Creative arts, culture and wellbeing for communities across Nottingham
LW Arts CIC creates inclusive arts, wellbeing and community projects across Nottingham and beyond.
We bring people together through music, dance, visual arts, theatre, storytelling and creative workshops. We supporting connection, confidence, mental wellbeing and community joy.
We create inclusive arts and wellbeing projects for people of all ages, across community, education, health and cultural settings.
We work with Early Years children and families, children and adults with additional learning needs, schools, colleges, universities, community groups, festivals, prisons, arts organisations and health and mental health partners, including NHS and CAMHS services.
Visit our Projects page to see a selection of our community work.
Find out more about our arts & wellbeing projects
LW Arts CIC has been creating community arts and wellbeing projects since 2016. Based in Nottingham, we work in partnership with arts, education, health and community organisations, including Nottingham Music Hub and ChalleNGe Nottingham Cultural Education Partnership.
With support from funders and in-kind partners, we deliver high-quality workshops, programmes and events in music, art, dance and musical theatre. Inclusion, diversity and community wellbeing are at the heart of our work.
We also collaborate with creative organisations locally, nationally and internationally to strengthen wellbeing through the arts.
Visit our Projects section to find out more.
Photo: Reception children in Ashfield, Mansfield taking part in Bouncing Back, our Arts Council England-supported Early Years multi-arts project.
CommuniTree Festival 2026!
CommuniTree Festival brings people together through creativity, culture and connection. The festival celebrates community arts through music, dance, workshops, performances and shared experiences for people of all ages.
This year, we’re working with Bulwell Arts, Arkwright Community Gardens, and Wollaton Hall and Deer Park to bring the festival into different community spaces across Nottingham.
Find out more about our festival on our Festival page.
“Absolutely brilliant! I left the workshop with so much energy. The live music and the dancing were infectious. Such a great event to be able to attend, and for no charge as well.
Thanks so much!”
— Bhangra dance workshop participant
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