Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey has curated an exhibition that explores the magical world of new technology, as well as tracing its connections to the beliefs of...
This summer we present Aquatopia, a major exhibition exploring the imaginary of the ocean deep, which features several dozen artists from JMW Turner to recent Turner...
26 April - 30 June
Online
Dry Wipe is an online exhibition, curated by Sleeping Upright, that hijacks the public wi-fi at Nottingham Contemporary. Featured artists...
The Small Collections RoomCurated by David Evans FrantzThe Small Collections Room displays rare archive materials from ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives in Los...
1 - 1.45pm
Free
The Galleries
Our weekly series of gallery talks are a great chance to discuss the show informally. They are led alternately by Nottingham...
Free
The Space
A series of talks departs from Leckey’s interest in the “enchanted” landscape of a contemporary world populated by animated technological...
Wed 8 May, 22 May, 5 June, 26 June
6 - 8pm
Free
The Study
From speed-bumps to sludge in ponds, Amerindian totems to Tamagotchi, the reading group will trace...
Free
The Space
Throughout May a series of films selected by contributors to the programme look at the fears and desires invoked by technology.
Tuesday 14 May,...
7pm
Free
The Space
A young boy in 14th century Cumbria is haunted by inexplicable visions. Convinced he can save his fellow villagers from the impending doom of...
If you've got a great arts idea and don't know how to go about getting funding, Grants for the arts could be for you. Arts Council's East Midlands team is holding a...
1 - 1.45pm
Free
Chris Johnson, a founding member of the University of Nottingham's Science, Technology and Culture Research Centre, will discuss how all pervasive...
Thu 23 May, 7.30pm - 11.30pmFreeThe Space and Cafe.Bar.ContemporaryStudents on the Music and Sonic Arts course at New College Nottingham are fast acquiring a reputation...
2 - 5pmFreeThe Studio“Why this emphasis on curation- on gathering, filtering, selecting, framing, juxtaposing? Because curation is the native art of the network, and...
There are plenty of reasons to bring your family to Nottingham Contemporary this May Half Term. We've got loads of free activities designed to inspire your children's...
Doors 8pm, Showtime 21.00Free.Saltwater Samurai are an experiment jazz / electronica five piece consisting of Double bass, Saxophone, Keyboards, Live electronics and...
7pm
Free
The Space
Editors Lucy Mercer and Lauren Houlton, introduce Westworld – a thriller starring Yul Brynner as an android in a futuristic Western-themed...
7pm
Free
The Space
Brought together by the artists shortlisted for the Jarman Award 2012, Selected is a showcase of some of the best emerging film and video...
Borrow a BagEvery day during the exhibitionFree, Available from ReceptionThese little bags of wonder offer families practical and playful ways to explore and enjoy the...
From 10am - Live Jazz from 1pm Free EntrySunday Jazz is the ultimate in contemporary Jazz, Electronica, and Avant Garde.Beginning at 10am with resident Djs Alex Traska...
6.30pm - 8pm
Free
The Space
Artist David Raymond Conroy examines how our experiences of images, from online advertising to Hollywood cinema, affect our...
1 - 1.45pm
Free
Alastair Smith, Lecturer in Psychology, The University of Nottingham, will read the show based on how we recognize objects and how or why we attach...
Friday 7 June. Doors at 8pmThe Space Tickets £8 in advance / £10 on the doorTickets are available from our Reception, Alley Cafe, The Music Exchange, Jam Cafe or online...
8pm, live music from 9pm
Cafe.Bar.Contemporary
Free
Every night's a full house and not to be missed when these boys play at Café.Bar.Contemporary. They are known...
£75 or £60 DRS, £35 students, low income, unwaged
Booking essential
The Space
Organised by the Objects, Practices, Experiences, Networks (OPEN) Group at...
1 - 1.45pm
Free
Artist collective Death of a Mauve Bat lead a tour exploring animist ideas. With members Peter Stonhold, Calvin Sanster and Tim Hattrick.
No need...
Doors 8pmTickets £7 in advanceNo age restrictionsThis double bill with Røyst Trio and Metamorphic is part of a UK tour. The tour will also feature collaborative pieces...
12noon - 7pm
Free
The Space
Works from the history of artists' broadcasting will be presented on TVs in The Space including works by John Hoppy Hopkins, Ilene...
7.30pm - 12am, live music from 9pm
Free Entry
Mas Y Mas play their own irresistible mix of Latino, flamenco and Afro-Cuban influenced music woven together by driving...
2pm - 5pm
Free
The Space
'Made for TV' will take the form of a talkshow and invited experts on the subject of artist broadcast include Johan Grimonprez (Director...
