UK New Artists, Trent House, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham (2026)

24/07/2025

☀️ UK New Artists is taking a summer break ☀️

We’re pressing pause for a little summer downtime as we prepare for an exciting new chapter, including upcoming relocation. We believe in the energy and creativity of new artists, and this next chapter is all about creating more space for that to grow.

Your continued support means the world. Stay with us, we’ll be back soon with more updates and new energy ❤️

29/05/2025

We’re excited to celebrate our UKNA alumni Benjamin Rostance, Dohyun Baek, Jeremy Chuang Chih Hao, Parham Ghalamdar and Noemi Gunea, who are part of this year’s NAE Open at New Art Exchange

The NAE Open is always a highlight in our calendar - a platform spotlighting incredible artists from the Global Ethnic Majority and Nottinghamshire-based creatives. We’re proud to see our alumni among such inspiring talent.

👉 Exhibition Dates: 31 May – 13 September

Visit www.nae.org.uk to find out more.

15/05/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the artists selected to represent the UK at Bjcem - Association Biennale des Jeunes Créateurs de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée Mediterranea 20 – Young Artists Biennale, taking place from 31 May to 4 June 2025 across Nova Gorica, Slovenia and Gorizia, Italy.

This year’s theme, BORDERLESS, invites artists to explore physical, cultural, political, and imagined borders – interrogating ideas of identity, movement, and the spaces in between.

Our UK representatives, selected via international open call, are:

✨ Robyn Bradford
✨ Ronnie Danaher
✨ Malak Elghuel
✨ Irini Kalaitzidi

These incredible artists will join over 75 artists from across Europe who were selected by Curators Tia Čiček (Slovenia) and Misal Adnan Yıldız (International) alongside members of BJCEM.

👉 Read more: https://uknewartists.co.uk/news/2025/5/15/uk-new-artists-announces-selected-artists-for-bjcem-mediterranea-20-biennale

29/04/2025

UKNA is pleased to share two new short films developed as part of People, Place and Practice: Four Happenings; an intra-regional, multi-site residency programme designed to explore local context, collaboration, and creative process across the East Midlands 🎬

The films, beautifully documented by Derby-based creative Maya Saengkrachang, offer insight into how the programme unfolded – from the first day the artists came together in Derby, to a closer look at the Language of Objects residency hosted at Artcore in Derby.

📌 Film One: Day One – Derby Gathering
Captures the opening day of the programme, where all sixteen artists came together at Artcore in Derby. Facilitated by Sophie Mak-Schram, this gathering offered space to share practices, connect, and begin a collaborative journey that unfolded across four cities.

📌 Film Two: Derby Residency – Language of Objects
Follows four artists – Maya Rose Edwards, Oliver Getley, Hannaa Hamdache, and Felipe Pineda – during the Derby-based residency led by Theo Vasiloudes. Through conversation and creative experimentation, the group explored how objects carry personal and collective meaning.

🎥 Read more and watch the films here: https://uknewartists.co.uk/news/2025/4/25/two-films-four-happenings-celebrating-our-people-place-and-practice-residency

Thanks to our partners The Harley Foundation, Lincoln Arts Centre, Artcore, Backlit Gallery and Creswell Crags.

02/04/2025

Our final reflection from 'People, Place and Practice: Four Happenings' programme takes us to Nottingham for the Language of Machines residency 💡

Led by Raheel Khan, artists Sarah Al-Sarraj, Alexander Lea, Helen Li Newbold, John Whall explored how we engage with technology, systems, and digital landscapes in creative practice. This past February, the residency was based in an old factory, where artists unpacked the ways machines shape our interactions, daily lives, and creative practice.

As part of their research, the artists explored the Samuel Morley archive at Backlit Gallery, which became a key inspiration for their collaborative process. This informed a large-scale installation combining digital media and sound, which will be shared at our 'Shaping the Future of People, Place and Practice' symposium happening TOMORROW (!!!) Thursday 3rd April 2025.

A huge thank you to Backlit Gallery for their support in making this residency possible ❤

👉Visit www.uknewartists.co.uk to read the full symposium agenda & book your free tickets - we'd love to see you there!

01/04/2025

Third up in our 'People, Place and Practice: Four Happenings' reflections is the Language of People residency, which took place in Lincoln this past February 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Artists Koko Brown, Jeremy Chih-Hao Chuang, Angharad Jones-Young, and Kristina Nenova, led by Courtney Conrad, explored how we capture a place through the people who move through it. Taking time to observe Lincoln, they engaged in conversation, listened to snippets of dialogue, and responded to the city's rhythm through writing, movement, and sound.

During their time in Lincoln, the artists immersed themselves in the city; they experienced Lincoln Lights by Threshold Studios, visited 'How We Find Out Who We Are' exhibition by Toil & Trouble at Project Space Plus University of Lincoln, and gained insights into the development of Barbican Creative Hub. These moments of observation, interaction, and creativity culminated in a final collaborative piece, weaving together words, photography, and movement which will be shared at our ‘Shaping the Future of People, Place and Practice’ symposium on Thursday 3 April 2025.

A huge thank you to Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery and Lincoln Arts Centre for being key partners in our People, Place and Practice programmes ❤️

👉 There’s still time to book your free ticket for the symposium this Thursday - secure your spot now via www.uknewartists.co.uk

28/03/2025

Next up in our People, Place and Practice: Four Happenings reflections is the Language of Objects residency in Derby 🗝️

Artists Maya Rose Edwards, Oliver Getley, Hannaa Hamdache and Felipe Pineda, led by Theo Vasiloudes, explored how the things we collect, keep and create shape both our personal and collective narratives.

Based at Artcore, the artists reflected on the meaning of objects — questioning what gives them significance, and even debated whether a squirrel is chaotic good or lawful neutral (still unresolved - help us settle it in the comments)👇

They smelled an orange, uncovered stories behind old and new objects, and took a deep dive into the unexpected cultural rabbit hole of “Alan and Barry”, a crafty duo who were popular in the early 2000s.

The residency culminated in a curated cabinet of found objects exhibited at Artcore for two weeks. A reimagining of this display will be presented at our 'Shaping the Future of People, Place and Practice' symposium on Thursday 3rd April at Backlit Gallery

🗓 Check out the full symposium agenda and book your free place on www.uknewartists.co.uk

27/03/2025

As we begin sharing reflections from our 'People, Place and Practice: Four Happenings' programme, we’re looking back on an extraordinary, exhilarating, and fun-filled weekend of learning in February, all themed around the Art of Language.

📜First up: Language of History 📜

This residency explored the ways in which the past and present intertwine — how we carry stories through objects, landscapes, and movement, and how artists can respond to these layered histories today.

Traversing two sites in North Nottinghamshire, artists Elaheh Raofi, Sky Su, Meriem Jouti, Ruby Waage Townsend, led by Harry Clayton-Wright, traced time through relics and stories. From discovering witch marks and Ice Age art at Creswell Crags, to standing before the very earring worn by Charles I at his ex*****on, the group immersed themselves in place and history.

The artists foraged, improvised through dance, and responded with writing, movement, and meaningful conversation — finding new ways to connect with the past.

We would like to extend a huge thank you The Harley Foundation, Creswell Crags and a special shoutout to John – the world’s greatest tour guide!

Stay tuned as we share more from our Four Happenings programme over the coming weeks, and don’t forget to join us for our Shaping the Future of People, Place and Practice symposium on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at Backlit Gallery.

👉 Explore the full symposium agenda: www.uknewartists.co.uk

20/03/2025

As our first ever intra-regional ‘People, Place and Practice: Four Happenings’ programme across the East Midlands comes to a close, we will be sharing reflections over the coming weeks from four residencies held in four locations during one weekend in February.

Over the past three years and across three iterations, UKNA has brought together 45 artists through residencies, gatherings, and shared experiences, inspiring new ways of thinking and working. Made possible with the support of our partners, these opportunities have sparked fresh ideas, preserved cultural narratives, and helped shape an ever-evolving creative landscape for artists.

Join us on Thursday 3rd April 2025, for the third edition of ‘Shaping the Future: People, Place and Practice’ symposium - a chance to reflect on our journey across nine locations over three years, learn more about the programme, and explore its future.

👉 Check out the symposium agenda - now live on www.uknewartists.co.uk

📸 New Artist Collective # 1 at the UKNA People, Place and Practice: Navigating the Present, Shaping the Future Symposium, Derby 2024.

13/03/2025

SAVE THE DATE !!!

💭 Shaping the Future: People, Place and Practice Symposium 💭

UKNA is excited to launch the third iteration of our symposium series, which delves into the People, Place and Practice model. Join us as we reflect on the impact of the programme, share insights and discuss how artists, communities, and local spaces can collaborate in new and meaningful ways.

📅 Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00 – 17:00, followed by networking drinks
📍 Venue: Project Space, Backlit Gallery, Alfred House, Ashley St, Nottingham NG3 1JG

Over the past few years, 45 artists have taken part in residencies, talks, presentations, and workshops across the region. This event will celebrate the success of the programme while providing a space to reflect on its impact and explore what future iterations could look like.

Register for free: https://uknewartists.co.uk/all-projects/2025/3/12/shaping-collaboration-the-future-of-people-place-and-practice-symposium

📸 UKNA People, Place and Practice: Weekend Celebration of Creativity, Derby 2024

11/03/2025

📢 Free Poetry & Creative Writing Workshop 📢

Are you a young person in the East Midlands who enjoys writing, playing with language, or experimenting with words?

Join us for a free one-day creative writing workshop with writer and comedian Jay Sandhu, where we’ll explore language in new ways - inventing words, remixing phrases, and even setting some of your work to beats. Whether you write poetry, lyrics, or just enjoy playing with language, this session is an opportunity to experiment and create something new.

📅 Saturday 29th March 2025�
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM�
📍 Nottingham Central Library

No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

📩 Register for free: https://uknewartists.co.uk/all-projects/2025/1/14/the-language-of-youth-poetry-workshop

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