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Arts & Culture
Inspire is thrilled to be launching a brand new 'I Am A Writer' publication and its 'I Am A Writer’ podcast, both part of its innovative 'I Am A Creator' community cultural programme, funded by Arts Council England through Inspire’s status as a National Portfolio Organisation.
Published on 28th March 2025
Arts & Culture
In 2024, Ollerton Library received a grant for the "Ollerton: Then and Now" project, encouraging the community to engage with heritage, and boost the Inspire Picture Archive collection. The exhibition will be at Ollerton Library this April, with a special celebration on Saturday 5 April.
Published on 26th March 2025
Arts & Culture
Tappin’ In is back! The hugely impactful mass participation tap dance project, that aims to get people tap dancing in their local area will take place across the East Midlands in 2025.
Published on 17th March 2025
Arts & Culture
Librarians Sarah Baker and Libraries Support Officer, Charlotte Strong have been recognised in this years’ Libraries Connected Awards for their inspiring work on the 2024 Care Squares Knitting Challenge.
Published on 12th March 2025
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts presented their 2025 Light Night projection experience: Orbit at Nottingham Castle on 28 February and 1 March.
Published on 3rd March 2025
Arts & Culture
Dring and Jude Kirk who attend Inspire Youth Arts’ Singer Songwriter Academy have been invited to perform at Beat The Streets on Sunday 26 January.
Published on 6th January 2025
Arts & Culture
Inspire’s Ollerton Library is due to benefit from an Arts Council-funded programme in a project titled Ollerton: Then and Now. It will aim to increase engagement with the area’s heritage, provide inclusive opportunities for all ages, and boost contributions to the Inspire Picture Archive.
Published on 3rd December 2024
Arts & Culture
Inspire Libraries, Nottinghamshire has received the Community, Participatory and Libraries Award at the latest Big Draw Festival Awards for 2022-2023, making this the third consecutive win in a row for the organisation!
Published on 6th November 2024
Arts & Culture
Crafters across Nottinghamshire have come together to create thousands of knitted and crocheted Care Squares and hundreds of blankets as part of Inspire’s 2024 Charity Knitting Challenge.
Published on 9th September 2024
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts are excited to announce a collaboration with Candoco Dance Company this October.
Published on 7th August 2024
Arts & Culture
A new arts trail connecting six locations across Nottinghamshire encourages communities and visitors to take the ‘time to connect’ with heritage and nature in their local surroundings.
Published on 8th May 2024
Arts & Culture
A team of inspiring library workers are on the shortlist in the 2024 Libraries Connected Awards.
Published on 2nd April 2024
Arts & Culture
The Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and Inspire Youth Arts will host a spectacular evening of dance and music at Nottingham Playhouse on Monday 11 March from 6.30pm.
Published on 29th February 2024
Arts & Culture
On Friday 2 and Saturday 3 February 2024, Inspire Youth Arts’ Light Night Installation Standing Ground, was presented at St. Mary’s Church, Nottingham bringing in audiences of 5250 over two incredible evenings.
Published on 8th February 2024
Arts & Culture
Inspired by the Fantasy: Realms of Imagination exhibition at the British Library (27 October 2023 – 25 February 2024), supported by Wayland Games, a new exhibition and events programme at Nottinghamshire Libraries explores how fantasy is flourishing today across a range of different media.
Published on 24th January 2024
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