Draft:Primary (Studio)
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| Established | 2012 |
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| Type | Studio and gallery complex |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 52°57′25″N 1°08′43″W / 52.9569°N 1.1454°W |
| Website | https://www.weareprimary.org/ |
Primary is a studio and gallery complex located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It has become a prominent center for contemporary art and cultural activities in the region.
Primary is a registered charity under English law.[1]
Primary is in the Arts Council England National Portfolio since 2018[2]
History[edit]
Artists from Nottingham worked with Arts Council England and Nottingham City Council to secure a permanent space for artists in the city. In 2012 most artist's studios were on short and temporary contract. Primary was eventually founded in 2012 by a group of Nottingham Artists, including Niki Russell and Michael Forbes. It was created with the vision of providing a dedicated studio spaces for artists. Primary recieved support from Southern Water [3] to "The funding will go towards the creation of a publicly accessible, multi-use community outdoor area"
Primary is situated in a Grade II[4]former school building. Douglas Primary School also known as Ilkeston Road Board School designed by Abraham Harrison Goodall (1847-1912) [5]
Facilities[edit]
Primary offers a range of facilities and services, including:
- Art studios for resident artists
- Gallery spaces for exhibitions and events[6]
- Workshops and educational programs
Exhibitions and events[edit]
Primary hosts contemporary art exhibitions, music and performance events, and inclusive cultural programs. These events showcase the work of both emerging and established artists and aim to foster a vibrant and inclusive arts community in Nottingham. It also provides space for smaller galleries, TG and 4/4 and previously Trade (Gallery).
Notable Exhibited Artists[edit]
- Sam Keogh
- Sonya Dyer[7]
- Maybelle Peters
- Carmen Argote
- Rebecca Lennon
- Larry Achiampong[8]
- Hardeep Panhal
- Parker Ito
- Melanie Jackson
STUDIO ARTISTS[edit]
- Yelena Popova[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "NOTTINGHAM STUDIOS LTD - Charity 1132064". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk.
- ^ "Arts Council England announces its 2018-22 portfolio of East Midlands visual arts organisations". cvaneastmidlands.co.uk.
- ^ "Nottingham visual arts charity receives £107,209 grant from Severn Trent | News Releases | News | Severn Trent Water". www.stwater.co.uk.
- ^ "DOUGLAS PRIMARY SCHOOL, Non Civil Parish - 1254508". Historic England.
- ^ "Nottingham Architects: Abraham Harrison Goodall". April 22, 2021.
- ^ "The Double Negative » Introducing: Primary, Nottingham".
- ^ "Special Projects — Sonya Dyer". sonyadyerstudio.com.
- ^ "The Quietus | Features | Art | This Loud White Noise: Larry Achiampong's Dividednation". The Quietus.
- ^ "Interview: Yelena Popova - Leftlion - Nottingham Culture". leftlion.co.uk.
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