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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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| ADULT PRICE | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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| Opening (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) |
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* 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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The Screen: SWAYThis season, The Screen at Contemporary looks to the often overlooked, sometimes controversial and frequently subversive world of musicals where love, hate, sex and politics are played out through song, music and dance. Join Nottingham Contemporary for SWAY!
Film Screening: West Side StoryThis season, The Screen at Contemporary looks to the often overlooked, sometimes controversial and frequently subversive world of musicals where love, hate, sex and politics are played out through song, music and dance. Join Nottingham Contemporary for West Side Story!
Film Screening: The WaveThis season, The Screen at Contemporary looks to the often overlooked, sometimes controversial and frequently subversive world of musicals where love, hate, sex and politics are played out through song, music and dance. Join Nottingham Contemporary for The Wave.
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Film Screening: Singin' In The RainThis season, The Screen at Contemporary looks to the often overlooked, sometimes controversial and frequently subversive world of musicals where love, hate, sex and politics are played out through song, music and dance. Join Nottingham Contemporary for Singin' in the Rain
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with Live Film Score by MinimaMade in the aftermath of the First World War, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is the quintessential German Expressionist film masterpiece.
Exploring Foundations of ArtJoin Nottingham Contemporary's friendly, hands on group workshops to experiment with 'back to basics' creative approaches inspired by the Bauhaus art school including playing with lines, tone, colour and 3D forms.
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Study Sessions: Sonic Bauhaus - (Ch)Art SchoolsAn informal study group exploring connections between the pedagogy of the Bauhaus and the creation of music in the post punk and new wave genres.
Outsider Collective present: 'Greet the Moon' ScreeningJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a talk with Jane Wheat on her personal connection with Cambodia, followed by a screening of her short film Greet the Moon inspired by this auspicious festival.
Wednesday Walkthrough: Bauhaus in Popular CultureMariana Meneses explores the legacy and influence of the Bauhaus in Great Britain, particularly in popular youth culture and the work of Vidal Sassoon.
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Wednesday Walkthrough: Bauhaus A-ZA gallery talk where artists, experts, researchers and academics share their unique perspectives on the current exhibition Still Undead: Popular Culture in Britain Beyond the Bauhaus
Open Young Artist CritBring along your portfolio, an artwork, or project you are working on to share ideas and gain advice from other friendly young artists and curators.
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Study Sessions: Sonic BauhausThis study session explores the lineage of female composers who were influential in the development of contemporary electronic music and its production.
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Ugly Art Club: Mono-printing workshopUgly Art Club is a relaxed space to bring your sketchbook, make friends, drink tea, and free yourself of any pressure to make 'perfect'. Have a go at mono-printing in this fun and friendly workshop.
Book Launch: The Hiding GameNaomi Wood presents her latest novel The Hiding Game, which focuses on a group of young art students living and studying at the Bauhaus Art School until it was forced to close by the Nazis
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