News
First-rate line up for Remote Access announced
We’re chuffed to pieces to be able to announce five new commissions that form the rest of our Remote Access programme for Go the Distance. […]
Hundreds of creative resource packs sent to homes
Time capsules, colouring books, puppets, isolation selfie-frames and a thank you letter to key workers are just some of the things winding their way to […]
Call for artists to digitally inspire
You can apply for up to £3500 as part of our commissions for Remote Access – a series of artist projects that provide a bit […]
First Art launches Go the Distance
Today we launch our super-duper long-distance Festival, Go the Distance, across communities in Ashfield, Bolsover, Mansfield and North East Derbyshire. Needing to find an alternative […]
COVID-19 – Statement from First Art
Following official government advice issued on Monday 16 March asking people to avoid public spaces and offices, we are officially suspending all face-to-face meetings and […]
Bossing It event called off
In light of the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have taken the decision to postpone the Bossing It event due to take […]
ACE Chair visits First Art
The First Art team welcomed Sir Nick Serota, Chair of Arts Council England, on Monday to chat with him about the work we’ve been getting […]
Leaps and bounds in South Normanton
The second South Normanton Social took place last night, with another great turn out. We had some really useful discussions about the assets in the […]
Leamo Fun Day
Last Sunday, 16 February, we headed to Leamington ward (also known as Leamo) in Ashfield, to be part of the Feel Good Families fun day. […]
South Normanton Socials get off to a good start with chips and chatter
Last night a lovely bunch of people from South Normanton met up with us for our South Normanton Social. It was a great turn out […]