Raw: the People’s Guide to Contemporary Art, 2005

Creative projects across Nottingham community groups to explore aspects of contemporary art and visual arts venues, to produce a printed guide to help visitors enjoy and learn about British Art Show 5.

Organisations
Angel Row Gallery, Nottingham City Council Museums and Galleries, Nottingham, UK.
Nottingham Trent University, UK.
University of Nottingham, UK.
The New Art Exchange, Nottingham, UK.

Role
Visual Arts Access Officer, Angel Row Gallery. 
Co-ordinating and devising accessible art project activities, booking locations, purchasing materials, developing partnerships and overseeing evaluation.

Collaborators/participants
APT Young People, Nottingham, UK.
Art In Mind, Nottingham, UK.
Forest Fields Community Centre, Nottingham, UK.
Nottingham Home Educated Parents and Children’s Group
New College Nottingham Families, Rosslyn School.
Nottinghamshire Men’s Group.
Springwood Day Centre, Nottingham, UK.
Nottingham City Secondary Art Teachers Group.

Outcomes
Shared creative learning with artists and community groups.
Community groups exploring contemporary art.
Free printed A6 booklet inspired by community groups for visitors to British Art Show 5 at Nottingham Venues.

Funding 
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Arts Council England
Berryman solicitors, Nottingham