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Art Fest Returns to Nottingham for a Second Year

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Nottingham is gearing up to become a kaleidoscope of colors and creativity as Art Fest, a free and all-age event, returns to the city for its second year. Taking place on September 20, the creative event will transform various walls across the city into street art and colorful murals, courtesy of over 50 artists from across the Midlands. Launched by Benjamin Kay, the Art Fest aims to shine a spotlight on local talent while celebrating the power of creativity and its ability to foster individuality, strength, and self-kindness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Art Fest will feature live street art, pop-up mini murals, creative workshops for all ages, exhibitions, and paint jams, making it a vibrant and engaging experience for attendees.
  • The event will also include a makers fair, Midlands Makers, which will provide a platform for creatives to showcase and sell their work.
  • Over 50 artists from across the Midlands will participate in the event, including local artists like Elroy, Anna Wheelhouse, Boaster, Dilk, Emily Catherine, Kaption, Lesser Than Three, Mr Ray, and Talia, as well as artists from further afield like Annatomix from Birmingham and Xeme from Hong Kong.
  • The event has the theme 'Art is the Heart' and aims to promote community building through creativity, with a focus on celebrating the region's talent and nurturing individuality, strength, and self-kindness.
  • Art Fest is a grassroots event that relies on volunteers and support from donations and sponsorships to remain free and accessible.
  • The event is supported by sponsors It's In Nottingham, which views Art Fest as a shining example of how creativity can animate streets, connect communities, and attract visitors.

Statistics:

  • Over 50 artists from across the Midlands will participate in the event.
  • The event will take place on September 20, from 10am to 6pm.
  • The exact number of street art pieces to be created is not specified, but it is mentioned that local artist Elroy will be creating one of Nottingham's biggest street art pieces in collaboration with the Victoria Centre.
  • The event is supported by sponsors It's In Nottingham, which is the headline sponsor.

Sources:

  • "Art Fest returns to Nottingham for a second year" - [No source provided, therefore no external link is available]
  • "Crime statistics show significant drop in reported offending incidents" - [No source provided, therefore no external link is available]
  • CAPTION(S): This month Nottingham is set to become awash with vibrant colour and creativity as Art Fest returns to the city for a second year. - [Source not available]

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