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	How to make a million dollar idea (workshop) Alia Pathan invites you to discuss the idea of art as work or labour to consider how we apply these definitions to our own making. Can we negotiate a value for an artwork based on how it was made and who the artist is? The workshop will consider authorship, intellectual property and immaterial labour as legitimate artistic production, and discuss the value we attach to this kind of working method. For more information see: http://aliapathan.com/12/ experimentor Saturday 28 January, 2pm - 4pm Admission: FREE Age range: All are welcome

	On The Flats (A Stella Visual film club screening) 34 minutes followed by Q&A This documentary film, a result of a local history project led by the Partnership Council, explores and celebrates the fascinating history of the Hyson Green Flats, which were built in 1965 and demolished in 1988. Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and produced in collaboration with The Partnership Council and Donkey Stone Films. This event is funded by the Partnership Council. Friday 20 January, 7pm – 8.45pm Age range: All are welcome SOLD OUT

	Lego Wonderland A workshop aimed at the youngest audience; we encourage children and families to take part in an enormous Lego building extravaganza. We will be using the Lego pieces to construct a giant maze of interesting design and imagination! Saturday 21 January, 2pm – 4pm Admission: FREE, but a donation to support the event would be appreciated. Age range: All (particularly suitable for 0-4 yrs, accompanied by an adult)


	Slackistan (2010) 85 minutes. Dir: Hammad Khan Islamabad, Pakistan. A group of privileged and westernised twenty-something friends while away their days and nights driving around town, partying, surfing the internet and smoking shisha pipes. As the country outside their world starts to crack, Hasan and his friends must face up to relationships, internal angst and life choices before it is too late. The Q & A session with the Director Hammad Khan is now cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thursday 19 January, 7pm Admission: £3 (£2 concessions) Age range: All are welcome

	Rashid Rana in conversation with Shaheen Merali A unique opportunity to hear internationally acclaimed artist Rashid Rana discussing his practice with Shaheen Merali. This insightful event, set within the intimate setting of our performance space, will reveal Rana’s personal perspectives on his exhibition, Everything Is Happening At Once. Saturday 14 January, 12pm – 2pm Admission: £4 (£3 concessions) Age range: All are welcome

	Everything Is Happening At Once Launch Event This is the first major UK public solo show from Rashid Rana, widely considered to be the most prominent and original contemporary artist wo...rking in South Asia today. The exhibition includes new and recent work that cuts across conventional notions of the scale and status of the photographic object, opening up its potential to represent cultural, social and physical realities. Saturday 13 January, 6pm - 9pm Admission: Free Age range: All are welcome

	European Voluntary Service Information Day After having hosted two international volunteers, from Egypt and Italy, for almost a year under the European Voluntary Service scheme, New Art Exchange is glad to invite you to an info-evening to discover the possibilities offered by the European Commission in terms ofinternational mobility and youth exchanges. Wednesday 14 December, 4pm - 6pm Attendance to this event is free and informative material will be available

	Art and Faith Lab (Part One) Launch event New Art Exchange invites you to join us for the launch of our latest ‘your space’ project By Tasawar Bashir. Tasawar will be on hand to discuss how local audiences can engage and contribute to the project. Saturday 10 December, 3pm - 5pm Age range: All are welcome

	MAMA RAJ: An Anglo-Indian Family History Launch event New Art Exchange invites you to meet artist Adrian Shaw at the launch event of his exhibition Mama Raj: An Anglo-Indian Family History. Saturday 10 December, 3 - 5pm Admission: Free

	Aakash Odedra // Rising Dance Performance @ The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4TB Rising is a new evening of work performed by Aakash Odedra, exploring different processes and aesthetics to create a new personal language. Aakash performs solos choreographed by Russell Maliphant, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Akram Khan, and featuring lighting by Michael Hulls. All use Aakash’s background in Kathak and Bharatanatyam to create a new flavour of contemporary dance. Aakash also presents a contemporary Kathak solo choreographed by himself. The evening will feature video interludes exploring sequential changes in music cycles which have been developed as a collaboration between John Marc Gowans and Aakash Odedra through a choreographic bursary provided by Akademi. The project has been commissioned by DanceXchange, Sampad, The Hat Factory, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Dance, South East Dance, New Art Exchange, The Place, Curve and funded by Arts Council England and Akademi. With a FREE post-show talk. Friday 9 December 2011, 8pm Tickets: £12 - £7, Box Office: 0844 338 5000 http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/events/rising

	ISHRAQAH: Middle East Festival Festival celebrating Middle-East and Arab Cultures One year on from the Tunisian protests that sparked the revolutionary wave that swept the Middle East, Ishraqah (meaning sunrise, or beginning of a new era), explores Arab and Middle Eastern cultures through a programme of Hiwar (meaning dialogue) and Fonoon (arts) events. Visitors can participate in or simply enjoy the programme of film, debate, discussion, music, crafts, dance, and food. Friday 2 December, 6pm - 10.30pm Admission: £5 (£4 concessions) Saturday 3 December, 12.30pm - Midnight Admission: FREE for all events on Saturday CLICK HERE FOR A FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Supported by the University of Lincoln, College of Arts.

	New Art Exchange, Michelle Mother Hubbard & 'Gobby' aka Milla bring you... Blackdrop! Poetry / Spoken Word - Open Mic This special event takes place with a special SURPRISE guest! Plus the 'hot-spot' Open Mic, featuring YOU! Arrive early to sign up for the open mic as slots are already in demand. BLACKDROP... The Spokenword Specialists! Supported by New Art Exchange Thursday 1 December, 8 - 10pm Admission: £3

	Reading of TIN Garry Morris, Metal and Ariya invite you to a rehearsed reading of TIN. About The Play Best friends Jacqueline and Pauline have come from Yorkshire to an old tin mining town in Cornwall to honour a promise: to scatter the ashes of Pauline's great granddad Thomas. But, Jacqueline has come to say goodbye for another reason. Their stories unfold at the water's edge. TIN celebrates the lives of two working class women, the challenges of growing old disgracefully and the agony of learning to let go of the ones you love. Their journey becomes a quest to find a place where the conscience can rest in peace. This reading of TIN has been financially supported by Arts Council England. Special thanks to Ian Brownbill, and Jenny Porter of Metal Culture for rehearsal, workshop and development space. Visit www.metalculture.com. 0151 707 2277. Saturday 26 November, 2pm - 4pm

	Closing Tour by Leo Asemota Gallery Tour Please join us for this special Gallery Tour of ‘The Ens Project’s First Principles’ by the artist himself. This is a great chance to explore the exhibition on its closing weekend, with a rare in-depth insight into the installation, its artwork, origins and context from Leo Asemota. Saturday 26 November, 12.30pm Admission: FREE

	Sura Susso - Kora (African Harp) and African Rhythms Join us for an evening of African music with Sura Susso on the kora (African harp) accompanied by Ousman Beyai on the guitar and Njega Sohna on Percussions. Sura started his life long study of the African Harp and a range of other percussion instruments at the age of four. He has always prided himself on promoting traditional music from his cultural roots in The Gambia, as well as absorbing new genres into his own style. Sura has also performed and recorded in some interesting cross-cultural settings including a recent collaborative performance in Berlin. Friday 25 November, 7.30 pm Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions)

	Soul Funk Vibes as part of Vibe Nights Join us for the last Vibes Night of 2011. The monthly club night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in Soul Funk tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Friday 25th November, 8.30pm - 11pm Admission: FREE \| Age: 18+

	A Document on The Ens Project Film Screening This screening of “A Document on The Ens Project” is an extract from a film in production. Offering insights into Leo Asemota creative process, the documentary uses the survey of the project’s First Principles at New Art Exchange to access his experiences since embarking on The Ens Project six years ago. Creative Produced by Abi Lawal for the General Production Office Thursday 24 November, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	My Granddad’s Car - Part 1 An Exchange Event Sayed Hasan and Karl Obulo want to bring their granddad's cars from Pakistan and Nigeria to the U.K. and park them side by side. Placing two objects with different historical narratives together represents a shared interest in resolving the distances between their cultural and ancestral inheritances. In empathising with each other's desire to see and touch their granddad's cars in their country of birth, they reflect upon the hybridized character of identity and relationships in a globalized world. As emerging artists, Sayed and Karl discuss the on-going challenges involved in realising their idea in this first of a two part presentation. Tuesday 22 November, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	Through my Window YARD Performance On Saturday 19th November NAE will be open for an extra three hours to give you the opportunity to experience the exhibition by Leo Asemota, have an early supper at the NAE Cafe Lounge, and watch the latest work of YARD Theatre. YARD have been working with visual artist Frank Abbott to produce their own short pieces which respond to the work of Leo Asemota, riffing on the themes of his show, bouncing off the work and exploring new territories in the building. Using video projection, singing, dance and installation, their four short pieces will be spread throughout the evening. The Mouthy Poets are also joining us to serve up some stanzas with your supper. Kick off your Saturday night at New Art Exchange! Saturday 19 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £5 (£3 concessions) Age range: Open to All

	Walk and Talk Gallery Tour Join Nottingham-based contemporary artists, members of the community and our YARD team to walk through the exhibition, learn more about its themes and exchange your opinions about the exhibition. Every fortnight on a Wednesday at 1.30pm. Join Nottingham- based contemporay artist, Niki Russell for this sepcial tour. Wednesday 16 November, 1.30pm Age range: All are welcome

	"The Battlefield Was Hell: Black Soldiers write and paint World War I" An Exchange Event An interactive session with Celeste-Maries Bernier (University of Nottingham). Due to discriminatory and racist practices only 20% of African American soldiers saw combat - the rest living and dying in conditions akin to slavery as labor battalions. Join academic and specialist on slavery, Celeste-Maries Bernier, who will share all kinds of materials - paintings, sketches, diaries, autobiographies, photographs, letters, prints, portraits, sculptures and documentary clips to begin to recover this lost Black military experience. Tuesday 15 November, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	African Storytelling Family Friendly Workshops Have you ever wondered why the cat chases the rat? What happened to break this twosomes very special friendship? Come and find out in this African storytelling workshop with storyteller Panya Banjoko at New Art Exchange. Hear the real reason for the cat chasing the rat and what a garden full of pineapples had to do with it! Then make your very own cat mask or mouse finger puppet to take home. Saturday 12 November, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free Age Range: All are welcome

	Polish Art Show Festival of Polish Culture Sugar Statues From tales of the persecuation of the Poles to her Grandfather's amazing Polish cake; to burnt letters and a rotten wedding dress, 'Sugar Statues' is an intimate tale of loss and survival. This one-woman show is concerned with themes of culture and identity, influenced strongly by Krissy Musiol's Polish heritage. Kazimierz Kaminski, Krissi's Grandfather, was the architect who designed the Polish Church in Nottingham. Full details of the Festival can be found here: www.empp.co.uk/polishartshow 11 November 2011, 7pm Admission: FREE

	What are they whispering? A Poetry Show in association with Writing East Midlands Power. Who has it, who wants it, who tries to take it from you? The poets know. What Are They Whispering? is a poetry show to nudge you or urge you to weigh up the balance of power in your own life. The dynamic trio of poets whose work will charge you up is Imtiaz Dharker, Joe Dunthorne and John Stammers. They perform their poems about power in both its rawest and most subtle states. Poems and ideas are enhanced and amplified with projections, lighting and sound; every spoken word special effect from a whisper to a chorus, every lighting state from a firefly glimmer to a thunderbolt. Thursday 10 November, 6pm Age range: All are welcome Tickets: £8 (£6 concessions)

	Dance4 presents Hetain Patel - Be Like Water The first presentation of new work by Hetain, in collaboration with digital artist Barret Hodgson. A live performance followed by a discussion. Hetain is an East Midlands multi-media artist with a growing international reputation. Wednesday 9 November, 8pm Admission: Free (a ticket only event - available at NAE Box Office) Age range: All are welcome

	‘Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction’ An Exchange Event Mark Rawlinson will shed light on Walter Benjamin’s essay: ‘The work of art in the age of Mechanical Reproduction’ used as a reference by John Berger in the first chapter: ‘ways of seeing’ and in the context of Leo Asemota Work. Mark Rawlinson is Lecturer in Art History at the University of Nottingham. His academic work is focuses on 20th / 21st century American art, photography and visual culture. Tuesday 8 November, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	Nottingham Castle Annual Open 2011 in association with New Art Exchange This year the Open has drawn applicants from across the region with almost 1000 art works submitted by just over 300 artists and makers. The selection panel, which consisted of three prestigious judges Sheila McGregor (Chief Executive, Axis), Lina Peterson (Jeweller) and Dan Perfect (Artist), short listed 129 works by 65 artists (38 from Nottingham). The selected work reflects a wide variety of media including video, performance, collage, drawing, ceramics, painting, jewellery, installation, sculpture and printmaking. At the end of the selection the panel picked five 'finalists'. All 65 exhibiting artists were then invited to vote for one of the five, to determine the overall winner of the top cash prize. All prizes for the Annual Open have generously been provided by the exhibition's sponsors and have proved to be a great draw for artists, along with the unique experience of showing in the historic setting of Nottingham Castle. For the fourth year running the Annual Open has been supported by the New Art Exchange, who contribute to the prize fund and offer a winning artist a solo exhibition in their galleries. The much-loved Annual Open exhibition has been a regular feature at the Castle since 1878, and continues to be as popular as ever. The Open develops year on year and is a valuable vehicle for the region's emerging artists, as well as those with an established practice. Saturday 8 October - Sunday 6 November The Castle is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (last admission is 3.30pm) Entry to Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery is £5.50 (adults) £4 (concessions) and city residents with a valid Citycard can gain entry Tuesday - Friday for just £1. The admission fee to Nottingham Castle includes entry to the exhibitions.

	Breaking Bread First Floor Theatre are working with newly arrived immigrant communities in Nottingham with video artists Helen Muggeridge & Monica Alcazar to create a film, which tells the story of personal identity and experience inspired by bread within different cultures. Celebration Event Friday 4th November, 1.30pm to 3pm Visit www.first-floor.info for more information

	Afro Funk Beats Night Listen, groove and move to the essential selection of Afro-Funk and Beats from specialist DJs Hemulen Sounds, as they spin the best in tunes and Vinyl in our funked up NAE Cafe Lounge! Friday 4 November, 8pm - 11pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 18+

	Metropolis (2010) Film Screening Dir. Fritz Lang (157 mins) In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a saviour to mediate their differences. Come and check out the digitally remastered version of this cult classic, with newly restored 'lost footage' and never seen before scenes. Thursday 3 November, 6pm Age range: All are welcome - PG Tickets: £3 (£2 concessions)

	Walk and Talk Gallery Tour Join Nottingham-based contemporary artists, members of the community and our YARD team to walk through the exhibition, learn more about its themes and exchange your opinions about the exhibition. Join Yvez McKenzie, Cultural Ambassador to the Commonwealth and member of YARD. Wednesday 2 November, 1.30pm Age range: All are welcome

	World Event Young Artists World Event Young Artists seeks 1,000 young artists for a new cultural festival. In September 2012, the first World Event Young Artists (WEYA) launches in Nottingham. A finale to the Cultural Olympiad, WEYA - the first event of its kind - will bring together 1,000 young artists from 120 nations for a ten-day cultural festival across the city. WEYA now seeks applications from UK-based artists of every discipline who have exciting new work to share and who are open to the possibilities of intercultural dialogue that the festival will afford. Applications are invited across all art forms - from music, dance, theatre and spoken word to film, visual art and gastronomy - and from artists aged between 18 and 30. Successful applicants will go on to represent the UK in the festival, and will join artists from countries ranging from Italy, Kenya and Mexico to Canada, India and China. WEYA takes place from 7 to 16 September 2012 and will be held across Nottingham's world class arts venues and in alternative spaces all over the city. World Event Young Artists is hosted by UK Young Artists. As well as giving artists a high-profile international platform to show their work, WEYA will provide them with opportunities to see work from all over the world, collaborate with other like-minded individuals, network and take part in talks and debates. Successful artists will be chosen by an expert selection panel comprising curators and programmers from a range of UK arts venues. The closing date for entries is 31 October 2011, with selected artists informed of their success in February 2012. Call for entries for other countries will be announced in different waves throughout the summer. For more information visit http://www.ukyoungartists.co.uk/ CALL NOW LIVE! \| Deadline 31st October 2011

	Residency Project Carnival of Monsters: festival of contemporary arts October 2011 Alice Georgina Thickett, project manager of N.O.N will be managing a project residency at Barton House in Chilwell in October representing the New Art Exchange. The project is split into two parts, half of the time artist Halkawt Tahir will be taking up residence in the space and making site specific work on location. The second half, Tahir will install and present his pieces and/or experimentation. Writer Oliver Scutt will also be joinging the project and producing work during the two weeks. A publication discussing the implications of making art work on location will be made and will document the project. For more information see the following links below: ..................................................... www.carnivalofmonsters.co.uk www.facebook.com/noofficialname www.halkawttahir.weebly.com Saturday 15 - 29 October 2011, 12 - 6pm (Closed on Sunday) Taking place at Barton House, 61 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 4AJ

	History of House and Rap as part of Vibes Nights Vibes Night, the new monthly club night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Friday 28th October 2011 7.30pm - 11pm Admission: FREE

	time place + space As part of the national Big Draw Festival, fine artist Chris Lewis-Jones, whose work explores identity, land and landscape, will be inviting members of the local community and family groups to explore and record their impressions of the NAE and the environment in which it is located. Participants will work together to create a giant drawing installation: A portrait of a particular place on a particular day. No previous experience is needed, but an interest in creativity is essential. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! Please note there will be a lunch break in between the session (lunch is not provided). Thursday 27 October, 10am - 4pm Admission: Free Age range: All are welcome

	Technology in Performance Workshop Hatch Associate Artist - Frank Abbott will work with the group, using new technologies to help enhance and produce a dramatic performance... Combining technology we use / see everyday - such as social networking sites, flip video, sound recordings and more! A new way to share a story, message or entertainment... The initial workshops will be followed up by weekly sessions, leading to the finished piece of performance art being showcased at New Art Exchange on Saturday 19th November at 7.30pm. Monday 24 October, 2pm - 4pm Tuesday 25 October, 10am - 3pm Wednesday 26 October, 10am - 3pm Admission: Free Age range: 11 - 25 year olds

	Investigative Documentary Media Workshop This three day workshop encourages 12 - 18 year olds to explore the diverse cultures, people and surroundings of Hyson Green, creatively through video, sound and post production techniques. Using Leo Asemota’s exhibition as a source of inspiration, the group will gain a better understanding of his work by trying a few of his methods and infusing them with their own ideas and creativity. The workshop aims to empower young people through media, develop their communication and build good team ethics. Monday 24, Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 October, 10am – 1pm Admission: Free Age range: 12 - 18 year olds

	New Art Exchange in association with Tilt presents... Who Are We and Does It Matter in the 21st Century? A Talk by Gary Younge The latest book by Gary Youngeexplores identity and our affiliations in changing times, and this talk explores these themes followed by a discussion. Gary Younge is a journalist and writer. As a Guardian columnist he won the prestigious James Cameron award for his coverage of the Obama election and his "combined moral vision and professional integrity". His other books include Stranger in a Strange Land and No Place Like Home. He lives in the US with his wife and son. This event is part of an England tour developed by spoken word producers Tilt. The talk will be chaired by Roger Bromley, an Emeritus Professor of Cultural Studies and Honorary Professor of Sociology at the University of Nottingham. He is also a Visiting Professor in the Centre For Transcultural Writing and Research at the University of Lancaster and an Associate Fellow in politics at Rhodes University, South Africa ( the 'Thinking Africa' project). Friday 21 October, 7pm Age range: All are welcome Admission: £7(concession £5)

	Pinhole Camera Family Friendly Workshops Build a working camera out of junk! In this workshop, participants will turn old drinks cans into working pinhole cameras. Working step-by step under the guidance of workshop leader - Jon Legge, you can build your own unique camera, then use it to explore and photograph the exhibition in the NAE gallery. You will then develop your own photographs the 'old fashioned' way, in a darkroom! Participants can take their own photographs home with them at the end of the session. Saturday 22 October, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free Age Range: All are welcome

	New Art Exchange is participating in National Schools Film Week, which provides teachers and their students the opportunity to see a wide range of films at local cinemas entirely free-of-charge. Tsotsi (2005) Dir. Gavin Hood, (94 min) In Johannesburg, small-time criminal Tsotsi is a teenager without feelings, hardened by his tough life. This study of a young man’s struggles to avoid poverty also bring into sharp focus the relationships and responsibilities he faces up to. To book your school / college / academy in to see one of these films, please go to: nationalschoolsfilmweek.org for further details. Thursday 20 October, 10am

	Zumba Classes Dance workout Introducing the new Latin-inspired fitness classes starting in August at the NAE! Zuma involves dance and aerobic elements using music with fast and slow rhythms and resistance training for fitness and loosing weight. For a great fitness boost, with friendly people and international music and vibes come to the NAE for their new hourly Zumba classes and feel energised! Every Tuesday, 7.15 - 8.15pm Admission: £4.50

	Truth’s Truth New Art Exchange is hosting a Visual Arts workshop for Young People aged 11 - 25 that uses the speech ‘Aint I a women’ by women rights activist Sojourn Truth as a stimulus to create visual responses. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. The Speech ‘Ain't I a Woman?’, was delivered in 1851 at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio and is her best-known extemporaneous speech on racial inequalities. The session will encourage the young people use this speech as a starting point to interpret, understand and create art works in different media. The session will also mark the beginning of YARD visual Artists weekly workshop programme that encourages local youth interested in visual arts and offers opportunity to develop their ideas and showcase their talent. Tuesday, 18th October, 5 - 7pm Admission: Free \| Age Range: 11- 25

	Walk and Talk Gallery Tour Join Nottingham-based contemporary artists, members of the community and our YARD team to walk through the exhibition, learn more about its themes and exchange your opinions about the exhibition. Join Natalie Okpara from Sculpt Hair Gallery, Notthingam's first cosmopolitan hairdressers and barbers. Wednesday 19 October, 1.30pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Carnival of Monsters Festival of Contemporary Arts 2011 15th October to 29th October Carnival of Monsters is a rare opportunity for professional artists living and working in the East Midlands to showcase ambitious works of art in a large and diverse industrial setting outside the City Centre. This venue is being made available to artists to show work in any media desired, to respond to the spaces which are very large and include a warehouse space, shop front, areas without natural light, disused offices etc. There is no theme apart from the suggestion that works should ideally respond to the architecture as the scale of the venue. The event is being made possible by a desire on the part of the site owners Bartons to develop an exhibitions and events venue and may be repeated if successful. Also, the event is aimed at professional artists as there are few opportunities of this nature in the region. Launching: Saturday 15 October at 12pm For more information visit: http://www.carnivalofmonsters.co.uk

	Roadshow: Autograph New Art Exchange and Autograph ABP present the third in a series of nationwide Photography Roadshows, to unearth a ‘Missing Chapter’ of Britain’s diverse photographic history. From birthdays and street parties to intimate scenes of domestic life and high street studio portraits, this initiative aims to uncover, preserve and document those special moments that form part of everyone’s family archive: images that capture a social history that represents an integral part of our wider cultural heritage in the UK, with a particular focus on migrant stories. Bring in your own images... As family albums and snapshots will be reviewed and digitised with a team of professionals on the day, and become part of Autograph ABP’s continuously growing, living archive - contextualised and accessible through an online digital image bank. Saturday 15 October, 11am - 4pm Age range: All are welcome

	The Ens Project Dialogues, Part III Leo Asemota in conversation with Paul Goodwin Paul Goodwin and Leo Asemota present the third in a series of dialogues about the development of the Ens Project and the role of materials, politics, memory and aesthetics in Asemota's evolvingbody of work that started in 2008 at the National Portrait Gallery. In this conversation the pair continue their ongoing dialogue focusing on the work presented in this exhibition. Paul is a curator, urban theorist and researcher based in London. He is currently co-editing two books on contemporary African Diaspora art and Lusophone African contemporary art for Liverpool University Press and Third Text respectively. He is one of the curators for the forthcoming major Tate Britain exhibition - Migrations, about migration in the history of British art from 1500 to the present day, opening in Februrary 2012. Thursday 13 October, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	Painting Wheel Family Friendly Workshops Create your own ‘Spin Art’ bypeddling our special bike and watching as a kaleidoscope of colours bring life to your canvas. Explore changing the images you create by making silhouettes and trying out different waysof applying the paint. The bike can accommodate children of junior school size, by adjusting the seat, adults can take part in providing ‘peddle power’. Saturday 8 October, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free Age Range: All are welcome

	Afro Funk Beats Night Listen, groove and move to the essential selection of Afro-Funk and Beats from specialist DJs Hemulen Sounds, as they spin the best in tunes and Vinyl in our funked up NAE Cafe Lounge! Friday 7 October and Friday 4 November, 8pm - 11pm Admission: Free Age range: 18+

	New Art Exchange, Michelle Mother Hubbard & 'Gobby' aka Milla bring you... Blackdrop - Differences of the Sexes Poetry / Spoken Word - Open Mic This special event takes place as part of National Poetry Day 2011 and celebrates the 8th Anniversary of Blackdrop! This event features Saraa Rain and Shad The Dad, plus 'Mother n Milla', plus a SURPRISE guest! Plus the 'hot-spot' Open Mic, featuring YOU! Arrive early to sign up for the open mic as slots are already in demand. BLACKDROP... The Spokenword Specialists! Supported by New Art Exchange Thursday 6 October, 8 - 10pm Admission: £3

	Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther (1970) NAE Silver Screen Klein’s documentary is a close up portrait of three days in the life of the charismatic and eloquent Eldridge Cleaver - the Panther’s Minister for Information, in exile and on the run in post-revolutionary Algeria. Klein made the film while working on his documentary on the Pan-African Cultural Festival in Algiers. The Panthers were welcomed at the Festival as the vanguard of Africa-America. Beside his feature films and documentaries, Klein is one of the best-known post-war photographers of both fashion and street scenes. The screening forms part of the Black Panther and Cinema programme at Nottingham Contemporary that compliments their Jean Genet Exhibition. Dir. William Klein (75 mins) Wednesday 5 October, 6pm Age range: All are welcome Admission: Free

	Walk + Talk Gallery Tour Join Nottingham-based contemporary artists, members of the community and our YARD team to walk through the exhibition, learn more about its themes and exchange your opinions about the exhibition. Join Nottingham- based artist Alia Pathan Wednesday 5 October, 1.30pm Admission: Free Age Range: All are welcome

	Sain Zahoor live in concert In association with Access All Areas and 30 IPS The acclaimed Pakistani Sufi singer Sain Zahoor will undertake his first national tour of the United Kingdom in Autumn 2011. Since receiving a BBC World Music Award in 2006 Sain has performed across the globe with his music heard in the soundtrack to “West is West”, the BBC Films sequel to “East is East”. Sain joined an ancient tradition of wandering Sufi minstrels who traveled from region to region singing kalam (poetry) in praise of the Sages, spreading messages of love and tolerance with ordinary people. Sain is a master of the three-string Ektara lute and holds a wide repertoire of compositions by Sufi poets including Bulleh Shah, Muhammad Buksh, and Mullah Shah Badakhshi. He is accompanied by a small ensemble featuring percussionand harmonium. “The closest anyone alive will get to being in the presence of the Sufi mystics of yore” BBC World Music Awards “Wonderfully soulful songs” The Telegraph “Remarkable” The Guardian Tuesday 4 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £8 (£6 Concession) SOLD OUT Age range: All are welcome

	Reggae Vibes as part of Vibe Nights It’s time to party as New Art Exchange presents Reggae / Soul Funk Vibes on alternative months. The new monthly vibes night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Friday 30th September 2011 7.30pm - 11pm Make sure you book the following Friday’s here at New Art Exchange... 28th October - History of House and Rap 25th November - Soul Funk Vibes (8.30pm Start) Admission: FREE

	WEYA submissions now open! World Event Young Artists is the very first event of its kind to take place. It is an exciting occasion bringing together and celebrating the talent and artistic excellence of young people from across the globe. In September 2012 World Event for Young Artists [WEYA] will bring a staggering 1,000 young artists (18 - 30 years) from 120 nations to Nottingham. Over a period of 10 days, these artists will bring the city to life with creative activity across all art forms including visual arts, music and gastronomy. These artists will have the chance to showcase their practice, exchange ideas and build future collaborations. The deadline for receiving applications is the 1st October 2011 at 23.59. Go to straight to the application form by clicking here.

	Nasheed Contest GNA Academy has begun its search for the UK’s best vocalist competing in a National Music Contest promoting positivity. Take part in this contest, as we showcase some of the hidden talent amongst Muslim youth in Britain today. Saturday 24 September, 9am - 4pm Admission: Free

	KabyVedala (If only I knew) Nottingham-based MuHa are a multi-cultural contemporary folk band best known for their unique fusion of Eastern European melodies and worldwide musical influences ranging from India, Cuba and Africa. Ten years ago, singer Iryna Muha lost her father Iouri Mouchiski in the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attack. This specially-commissioned music video of Russian folk song ‘KabyVedala’ (If Only I Knew) reflects the relationship between life and death, and echoes the heartbreaking transformation that incredible day ten years ago had on us all. MuHa would like to dedicate this beautiful song to all the people in the world who were affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Music video for MUHA will feature in the telly screen on from 5 – 10 September.

	Modern Times (1936) Film Screening In ‘Modern Times’, one of Charlie Chaplin’s most popular films, the Tramp struggles to live in a modern industrial society with the help of a young, homeless woman, played by Paulette Godard. The film is both the last of the tramp films, and silent films that Chaplin made, and is a masterful mix of drama, social comment and wonderful comedy. Dir. Charlie Chaplin (95 mins) Thursday 29 September, 7pm Age range: All are welcome Tickets: £3 (£2 concessions)

	Curator's Gallery Tour Join David Schischka Thomas on this special tour of the exhibition! David Schischka Thomas walks you through the First phase of the Ens Project, exploring its myriad themes and context. Wednesday 28 September, 1.30pm Age range: All are welcome

	Histories and Materialities: The Art of Leo Asemota An Exchange Event Dr Charles Gore presents a talk on the art of Leo Asemota and the artists’ straddling of British and Benin cultures, as well as their shared histories. Particularly the well-known British Punitive expedition against the former independent African kingdom and the looting of its bronzes. Charles Gore is an artist and Lecturer in the History of African Art at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). His research in Benin City spans two decades and he has written extensively on Benin history and culture among which is Art, Performance and Ritual in Benin (2009) published by Edinburgh University Press. Tuesday 27 September, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	Walk and Talk Gallery Tour Join Nottingham-based contemporary artists, members of the community and our YARD team to walk through the exhibition, learn more about its themes and exchange your opinions about the exhibition. Join Nottingham- based contemporay artist, Chris Lewis-Jones. Wednesday 21 September, 1.30pm Age range: All are welcome

	Mask Making Family Friendly Workshops The mask seems to occur in nearly every human society and is a tool for expression of individual and community identity. Join Stephen Jon, a professional Mask Maker who has created theatre masks for actors and dancers; creating masks inspired by themes all over the world. This session will be inspired by the rich heritage of Africa and is planned for children and adults alike, to share and enjoy the creation of new faces Saturday 17 September, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free Age Range: All are welcome

	After Party Afro Funk Beats Night in association with Cultural Vibrations Join New Art Exchange to celebrate the launch of the new exhibition, at it's official after party with Afro Funk Beats! Hemulen Soundz have been playing out around Nottingham over the last five years. Discovering African music after a number of visits to Ethiopia they have nurtured a love of early 70’s Ethiopian groove, African funk and Afrobeat. . Expect to hear the funky sounds of Seventies West Africa including Fela Kuti, Orlando Julius, Oscar Sulley and much more. Thursday 15 September 2011 8pm - 11pm Admission: FREE

	Lauren Paige LAUNCH EVENT Please join us for the launch of our latest Central Gallery exhibition by Lauren Paige. Afterparty from 9pm, with music by Hemulen Soundz. Thursday 15 September, *6pm - 11pm* Age range: All are welcome

	The Ens Project's First Principles LAUNCH EVENT Please join us for the launch of our latest exhibition by Leo Asemota - The Ens Project's First Principles. Afterparty from 9pm, with music by Hemulen Soundz. Thursday 15 September, *6pm - 11pm* Age range: All are welcome

	Terra Incognito An Exchange Event Tasawar Bashir talks about post 9/11 Muslim art. Under the aegis of a new era of Terror, Consumption, and Globalisation how have Muslim artists responded to the complex set of challenges they faced at the beginning of the 21st century? In a special Lecture presented by NAE to mark the 10th Anniversary of the New York attacks, artist and producer Tasawar Bashir will present a fascinating journey exploring diverse currents in the fields of philosophy, contemporary art, cinema, literature, architecture & design, and music production to re-appropriate a hijacked heritage and to define a bold new vision of Art. Friday 9 September, 6pm Age range: All are welcome

	A Gypsy Celebration! Patrin - Closing Event Before moving on to the next season, NAE are celebrating the success of the Patrin exhibition with a closing party. On 2ndSeptember we are hosting an event about Gypsy culture with crafts, films, food, drinks, live music... and fire! 3pm - 5pm Recycled arts & crafts workshop Get green and creative: Discover how to give a second-crafty-life to everyday objects! 6.30pm - 7.15pm Film Screening Pretty Dyana - A Gypsy Recycling Saga (a documentary by Boris Mitić) “The most copied documentary on the Balkan black market” - Croatian 'Nacional' weekly Tickets: £3 (£2 concessions) 7.30pm - 11pm Live Music with DJ and Flamenco Guitar... Featuring LIVE: AISTAGUCA - Balkan Gypsy Wedding Band Tickets: £4 in advance / £5 OTD (£3 concessions) Come and join us for a Gypsy Celebration! Friday 2 September, 3pm - 11pm Age range: All are welcome

	Pretty Dyana A Gypsy Recycling Saga A Documentary by Boris Mitić An intimate look at Gypsy refugees in a Belgrade suburb who make a living by transforming Citroën’s classic 2cv and Dyana cars into Mad Max-like recycling vehicles, with which they collect cardboard, bottles and scrap metal. These modern horses are much more efficient than the cart-pushing competition, but even more important -- they also mean freedom, hope and style for their crafty owners. Even the car batteries are used as power generators in order to get some light, watch TV and recharge mobiles! Almost an alchemist’s dream come true! But the police doesn’t always find these strange vehicles funny… http://www.dribblingpictures.com /flash_eng/drbbpct.htm Friday 2 September, 6.30pm Age range: All are welcome

	Aistaguca (eyes-ta-gucha) is the UK's ONLY high energy Balkan Gypsy wedding band! Based in Nottingham Aistaguca's music is styled around that of the Balkan ‘Trubaci’ bands such as Fanfare Ciocarlia, Boban Markovic and Goran Bregovic and leans towards more contemporary influences such as Gogol Bordello, The Apples (Tel Aviv) and Oi Va Voi. www.aistaguca.com www.facebook.com/aistaguca Friday 2 September, 7.30pm Age range: All are welcome

	Rare Groove Vibes Friday 26 August 2011 7.30pm - 11pm Admission: FREE Start off your Bank Holiday Weekend with Rare Groove Vibes, the free new club-night at New Art Exchange. We will be playing a mix of *Rare Groove* / Jazz Fusion / Funk / Pop / Latin Jazz / Soul / R&B / Northern Soul and more! It’s time to party as New Art Exchange presents Soul Funk / Reggae Vibes on alternative months. The new monthly vibes night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Make sure you book the following Friday’s here at New Art Exchange... 30 September - Reggae Vibes 28 October - History of house & rap 25 November - Soul/Funk (starting at 8.30pm)

	Palestine Remixed Multimedia workshop Participants will be taking samples of traditional Palestinian instrumentation and music to create an original piece of contemporary western electronic music. They will learn about the different instruments relating to the area and will explore the issues relating to people living in places such as the West Bank and Gaza. All participants will receive a completed mixed CD of their music with artwork. Monday 15, Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 August, 11am - 1pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 12 - 18 years (limited spaces available)

	Podcasting - The Zone: Your Thoughts and Feelings Multimedia workshop This podcast will see the participants documenting their reaction to The Zone exhibition, giving them an opportunity to express what individual aspects of the work displayed actually mean to them. They will be able to contrast their thoughts with those of members of the public that have viewed the installation. This will be achieved by them recording interviews of visitors to NAE and their own voiceovers. They will also create a short soundtrack piece as a sound bed for the podcast. Monday 8, Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 August, 11am - 1pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 8 - 14 years

	New Art Exchange and Nottingham Asian Arts Council present Nottingham Mela South Asian Music Festival Nottingham Mela is the oldest national Mela in the UK. Mela, which means gathering in sanskrit,is a festival of South Asian culture and here in Nottingham we bring music, dance, visual arts, film, street entertainment, spicy cuisine,crafts, markets all in one place to entertain and engage all communities, children and families in a vibrant, colourful and memorable atmosphere. This year's mela weekend takes place at New Art Exchange on Saturday 6th August and features for the first time at the Riverside festival on Sunday 7th August, including international acts to UK based artists representing traditional, popular to contemporary art forms and artists. Saturday 6 August @ New Art Exchange Sunday 7 August @ Riverside Festival, Trent Bridge Admission: Free

	‘The Journey is the Destination...’ Art workshop Using found imagery, personal ephemera, drawing, painting and collage; participants will be able to explore their own relationship to their surroundings and themselves, develop their own visual language and begin to create their own informal yet intimate visual journal. The workshop is led by Illustrator Emily Frisby. Saturday 6 August, 2.30pm - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 4 - 11 years accompanied by an adult

	Resistive Encounters Talk by Zahera Harb Zahera Harb explores the dynamics of defiance and resistance in the shaping of a Palestinian identity, as well as the wider political socialculturalcontext of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Dr Zahera Harb, lecturer in Culture, Film and Media Studies at University of Nottingham has more than 10 years experience as a journalist in Lebanon working for Lebanese and international media organisations. Her recent publications include Channels of Resistance: Liberation propaganda, Hezbollah and the Media, published by I.B. Tauris in 2011. Followed by a Q&A session. Thursday 4 August, 6pm - 7pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Walk and Talk Guided Tour Every fortnight on a Wednesday come to New Art Exchange, walk with our Gallery Team, learn more about the themes and exchange your opinions about the exhibition. Wednesday 3 August 1.30pm - 2.00pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Carnival Vibes Friday 29 July 2011 7.30pm - 11pm Admission: FREE It’s time to party as New Art Exchange presents Soul Funk / Reggae Vibes on alternative months. The new monthly vibes night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Check out this special edition that celebrates all things 'Carnival' as we get in the party mood to Soca, Calypso, reggae, and more! Make sure you book the following Friday’s here at New Art Exchange... 26 August - Reggae Vibes 30 September - Funk and Soul Vibes 28 October - Reggae Vibes

	Pride at NAE Saturday 30 July 2011 10am - 10pm If you're coming to join in the festivities for PRIDE - the party continues at New Art Exchange! Join us in our fantastic relaxed chilled zone. Come on in for a amazing range of cocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas; enjoy the tastes of a multi-cultural menu; explore the exhibitions and relax listening to a great programme of acoustic sets throughout the day in the Café Lounge. Wearers of a pink wristband will be entitled to 10% discount on all purchases. Desi Masti is one of the UK's leading Bollywood dance groups, and will this year lead the Nottingham Pride Parade. Established in 2003, the group have performed internationally and delighted crowds at home. The group were responsible for hit shows such as Shaadi Ke Rang, MJ51 and the annual 'Celebration' show at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. The group will delight with their colour, expressions and passion. Enjoy the group as part of the procession and then back on the main site in the Village Green for some hands on workshops to learn the art culminating in a fantastic highly visual performance! Admission: FREE

	PRIDE Nottingham 2011 Pride festival for Nottingham's gay, bi sexual, and transgender community. Welcoming people from all kinds of backgrounds and of any age. This year the festival supports the younger community with a place for under 21's to chill out as well as younger members leading the parade! The festival will have an acoustic stage, comedy tent and village green family zone just to name a few! Nottingham Pride is a registerd charity entirely run by volunteers. To see their website visit www.nottinghamshirepride.co.uk

	Concepts of Freedom Multimedia workshop Join us for this interactive video project which explores the concept of freedom, what it means to young people in the UK, and how this contrasts with life in occupied territories. Monday 1, Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 August CANCELLED Admission: Free \| Age range: 8 - 14 years

	Curator’s Tour Join us for a special tour on The Zone. Experience this experiential installation piece, as Eva Langret walks you through it with a real insight into the work and the context in which it's set. Saturday 23 July, 1.30pm - 2.30pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Port of Memory (2006) Dir. Kamal Aljafari (63 mins) Port of Memory is a story rarely told, about the emptying of Jaffa, a thriving urban and economic port city in pre-1948 Palestine, of its indigenous residents. Aljafari’s films follow his family after they receive an order to evacuate their home in Ajami, Jaffa’s once wealthy sea-front neighborhood. Radically poetic, Port of Memory is a reflection on the absurdity of being at once present and absent. Thursday 21 July, 7pm Admission: £3 (£2 Concessions)

	Land Art workshop Come to explore real and imagined places, spaces and dreamscapes. Using a variety of techniques such as words, paint, photographic images, air dry clay and objects we will aim to create a visual landscape of your dreams! The workshop is led by the Artist Saranjit Birdi Saturday 16 July, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 4 - 11 years accompanied by an adult

	RYSC - Regional Youth Shakespeare Company present Julius Caesar Theatre Production Shakespeare's Roman Tragedy - a story of nobility, of political plotting, of friendship and of blood ... steeped in the rich language of rhetoric, and doused in patriotic passion. RYSC - a company of dedicated 8-18 years olds with a passion for Classical Theatre, presented with energy and poise: enquiries to rysc@live.co.uk Friday 15 July, 7pm & Saturday 16 July, 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets: £9 (£7 concessions)

	Dreamland Talk by Dr Anna Ball Dr. Anna Ball explores utopian ideals and dysptopian impulses in The Zone, and the currency of dream and fantasy in the Palestinian creative consciousness. Anna Ball is a lecturer in Postcolonial Studies in the English Department at Nottingham Trent University. Her book, Palestinian Literature and Film in Postcolonial Feminist Perspective, will be published by Routledge in 2012. The talk is followed by a screening of the film ‘Stalker’ and Q&A session. Saturday 9 July, 2pm (moderated by Dr Zahera Harb) Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Stalker (1979) Dir. Andrei Tarkosvky (155 mins) Introduction and Talk by Dr Anna Ball from Nottingham Trent University * Stalker, Andrei Tarkovsky's second sci-fi film after 'Solaris', is a surreal and disturbing vision of the future. The Stalker guides illegal visitors through the Zone, a dangerous area kept under high security, containing a room where wishes may come true. Hauntingly exploring man’s dreams, desires, and the consequences of realizing them, this cult movie has been described as one of the greatest science fiction films of all time. The film screening will be preceded by a talk by Dr Anna Ball, lecturer, School of Arts and humanities, NTU works with both literature and film, and is particularly interested in Palestine and Afghanistan as emergent sites of postcolonial enquiry. There will also be a Q&A after the film chaired by Dr Ball. Saturday 9 July, 3 - 4.30pm Admission: £3 (£2 Concessions)

	Solo Arts present International Arts Showcase Solo Art... Solo Heart has been developed by City Arts Nottingham. In 2009 it showcased exciting work from diverse and vibrant international and local artists featuring music, film, photography, dance, puppetry and performance. They have organised a series of free workshops in order to get up close and personal with some of the artists performing at Solo Art. FRIDAY 1 JULY Beat Boxing - Lyrikool Lipz 4.30pm - 6.30pm Join internationally acclaimed Lyrikool Lipz to learn about beatboxing and create your own sounds. Lyrikool Lipz (Danny Ladwa) has been working as a vocal-musician for the past nine years. Beatboxing, rapping and singing are all elements of his full live show where he uses a looping pedal to create samples / loops of his voice to perform entirely original material. African Percussion - Surahata Susso 6.30pm - 8pm Join the talented African percussionist Surahata Susso in this unique workshop. Sura was born into a family of ‘Griots’, which are known as hereditary musicians who play traditional music at certain events in society. He specialises in playing the Kora, a 22-string West African harp lute and composes his own music. He creates soul moving melodies speaking to a world audience as he travels eloquently through history and arrives squarely in the here and now. SATURDAY 2 JULY Mask & Puppet with Stephen Jon 2pm - 4pm Stephen Jon will be exploring the world of mask making in this workshop. Participants will use a range of arts materials to create their own fantastic masks. Stephen has many years experience and has built up a significant reputation for developing work that is based upon movement based theatre, theatre design and painting and sculpture. His work is the culmination of a lifelong exploration of a personal mythology. Tar & Vocal with Karzan Mahmood / Kani 2pm - 4pm This is a unique opportunity to take part in a workshop with highly acclaimed musicians Karzan and Kani. Karzan plays the Tar, Zab, and Daff, and other oriental instruments. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about traditional Kurdish music and vocals. Admission: Free Festival continues at Nottingham Contemporary... The Solo Art, Solo Heart performance on July 2nd from 7pm. Doors open 6.15pm. For more information visit www.soloartsoloheart.com. Tickets available from New Art Exchange NOW!! £8 (£6 concessions). To book call 0115 924 8630.

	Reggae Vibes Friday 24 June 2011 7.30pm - 11pm Admission: FREE It’s time to party as New Art Exchange presents Reggae / Soul Funk Vibes on alternative months. The new monthly vibes night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Make sure you book the following Friday’s here at New Art Exchange... 22 July - Funk and Soul Vibes 26 August - Reggae Vibes 30 September - Funk and Soul Vibes 28 October - Reggae Vibes

	Lost and Found Art workshop Bring along memories: photos, postcards, nostalgia, newspaper clippings, certificates, old letters, badges, fabric, clothing, old jewellery items or anything that you have lost... but found again! Together we can create a beautiful montage of your memories! Workshop will be led by Artist Zed Sardar. Saturday 18 June, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 4 - 11 years accompanied by an adult

	Breaking News from Jerusalem Talk by Dr Mike Berry The Israel-Palestine dispute is one of the world's most bitter and protracted conflicts. It is also one of the most intensely reported international news stories. Dr. Mike Berry discusses media coverage, public understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the research he recently completed for the publication of his new book,Bad News from Israel. Mike Berry’s research interests focus on how the media influences public knowledge attitudes. He is currently working on research looking at the impact of media coverage on public attitudes towards the 2008 banking crisis and climate change. Previous research has focused on areas including media representation of terrorism, elections, political communication and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Followed by a Q&A session. Thursday 16 June, 6.00 pm (moderated by Dr Zahera Harb) Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Soul Funk Vibes Friday 27 May 2011 7.30pm - 11pm Admission: FREE It’s time to party as New Art Exchange presents Soul Funk / Reggae Vibes on alternative months. The new monthly vibes night where Goodtimes DJ's will be spinning the best in tunes for what is sure to be a great party night! With a fully licensed bar and food available on the night! Make sure you book the following Friday’s here at New Art Exchange... 24 June - Reggae Vibes 22 July - Funk and Soul Vibes 26 August - Reggae Vibes 30 September - Funk and Soul Vibes 28 October - Reggae Vibes

	Channels of Resistance in Lebanon Book Launch Academic in Residence Dr Zahera Harb will be delivering a series of Talks and Tours during the exhibition 'The Zone'. Please join us for this special book launch on propaganda, Hezbollah and the media. Thursday 26 May, 6pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	New Art Exchange presents The ZONE Launch Event Join us for the launch of 'The Zone' - the first solo exhibition by Ramallah-based audio-visual artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme in the UK. A new site-specific installation, it explores the unique social dynamics that have brought about the eruption of a consumerist culture into the Palestinian struggle, amidst an increasingly dystopian environment. Friday 20 May, 6 - 9pm Admission: Free \| All are welcome

	New Art Exchange presents Patrin Launch Event Patrin - signposts Romany Gypsies left for their travelling fellows - was once the language of travellers, maps and stories shared by an ethnic community, present in Britain since the 1500s. In this special dual-launch, get a first look at this insightful exhibition on a community often on the fringes of society. Friday 20 May, 6 - 9pm Admission: Free \| All are welcome

	In conversation with Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme Artist Talk Eva Langret (curator) talks with artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme about the aesthetics and context surrounding their first major solo show in the UK - The Zone. Saturday 21 May, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free \| All are welcome

	Dhol Drumming Workshop Music workshop The Dhol is a traditional drum used in South Asia and dating back to the 15th century. In this taster session, you can learn the basics of dhol beats and the rhythms used in Bhangra music today. Workshop facilitated by dholdrummer.com Please note this is now taking place on: Tuesday 19 April, 11am - 1pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 6+

	Raga Unveiled - India’s Voice Film screening Director: Gita Desai This extraordinary documentary-film looks at the history and essence of North Indian classical music. Exploring the artistry and origins of Indian ‘Ragas’, it features music icons including Ravi Shankar, Ustad Bismillah Khan, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Zakir Hussain, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shubha Mudgal and many more. A Darbar Festival 2011 event. Tuesday 19 April, 6.45pm The screening will be followed by a special Q&A by Gita Desai. Admission: £3 (£2 concessions)

	Drop in to meet the Curator NAE is pleased to welcome Saleem Arif Quadri MBE, writer, artist and curator of - Invocation to India (and New Art Exchange's earlier acclaimed An(other) Story) who will be available for an informal discussion on our current exhibition as well as his working practice. Wednesday 20 April, 11am - 1pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Dandiya Raas (Indian stick-dancing) Dance workshop Come and take part in this fun, interactive Indian stick-dancing class, that explores the popular ‘Dandiya Raas’ folk tradition. This is especially popular during the Navratri festival in autumn, where Hindus welcome the Goddess Durga to their homes, celebrating with nine nights of dance. Workshop led by Vina Ladwa (Manushi Dance) Please note this is now taking place on: Wednesday 20 April, 11am - 1pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 6+

	Jaipur Creatives Listen to Nottingham-based Visual Artist and Lecturer - Frank Abbott, as he leads creative workshops with Rajasthani artists at the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, India. Frank shares his experiences and learning (updated daily!) whilst in India, through video blogging, as he engages with Indian artists in various creative settings. The participants are active in producing the blog. Frank's Video Blog: http://frankabbott.blip.tv

	Hetain Patel's TEN at The Alchemy Festival, Southbank Centre, Purcell Room Dance4 presents three men's journey of discovery somewhere between Barbados, Scotland and India. Taking music and the Indian ten-beat rhythm cycle as a starting point, this performance by Hetain Patel, Mark Evans and Dave 'Stickman' Higgins delves with endearing honesty and humour into the usually dry questions of cultural identity. TEN looks at the meeting place between the red dot on the Hindu forehead and the red cross on the English flag, negotiating multiple and overlapping identities in Britain today. Award-winning artist Hetain Patel has created a diverse body of work including video shown at Alchemy festival in 2010, photography and installations. TEN is his eagerly awaited first piece for theatre. Written by Hetain Patel Friday 6 May, 7:45pm

	Screening of In The Further Soil We are featuring a sampad dance video of a live dance theatre show - In the further soil, performed at Mumbai's Amphitheatre (NAE Foyer Screen) A dance and music theatre production inspired by the text from Rabindranath Tagore. The Bengali poet and philosopher once said, when commenting on the Indian diaspora: “To study a banyan tree, you not only must know its main stem in its own soil, but also must trace the growth of its greatness in the further soil, for then you can know the true nature of its vitality.” In the Further Soil tells the story of the urban landscapes of India and the UK. Human stories that bring out fast-changing globalised identities of young people told emotionally through the interplay of music, dance and spoken word. Atmospheric jazz and Afro-beats mix with Bengali baul songs; rhythms fire up Bharatanatyam dance with urban moves and spoken word – bringing together the old and new. Directed by Harmage Singh Kalirai, starring Soweto Kinch. Credits include; Layla Mujnun, Heer Ranjha, and Chicken Tikka Masala – nominated for the Raindance Award. International cast includes Shelley King, Soweto Kinch, Anusha Subramanyam, Ratul Shankar Ghosh, Dibyendu Mukherjee and Sanjukta Ray. Produced by sampad in partnership with Teamwork Productions.

	Photography outside the box Interactive workshop Come and explore different aspects of photography in this workshop, usingin Raghu Rai's practice as a reference point. Wednesday 20 April, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	Graffiti Workshop Art workshop A graffiti workshop with renowned local artist smallkid (Oxygen Thievez) where participants can create their own colourful and inspired murals. Monday 18 April, 11am - 1pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 6+

	Self Portraits using Clay Art workshop During this workshop participants will use a drawn or photographic self-portrait to create a clay sculpture of themselves. Please bring a drawing or photograph of yourself and we advise you to wear old clothing as clay can be quite messy. Workshop led by Martyn Irvine Saturday 9 April, 2pm - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: Children aged 4 - 11 years accompanied by an adult

	Exchange Artist-led Forum Exchange is pleased to welcome Saleem Arif Quadri MBE, writer, artist and curator of - Invocation to India (and New Art Exchange's earlier acclaimed An(other) Story) for this artist-led discussion on Raghu Rai's Invocation to India. Tuesday 22 March, 6pm Admission: Free \| All are welcome

	Street Magic and Hill Stations of India Film screening - Double bill A double bill of documentary films shot in India. In their "Magic and Mystery Tour" Superstar American magicians Penn and Teller went in search of the Jadugars of India - street magicians who perform in much the same way they have for centuries. Their attempts to show control over a chaotic world - even over life and death- result in some of the most technically beautiful and seriously bloody illusions in the world. Shot ten years later, the award-winning 'Indian Hill Railways: Nilgiri Mountain Railway' shows how the World's Biggest Employer, Indian Railways, attempts to master the vagaries of weather and ancient rolling stock on a daily basis to keep the railways running. A beautiful and evocative portrait of a Hill Railway and Station "Snooty" Ooty, it serves, the film is about devotion to duty and the upkeep of a tradition as important to India, if not as ancient, as the traditions the magicians try to keep. Both films explore the relationship between Colonial India and modern India. Thursday 17 March, 7pm Director Hugo Smith who has worked extensively in India since the early 1990s will be available for Q&A about the films after the screening. Admission: £3 (£2 concessions)

	Your Images Here II Art workshop This special “Your Images Here" workshop has an emphasis on street photography. With a focus on ‘early cinema’ which would have been shown in Hyson Green circa 1895 - which was initially "actuality" or documentary street scenes. Workshop led by Frank Abbott Saturday 12 March, 2 - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: 16+

	Circle of Sound - Soumik Datta Music Performance Soumik Datta is one of the most acclaimed Sarod players in the world today. His playing takes you on an exploration of time: from slow grandeur to fast, ecstatic rhythms. Having collaborated with Beyonce, Talvin Singh, Akram Khan and Bill Bailey, Soumik is 'a must for those who find Indian music intimidating' (Songlines Magazine). Circle of Sound is an audio / visual show featuring avant garde electric Sarod and Drums in a revolutionary concert experience, featuring British Sarod maestro Soumik Datta and pioneering drummer Bernhard Schimpelsberger aka Taalis. “Your mind wanders when you improvise. You see things, visit places, revisit a memory: a girl on a cycle, the creak of a floorboard, the shape of a temple dome, windows like orange square eyes on the face of a skyscraper, the skyline of a city, the bend of a dancer, the calm breath of traffic, the regularity of escalators, the faces in a crowd. These when combined make up your circle - your circle of sound.” Friday 4 March, 7.30pm Admission: £8 (£6 concessions)

	Blackdrop presents Women of Words Spoken Word / Poetry New Year and definitely a brand new vibe! This event has a special focus on 'Women' as part of International Womens Day. Featuring 'Women of Words' - Creative specialist: Michelle Mother Hubbard, Author:Caroline Bell-Foster and Promoter/Life Coach: Rastarella Falade. Listen as these three creative women bring you stories, poetry and conversation straight from their hearts and mouths. Plus the 'hot-spot' Open Mic, featuring YOU!! Arrive early to sign up for the open mic slots too. BLACKDROP... The Spokenword Specialists! Supported by New Art Exchange Thursday 3 March, 8pm Admission: £3 \| Money made from this event will be donated to a local women's charity

	An Evening with Aakash Odedra Dance Performance in association with Nottdance Festival 2011 In this special performance, rising Kathak star Aakash Odedra will perform three special dance pieces, as well as screen a special film collaboration with John Marc Gowans (courtesy: Akademi). Aakash and John Marc come together to capture Aakash's unique blend of Kathak through a video lens. They manipulate rhythmic time cycles to give a larger than life representation of Indian classical dance in a contemporary context. [Running time: approximately 20 minutes] Barse Baderia - choreographed by Kumudini Lakhia Based on Meerabai's famous poetry, this piece describes the joy of the arrival of the Monsoons as a simile to the arrival of Lord Krishna. Meera's dedication to her Lord came to symbolize ‘devotion’; transforming her grief into a passionate spiritual devotion that inspired her countless songs, drenched with eroticism and separation. Dhamaar - choreographed by Kumudini Lakhia The dhamaar takes its name from the taal (rhythm) of 14 beats and is usually performed in a mood of obeisance. The performer paints abstract dance with an emotional quality by syncopating body movements with musicality, bringing to life the joy and energy of the Pakhwaj based taal and complexities of rhythm. Mohe Apne Hi Rang Mena - choreographed by Aakash Odedra Sufi Kathak is a unique dance form fused with unique idioms and synchronised with Sufi music (the mystical dimension of Islam). It expatiates the audience by rekindling this ancient form of dance and traditional music. Popularly referred to as the 'Dance of Ecstasy'; it is a somewhat sensual performance that combines 600 year old poetic compositions with classical Indian dance. When the human dancer enacts this, he or she completely surrenders to God, as Sufism is a way to reach ‘the Almighty’. In association with Nottingham Asian Arts Council, Akademi and Nottdance Festival 2011. Admission: £8 (£6 concessions) Thursday 24 February, 7.30pm Admission: Free

	New Art Exchange presents Bijli Light Night Performance Kathak and Contemporary dancer, Hanna Mannila, will grace various venues and spaces in the city appearing and disappearing as she majestically moves in silent wonder as a non-static live art light installation. Hanna will perform at New Art Exchange between 6pm - 6.30pm, before moving onto other city arts venues including Nottingham Playhouse, The Royal Centre, Broadway and more. Friday 18 February, from 6pm Admission: Free

	The Faces and Spaces of Hyson Green Photography workshops This set of workshops is inspired by the practice of photo-journalist Raghu Rai, capturing the changing landscape and faces of his home in India. Through the workshops the participants will get an opportunity to engage with their surroundings and community, and in turn gain a greater understanding of how Rai's work relates to his subject matter. Monday 14 February, 6 - 8pm Street Photography Workshop 2: Your story Admission: Free \| Age range: 16+

	Photo Montage Workshop Bring in your own photos to produce your own personalised montage. Come and create a montage to depict a story of your life; you can add to this colourful fabrics inspired by India! Workshop led by Zed Sardar Saturday 12 February, 2 - 4pm Admission: Free \| Age range: Children aged 4 - 11 years accompanied by an adult

	BLAST YARD Theatre production “Brooke Street - On an average day, a group of young people on an ordinary street experience a ‘BLAST’ that sends them on an intriguing journey, back from the past.” Blast is a new work written by YARD and facilitated by Emteaz Hussain as part of the ‘Rewrite Project’ which was set up after YARD’s success with Lyric Lounge 2010, and developing their voices as writers with Writing East Midlands. This has been made in response to themes in Raghu Rai’s exhibition.Directed by Rachael Young and designed by Alison Garner. Friday 11 & Saturday 12 February, 7.45pm Tickets: £5 (£3 concessions)

	India’s Forgotten Women Film screening Director: Michael Lawson This searing documentary looks at exploitation and oppression in the world’s largest democracy. Filmed in the towns and villages in and around Hyderabad, Bengalaru, Belgaum and Mumbai, it portrays comprehensive claims of caste oppression, and in some cases outright persecution. After sixty years of Independence and India’s enormous economic growth, surprisingly little has changed for women on the lowest rung of the caste ladder. In a society where freedom, democracy and wealth are so highly prized, why is it that Dalit women are still so shockingly abused, exploited and oppressed? Thursday 10 February, 7pm Followed by a Q&A session with speakers: Ananya Jahanara Kabir (University of Leeds), Anjali Guptara (Presenter of India’s Forgotten Women) and Carol Jones (Nottingham Trent University) and Chaired by Dr Lisa Mooney Smith (Board Member, NAE) Admission: £3 (£2 concessions)

	The Faces and Spaces of Hyson Green Photography workshops This set of workshops is inspired by the practice of photo-journalist Raghu Rai, capturing the changing landscape and faces of his home in India. Through the workshops the participants will get an opportunity to engage with their surroundings and community, and in turn gain a greater understanding of how Rai's work relates to his subject matter. Monday 7 February, 6 - 8pm Street Photography Workshop 1: Photo walk in Hyson Green Admission: Free \| Age range: 16+

	Invocation to India Launch Night Join us for the launch night of our exciting new exhibition by world-reknowned Magnum photographer - Raghu Rai. 'Invocation to India' is his first solo exhibition in a public art gallery in the UK, looking at the rich diversity of contemporary India. Friday 28 January, 6pm - 9pm Admission: Free \| All are welcome

	In Conversation with Niru Ratnam and Saleem Arif Quadri Artist Discussion Join us for this special panel discussion on the work of one of the world’s most prominent and iconic photographers - Raghu Rai. Taking part are Niru Ratnam, Director of the Aicon Gallery (London), Saleem Arif Quadri MBE, Curator of ‘Invocation to India’, with the talk Chaired by Skinder Hundal, Director of New Art Exchange. Friday 28 January, 8pm Admission: Free

	Guerrilla Knitting Installation YARD has been working in collaboration with local visual artists to create an urban ‘guerrilla knitting’ exhibit in response to the themes within the exhibition - ‘Invocation to India’. Thursday 20 - Thursday 27 January Admission: Free \| Age range: All are welcome

	YARD Glee Club At the YARD Glee Club where you can learn a fusion of choral and popular music! Prove you've got some swagger and get involved. You will need loose clothing suitable for dancing, bags of creativity and lots of enthusiasm! Every Tuesday 5 - 7pm Admission: Free For further information contact us on yard@nae.org.uk Tel: 0115 924 8630 or drop in! Please click here to see our full YARD programme.

2010

2009

2008

How to make a million dollar idea

Saturday 28 January, 2pm - 4pm

On The Flats

Friday 20 January, 7pm – 8.45pm

SOLD OUT

Lego Wonderland

Saturday 21 January, 2pm – 4pm

Slackistan (2010)

The Q & A session with the Director Hammad Khan is now

cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thursday 19 January, 7pm

Rashid Rana in conversation with Shaheen Merali

Saturday 14 January, 12pm – 2pm

Everything Is Happening At Once

Launch Event

Saturday 13 January, 6pm - 9pm

European Voluntary Service

Wednesday 14 December, 4pm - 6pm

Art and Faith Lab (Part One)

Saturday 10 December, 3pm - 5pm

MAMA RAJ: An Anglo-Indian Family History

Launch event

Saturday 10 December, 3 - 5pm

Aakash Odedra // Rising

@ The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4TB

Friday 9 December 2011, 8pm

ISHRAQAH: Middle East Festival

Friday 2 December, 6pm - 10.30pm

Saturday 3 December, 12.30pm - Midnight

Admission: FREE for all events on Saturday

Blackdrop!

Thursday 1 December, 8 - 10pm

Reading of TIN

Garry Morris, Metal and Ariya invite you to a rehearsed reading of TIN.

Saturday 26 November, 2pm - 4pm

Closing Tour by Leo Asemota

Gallery Tour

Saturday 26 November, 12.30pm

Sura Susso - Kora (African Harp) and African Rhythms

Friday 25 November, 7.30 pm

Soul Funk Vibes

as part of Vibe Nights

Friday 25th November, 8.30pm - 11pm

A Document on The Ens Project

Thursday 24 November, 6pm

My Granddad’s Car - Part 1

Tuesday 22 November, 6pm

Through my Window

YARD Performance

Saturday 19 November, 7.30pm

Walk and Talk

Wednesday 16 November, 1.30pm

"The Battlefield Was Hell: Black Soldiers write and paint World War I"

Tuesday 15 November, 6pm

African Storytelling

Saturday 12 November, 2pm - 4pm

Polish Art Show

Sugar Statues

11 November 2011, 7pm

What are they whispering?

Thursday 10 November, 6pm

Dance4 presents

Hetain Patel - Be Like Water

Wednesday 9 November, 8pm

‘Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction’

Tuesday 8 November, 6pm

Nottingham Castle Annual Open 2011

Saturday 8 October - Sunday 6 November

Breaking Bread

Celebration Event Friday 4th November, 1.30pm to 3pm

Afro Funk Beats Night

Friday 4 November, 8pm - 11pm

Metropolis (2010)

Thursday 3 November, 6pm

Walk and Talk

Wednesday 2 November, 1.30pm

World Event Young Artists

Residency Project

Saturday 15 - 29 October 2011, 12 - 6pm

History of House and Rap

Rashid Rana in conversation with
Shaheen Merali

ISHRAQAH:
Middle East Festival

Celebration Event
Friday 4th November, 1.30pm to 3pm

Investigative Documentary
Media Workshop