About us
The need for creativity is lifelong and universal. Being creative makes people happier, healthier, empowered and more equal. It brings people together and it changes lives. Since 1977, we have helped communities and artists to create and explore art of all kinds – from music to writing, from drawing to dance. We aim to give everyone the chance to be creative, regardless of who they are or where they’re from.
City Arts is a charity. We rely on donations, public funding and income from our small venue in Hockley, where we host music, comedy, film and poetry events as well as hands-on workshops and exhibitions. All our income goes into running our programme of arts activity – some of it for the general public, some for particular groups like care home residents or vulnerable young people.