New Art Exchange

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Reminder: ASDA Hyson Green Mural Commission

Applications are still open for the Beyond the Walls mural commission at ASDA Hyson Green, delivered in partnership with New Art Exchange and ASDA.

We’re looking for proposals from artists from the Global Ethnic Majority worldwide and artists based in Nottinghamshire to create a bold new mural across three wall panels, inspired by the voices and stories of long-standing ASDA Hyson Green team members.

The selected artist will receive a commission fee of up to £10,000.

Apply now via our Opportunities page.

Deadline: 18 June 2026, 11:59 pm

30/05/2026

Check out what's on at NAE this June!

4 June: Community Thursday - Join us for a pay-what-you-can Greek plant-based meal at Corner Café, followed by a free screening of The Suspended Step of the Stork

5 June: Loud Poets x Fluent in Both - A special Nottingham Poetry Festival collaboration bringing together spoken word artists from Nottingham and Edinburgh

6 June: Finding Albion with Zakia Sewell - An evening of conversation, live music and DJ sets celebrating Zakia Sewell’s new book

12 June: Sofar Sounds - Live acoustic performances from three local artists in the gallery

13 & 27 June: Saturday Art Club - Free drop-in creative workshops for children and families

13 June: Poets Off The Endz - A night of live spoken word celebrating Nottingham’s poetry scene

19 June: Bad Betty Press Open Mic - Poetry, performances and the chance to share your own work on the mic

Head to https://nae.org.uk/whats-on/ to explore the full programme and book your place ☝🏽

27/05/2026

CALL OUT: YOUnique – Young Producers Programme 🎨

Want to learn how to produce festivals and creative events?

We are looking for young creatives aged 18–30 in Nottingham to join the YOUnique Collective, a chance to develop skills in arts, culture, and event production while co-creating a major festival takeover at NAE in March 2027.

You’ll gain:
✨ Training in event planning, budgeting & marketing
✨ Hands-on experience in arts production
✨ Mentoring from industry professionals
✨ Networking opportunities & creative collaboration

📍 For Nottingham City residents aged 18–30
➡️ Apply at the opportunities page on our website nae.org.uk
📧 Any questions? Get in touch: mailto:[email protected]

📸 Tom Platinum Morley

(Photos from YOUnique Festival March 2024)

26/05/2026

Thank you.

Last Friday was so magical, and we want to thank everyone that showed up to our new season launch party.

Also thank you to all the artists from this year’s OPEN and to for her solo exhibition at the Mezzanine gallery.

These exhibitions are free entry and will be open until the 14th of September at .

We hope to see you soon!
📸 Tom Platinum Morley - Photography

21/05/2026

Want to learn how to put on festivals and/or events?

If you’re aged 18–30 and based in Nottingham, apply to join the YOUnique Collective. Connect with like-minded creatives, share ideas, build your skills and create impactful arts events.
The best part? You’ll put everything into practice by collectively planning and delivering a 4-day festival in 2027.

Join us for a Q&A session on 20th May.
Applications open next Wednesday, the 27th May

21/05/2026

Tomorrow we launch a new season at New Art Exchange!

Join us to celebrate the opening of the sixth edition of the NAE Open in the Main Gallery, alongside Matrika: She Who Makes Worlds in the Mezzanine Gallery by Saroj Patel.

Be among the first to experience these exhibitions.

Friday 22 May from 6–9 pm
New Art Exchange

Free entry. Everyone welcome.

21/05/2026

Step into our new exhibition, “Matrika: She Who Makes Worlds” by Saroj Patel ✨

Through mythology, ancestral memory, and intergenerational storytelling, this exhibition explores women’s strength, care, and transformative power. In Hindu cosmology, Matrika refers to the divine mothers, powerful feminine energies associated with creation, protection, and transformation.

In this reel, artist Saroj Patel shares a glimpse into the stories, materials, and collective spirit behind the exhibition, reflecting on how worlds are carried forward through courage, memory, and imagination.

Launch is this Friday from 6pm, where you’ll have a chance to meet Saroj in person and get your first look at this amazing exhibition.

Everyone Welcome!

18/05/2026

Applications Now Open: ASDA Mural Commission

Applications are now open for the Beyond the Walls mural commission at ASDA Hyson Green, delivered in partnership with New Art Exchange and ASDA.

We’re inviting proposals from artists from the Global Ethnic Majority worldwide and artists based in Nottinghamshire to create a new mural across three wall panels, inspired by stories and notes gathered from long-standing ASDA Hyson Green team members.

The successful artist will receive a commission fee of up to £10,000 and will be invited to take part in an in-person session with the ASDA team to share and develop their proposal.

Apply now via our Opportunities page at nae.org.uk

Deadline: 18 June 2026, 11:59 pm

📸 Tom Platinum Morley