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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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Donald Rodney: Visceral CankerNottingham Contemporary presents a major retrospective of the late British artist Donald Rodney (b.1961, UK; d.1998, UK).
Early Years Sensory Workshops: We are WonderlingsJoin Nottingham Contemporary and their experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your FREE place on their We Are Wonderlings workshops.
Online Slow Reading Group: Down To Earth: Politics in the New Climatic RegimeJoin Nottingham Contemporary in reading Bruno Latour's Down to Earth: Politics in the New Climatic Regime.
Wednesday Walkthrough: Alinta SaraJoin 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 our exhibitions.
BSL Exhibition Tour: Martin GloverJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a British Sign Language exhibition tour.
Donald Rodney: Autoicon Presentation + Panel DiscussionJoin Nottingham Contemporary for an afternoon event exploring the legacy of Donald Rodney's pioneering art work Autoicon (2000) and converging experimental practices in digital and net art by Black artists happening in the 1990s and today.
1525: Slow Craft SocialJoin Nottingham Contemporary for a slow craft social lead by Textile Artist and Visitor Services Supervisor, Emma Graves.
Creative Café with novelist, playwright and poet Polis LoizouJoin NTU Arts at Nottingham Contemporary for our regular open mic event, celebrating words and music. Relaxed and friendly, come and show your support for all the talented performers. Hosted by NTU Arts, you can expect new and established artists, early evening energy, and a warm welcome.
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