Keep up to date with the latest news from Arts Derbyshire and local artists, venues & arts organisations

New Mills Art Trail 2024 Open Call is now live.

New Mills Festival is delighted to announce the return of the Art Trail for 2024. which will take place across the town from the 13th to the 29th September. The Art Trail is an integral part of New Mills Festival; a special time in the town’s calendar.

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If you can’t make our fundraiser event why not donate, buy a ticket or donate a ticket!

Even if you can’t make tomorrow’s fundraiser, you can still support Arts Derbyshire by donating the value of a ticket. All donations go towards supporting more fabulous artists across Derbyshire. 

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Artcore’s new exhibition!

Artcore are excited to announce their upcoming exhibition launch, "The Silence of Growing Things," on FRIDAY 3rd MAY' 2024, 5pm at Artcore Gallery, showcasing the works of London-based artists Freya Gabie and Arjuna Keshvani.

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Create My World: Nature… an interactive world of wonder!

LEVEL are excited to announce their new interactive exhibition, Create My World: Nature by TECHSQUAD, running from 18 April until 27 June 2024! Create My World: Nature is an interactive exhibition experience for all ages, focused on nature, world-building and exploration. It’s an exciting world of wonder where you can explore your creativity and make your own digital creations come alive! Over the duration of the exhibition, a new virtual world will be created, populated with living creatures and plant life made from artworks generated by visitors.

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Derby’s vibrant St George’s Day celebrations draw enthusiastic crowds

The legend of St George was brought to life on the streets of Derby at the weekend. Hundreds of people enjoyed the free St George’s Day celebrations held in the city centre. The event on Saturday 20 April featured a feast of entertainment at the Waterfall in Derby Market Place, with performances and activities for all the family.

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Ava Hunt Theatre Presents A SLIGHT ACHE

A Slight Ache follows an older couple, whose marriage is disrupted by an external force - a Matchseller. A team of seasoned Derbyshire artists bring this funny, disturbing, and powerful play to the stage, beautifully celebrating Pinter’s fascination with the interloper.

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Artist call out

Artcore is offering a two-month local residency from May 10th to July 7th, with an opportunity to visit Osnabruck, Germany, for two weeks around late May to early June (dates TBC). This unique experience is open to two Derby-based artists interested in connecting with international artist communities and gaining insights from cross-cultural experiences.

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On Monday April 29th Aurora Wellbeing Services will present an exhibition of works by participants of their Creative Health Programme, funded by UK Government Levelling Up Fund.

The exhibition showcases pieces from both their photography and ‘Identity and Loss’ workshops. With a mixture of experimental textile designs and photography, participants learned new skills, explored new techniques, and had their own individual experiences using creative practices to reflect on areas of their wellbeing.

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