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National Portfolio Organisation (NPO)

We’re delighted that Inspire is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), receiving regular funding to build on our successful programme of cultural events for children and young people. We first became an NPO in 2018, and we are thrilled that we remain part of the National Portfolio in 2023-2026, receiving £504,599 of funding each year.

We will:

deliver an exciting programme of cultural activities and events in key libraries across the county for children and families
deliver a range of performing and digital art projects for young people with disabilities
create additional cultural opportunities in Nottinghamshire’s four Levelling up for Culture Places; Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood.

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Watch our NPO end of year trailer to find out what exciting things we got up to throughout year 5 of our funding:

Take a look at how you can join in...

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Arts & Culture

Family Concerts

Fun and accessible musical experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Relive the summer warmth at our Fantastic Festivals family concert this season.

Illustrated Luna with orange dungarees, blue stripey top and brown curly hair stands in the foreground holding maracas in each hand. In the background a man, Dad, sits on a stool holding a guitar and mum holds a tambourine above her head.

Arts & Culture

Family Theatre in Libraries

Bringing high quality theatre to your doorstep at your local library.

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The Big Draw 2023: Time to Connect

This year, The Big Draw will help join 6 nature and heritage sites across the county in the form of a brand-new art trail!

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Reading & Libraries

I Am A Creator

A brand-new project providing high quality arts opportunities for people of all ages to explore their creativity,

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Little Creatives

Unleash your little one's inner artist!

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Artist and Author in Residence

Meet Inspire's 2024 Artist & Author in residence: Amanda Rigby and Mark Grist!

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Arts & Culture

Inspire Youth Arts

Inspire Youth Arts deliver a range of arts activity accessible to young people with disabilities, and develop and innovate digital arts.

Join Nottinghamshire libraries – FREE

By becoming a library member you will be able to borrow books and items for FREE in libraries across the county, including mobiles. You can also access eResources, Ancestry and more!