June.
Free Teacher CPDJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a preview of their new exhibitions through exploration of our educational resources to use in the galleries led by our Associate Artist team.
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Cool Company Dance and Movement WorkshopCool Company is a dance improvisation ensemble for people aged 55 and over based in Nottingham Contemporary.
Exhibition Launch PartyJoin Nottingham Contemporary to celebrate the launch of their new exhibitions, Julian Abraham 'Togar' : REꓘONCILIATION, Claudia Martínez Garay: WAKCHAKUNA / We Who Share Everything and Nothing, and Hamid Zénati.
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May Half Term Family Activities: Here, there, and everywhere!Be absorbed in this creative activity as you take over the Space to decorate every surface, including yourself.
Welcome Walkthrough: Julian Abraham 'Togar', Claudia Martínez Garay and Hamid ZénatiThis Welcome Walkthrough is a great introduction to Nottingham Contemporary, the current exhibitions, featured artists and their work.
Artist Film and In Conversation: Claudia Martínez GarayJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a screening of exhibiting artist Claudia Martínez Garay's short film, Ñuqa Kausakusaq Qhepaykitapas / I Will Outlive You (2017)
Sunday Walkthrough: Julian Abraham 'Togar' with Andrea Zarza CanovaJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a Sunday Walkthrough - a gallery tour where artists, experts, researchers and academics give short talks in their field of expertise relating to the concepts explored in our exhibitions.
Wednesday Walkthrough: Claudia Martínez Garay with Uncomfortable CambridgeIn Gallery Two Nottingham Contemporary are currently presenting the first solo exhibition in a UK institution of Peruvian artist Claudia Martínez Garay. This major new commission celebrates the artist's unique perspective and diverse practice with an ambitious site-specific installation in our…
Wednesday Walkthrough: Claudia Martínez Garay with Nastassja SimenskyIn Gallery Two Nottingham Contemporary are currently presenting the first solo exhibition in a UK institution of Peruvian artist Claudia Martínez Garay. This major new commission celebrates the artist's unique perspective and diverse practice with an ambitious site-specific installation in our…
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Film Screening: Foragers by Jumana Manna at PrimaryJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a community screening of Foragers by Jumana Manna, as part of Nourishment: A Cyclical Programme at Primary.
Wednesday Walkthrough: Hamid Zénati with Sheyda Aisha KhaymazJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a Wednesday Walkthrough – a gallery tour where artists, experts, researchers and academics give short talks in their field of expertise relating to the concepts explored in their exhibitions.
Wednesday Walkthrough: Hamid Zénati with Tom GodfreyJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a Wednesday Walkthrough – a gallery tour where artists, experts, researchers and academics give short talks in their field of expertise relating to the concepts explored in their exhibitions.
Dub Poetry Jamming Session: Brother PortraitJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a dub poetry jamming session with Brother Portrait as part of Feedback Loop, our series of events relating to themes in Julian Abraham 'Togar''s exhibition.
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