Arts & Culture
Exciting opportunities to join IYA projects
Exciting new opportunities to get involved with upcoming projects
Published on 2nd November 2020
Arts & Culture
New Digital Family Project: THE CHRONICLES OF ATOM & LUNA with Murray Lachlan Young
Inspire Libraries are one of 12 arts organisations, with the support of Arts Council England, bringing BBC 6 MUSIC Poet in Residence MURRAY LACHLAN YOUNG’s magical new story of 11-year-old twins Atom & Luna to life this winter - wherever you are.
Published on 16th October 2020
Arts & Culture
Gripping audio drama bringing the magic of stories to children and families this half term
This half term be transported to the mythical island of Joya in new audio drama The Girl of Ink and Stars. Join friends Isabella and Pablo as they search for their missing friend and uncover the truth behind an ancient myth.
Published on 23rd September 2020
Arts & Culture
A new digital book 'In Residence' out now!
The new digital book written by Frances Stickley and illustrated by Erin Fleming is out now.
Published on 15th July 2020
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts go digital
The Inspire Youth Arts team talk about the amazing work they've been doing to move their provision online
Published on 6th July 2020
Arts & Culture
Children’s Art Week comes to Inspire!
Children’s Art Week comes to Inspire
Published on 23rd June 2020
Arts & Culture
Catch up on all the Inspire activities from across the Nottstopping Festival
Activities and performances took place across the website and social media as part of a county-wide festival celebrating and connecting Nottinghamshire whilst fundraising to provide gifts, treats and experiences for frontline workers.
Published on 27th May 2020
Arts & Culture
Inspire to take part in Bank Holiday extravaganza Nottstopping Festival
Activities and performances taking place across the website and social media as part of a county-wide festival celebrating and connecting Nottinghamshire whilst fundraising to provide gifts, treats and experiences for frontline workers.
Published on 18th May 2020
Arts & Culture
A Concert to celebrate the Commonwealth
Artists from Inspire Youth Arts, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Lieutenancy and communities from the Commonwealth countries in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are coming together to celebrate the Commonwealth.
Published on 10th March 2020
Arts & Culture
Major funding boost for Mansfield-based learning disabled and neurodivergent theatre company.
Thanks to recent Arts Council England funding Mansfield’s own Unanima Theatre Company are now able to further their ambitious plans to take theatre, made in co-production with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, to wider audiences and higher platforms.
Published on 20th February 2020
Arts & Culture
Want a FREE live music session in your school this autumn?
Inspire emerging bands in your school community by taking part in our upcoming tour of Notts academics and schools.
Published on 26th September 2019
Arts & Culture
Children wowed by immersive sound experience in new theatre show
Our new family theatre show kicked off its tour of Inspire Libraries this weekend with four sell-out shows!
Published on 30th July 2019
Arts & Culture
Tech4good award win!
Digit Music, one of the lead artists with the Inspire Youth Arts Able Orchestra, won the Accessibility Award at last night’s Tech4Goods Awards.
Published on 18th July 2019
Arts & Culture
BBC Introducing gig wows audience at Metronome
Always one of the highlights of IYA’s TOLFest, this year’s BBC Introducing gig at Metronome was one of the best yet with eight superb young acts, including five first time BBC performers at the gig at Nottingham's newest music venue Metronome.
Published on 4th July 2019
Arts & Culture
Young talent from across the county gather for this year’s ShowFest event at Mansfield Palace Theatre
Featuring award-winning choreography, alternative rock bands, home-grown singer-songwriters and a street dance crew collaborating with local animation artists!
Published on 19th February 2019
