🎉 Calling all Artists & Makers! 🎉
In collaboration with our Associates, we're thrilled to announce the very first NN Nights Christmas Artist & Makers Market 🎄✨— and we want you to be part of it! Join us on December 13th, 4-8pm for an evening of art, craft, talks, DJ sets, and festive food & drink.
Whether you create artworks, zines, hand-crafted goods, or mouth-watering treats, we’d love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For:
🖼️ Artworks & Limited Editions
📚 Zines & Publications
👐 Ceramics, Textiles, Jewellery, and other handmade goods
🍫 Artisanal Food & Drink
How to Apply:
🗓️ Deadline: 19th November
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send us a short bio, photos of your work, links to your website or social media, and any questions.
💷 £25 per table—spaces are limited!
🌟 NNCA Welcomes Our New Trustees! 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest trustees to the NNCA family! Each brings a wealth of experience and passion for the arts. 🎨
Oliver Evans @oliverandrewevans
🎓 Grew up in Northampton, and studied at the University of Northampton, Goldsmiths College, and the Slade School of Fine Art in London.
💼 Currently Senior Director at Maureen Paley, overseeing exhibitions and artist development.
🌱 Active in the arts and sustainability, serving on the Board of Directors at DACS and as a researcher for the Gallery Climate Coalition also a Trustee at the Showroom
Amy Emmerson Martin @amy__emmerson
🎓 Grew up in Northamptonshire and holds a BA and MA from The Courtauld Institute of Art, London.
💼 Assistant Curator of Contemporary British Art at Tate Britain.
✨ Recent projects include Art Now: Steph Huang: See, See, Sea and curating for the 2024 Turner Prize.
🖼 Assists with Tate’s Frieze Fund, contributing to the acquisition of significant works.
Colette Griffin @coletteg13
🎓 Based in Nottingham, works across the Midlands.
💼 Newly appointed Director of New Art West Midlands (NAWM), part of the CVAN national network.
🎨 Former Artist Development Curator at Primary and director of New Midland Group.
📢 Advocate for policy changes in the visual arts.
Join us in celebrating and welcoming Oliver, Amy, and Colette to NNCA
🎉 #NNCA #NewTrustees #ArtCommunity #welcome
🎨 Join us for NN Nights! 🕒
📅 Date: Friday, August 16
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
📍 Location: Northampton
Get ready for the inaugural NN Nights, organised by #NNAssociates, it will showcase the work of over 75 talented artists through exhibitions, performances, and installations throughout various locations across the town.
🌟 Explore special presentations and an art walk curated by artist @richardharrison.xyz .Participating venues include NNCA @ 24 Guildhall Road Courtyard, Vulcan Works, Juice Gallery, Studio Malarkey, Burn Street Studios, and many more, each offering unique artistic experiences.
Supported by Northampton Town Council, local businesses, and cultural organisations, NN Nights celebrates the local arts scene and a collective commitment to supporting arts and culture.
🗺️ Grab a map from the NN Nights website for event details and navigation.
NN Nights is part of the NN Associates programme, fostering local artistic talent and expanding Northampton's cultural offerings through NN Contemporary Art. Join us and be part of this cultural celebration!
For more details, visit www.nnights.xyz.
🚫 Violence, racism, and Islamophobia are unacceptable. We stand with those affected by hate across the UK right now. If you have safety concerns, please reach out. We are working with local authorities and community safety officers to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
The event is generously sponsored by Northampton Town Council Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters @pHp_architects Michael Jones Jeweller Market New Media
Venues: Performing Room Northampton Filmhouse @studiomalarkey @studiopretty_img Hattbox Hairdressing Burns St Studios @juice_contemporary V and B Northampton @vulcanworkscreativehub
Image Credits: #artwalksxyz (Letchworth) #michellewoolley #JuiceGallery #StudioPretty #StudioMalarkey #TobyKilby-Pollard #LornaSwannell #DanieleMarzeddu #JasonHatt #DanBrodie #NNA #Northamptonfilmhouse
NN Nights to Illuminate Northampton with Art and Culture
🎨 Join us for NN Nights! 🕒
📅 Date: Friday, August 16
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
📍 Location: Northampton
Get ready for a vibrant night of creativity as Northampton transforms into an artistic hub! The inaugural NN Nights, organized by #NNAssociates, will showcase the work of over 75 talented artists through exhibitions, performances, and installations. This free, multi-location event will turn everyday spaces into immersive artistic venues. ✨
🌟 Explore special presentations and an art walk curated by artist Richard Harrison. Participating venues include NNCA @ 24 Guildhall Road Courtyard, Vulcan Works, Juice Gallery, Studio Malarkey, Burn Street Studios, and many more, each offering unique artistic experiences.
Supported by Northampton Town Council, local businesses, and cultural organizations, NN Nights celebrates the local arts scene and a collective commitment to supporting arts and culture. Don't miss this chance to experience Northampton's creative pulse!
🗺️ Grab a printed map on the NN Nights website for event details and navigation.
NN Nights is part of the NN Associates programme, fostering local artistic talent and expanding Northampton's cultural offerings through NN Contemporary Art. Join us and be part of this cultural celebration!
For more details, visit www.nnights.xyz.
🚫 Violence, racism, and Islamophobia are unacceptable. We stand with those affected by hate across the UK right now. If you have safety concerns, please reach out. We are working with local authorities and community safety officers to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
NNContemporaryArt is recruiting new Trustees to join NN’s Board!
New Board members will help deliver NN’s mission and vision to promote public contemporary art regionally, nationally and internationally and advance art education for all. We ask for attendance at 6 Board meetings a year and our annual away day. We aim to foster a dedicated and exciting Board of Trusteeship and look to work with those who want to get involved in a meaningful way and become an advocate for the Charity.
This is an excellent opportunity to join NN Contemporary Art at a critical moment when the 24 Guildhall Road space is undergoing a capital renovation project. As NN prepares for the 2024 reopening and relaunch, we need your support to help us shape and achieve its strategic aims.
We are seeking candidates with skills in one or more of the following areas to join us at this time:
* Contemporary Art and Curatorial networks�
* Financial planning, management and control �
* Building development and management�
* Marketing, PR and communications for publicly funded arts organisations�
* Stakeholder advocacy�
* Business development�
* Public and private sector fundraising and income generation�
* Environmental assessment and management
NN is particularly keen to receive applications from people from diverse backgrounds and those who may never have served as Trustees before to diversify the organisation's governance.
email info@nncontemporary art to receive the application pack (or message us here and we will email it to you)
Deadline for applications is the 1st of April.
#trustee #trusteeship #nncontemporaryart #artscouncilengland #NPO #governance #volunteering #artscommunity #letscreate #northampton
🎬 Dive into the mesmerizing world of David Panos' Gothic Revival exhibition at NN Contemporary Art 🌟 Featured in Prospect Magazine's top ten films of 2023 and awarded a stellar 4-star review by The Guardian, this is your last chance to experience the film installation at our temporary space at Vulcan Works, open to all and free to attend.
🗓️ Open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM, until January 20th. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the town's gothic histories and romantic sensibilities. 🎥 🖤 🎨 #NNContemporaryArt #GothicRevival #DavidPanos #ArtExhibition #gothic #goth #film #musicalscore #cinematictapestry #architecture #postpunk #bauhaus #contemporaryart #performance #art
NN Associates 2023
Meet our new NN Associates! 👩🏽🎨 We warmly welcome our new cohort to NNCA: Bill Pollard, Corissa Duhra, Lorna Swannell, Louisa Rimmer, Michelle Woolley, Richard Harrison, Ruby Fellows and Toby Kilby-Pollard ✨
The NN Associates programme is a tailored professional development scheme for artists and creatives looking to forge a career path within the arts, cultural and creative industries.
Read more about each Associate here and see details on how to apply for our next cohort in 2024: https://nncontemporaryart.org/news/meet-the-nn-associates-2023-24
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ICYMI 📣: our open call continues for performance artists to join the @diasporas_now UK tour, with the first show taking place in Northampton on 2 November! 📅
If you’re a global majority artist working across performance art, music, movement, moving image, or spoken word then we want to hear from you! Diasporas Now is a platform for expanded performance by the global majority, programming curated events that celebrates cross-diasporic solidarity & champions artists of colour 🌟
The project is supported by @aceagrams & led by 🔥 artists @riekowhitfield, @py_star & @lulu_wangyx (the founders of Diasporas Now) - they’ll be on the selection panel along with guest artists @harold_offeh & @m.williams.gamaker.
This is a paid opportunity & full details with application form are at the link in bio ⬆️ —> our DMs are open too if you have any questions.
Diasporas Now UK Tour:
🗓️ 2 November 2023
📍 NN Contemporary Art
🗓️ 24 November 2023
📍 Humber Street Gallery @humberstreetgallery
🗓️ 13 February 2024
📍 ICA London @icalondon
🎶 by @nexcyia
📹 by @sianfan & @diasporas_now
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