Benjamin Kay

‘Art is the Heart’ is a project initiated by Nottingham-based curator and cultural trailblazer Benjamin Kay. He is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to reimagine the city’s urban landscape through the power of public art. As the founder of Art Fest Nottingham, an annual visual arts festival that uses the city’s walls and spaces as […]

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Kirk Spencer

Sonic Bridges: A Symphony of Social Change from America to Nottinghamshire Nottingham musician Kirk Spencer has been awarded the Roosevelt Scholarship, propelling him into a transformative exploration of participatory music initiatives across the United States. Under the project “Sonic Bridges,” Spencer envisions leveraging music as a catalyst for positive change in Nottinghamshire, focusing on empowering […]

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Leah Sanderson

I am an artist, songwriter, freelance community arts practitioner and vocal coach from Nottinghamshire. My focus within the arts is music. I am passionate about the part it plays in most peoples lives, no matter how small. I was born in Nottingham, my family have always lived in the surrounding towns and villages. It has […]

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Ben Felstead

I’ve worked for the Nottinghamshire YMCA as Lead Arts Practitioner and Facility Co-ordinator, designing and delivering accredited programs in Music, Film, Radio and Art. My project is Exploring Creative Development within Youth Work & Community Arts . My research and passion is rooted around developing creative attitude and expression within my participants. Here barriers can […]

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