A new arts space in the heart of Nottingham is opening its doors to the public for the first time this month.
Fisher Gate Point, which is inviting people to a special launch event on Saturday 8 March – International Women’s Day – ahead of the public opening on Monday 10 March, is the brainchild of Tricia and Ian Gardiner, the founding directors, who have realised a long-held ambition to create a welcoming community-led space where Nottingham’s creative grassroots sector can thrive.
They received the keys to the building just before the UK’s first lockdown in 2020. Over the last five years, Fisher Gate Point has organically grown to provide a home to both emerging and established artists, cultural leaders, and young collectives.
Following a significant refurbishment, the space is ready to open its doors and welcome the public into its multi-use community hub.
Founding director Ian Gardiner said: “We believe in the power of the arts and community to change lives, and we recognised that individual artists, small community groups and grassroots companies delivering hands-on interactive events and workshops needed a space to feel at home.
“We think we have created a positive space for that to happen in Nottingham for now and for future generations. Everyone is welcome here and we all want to collaborate. Come and get involved!”
The two-storey multi-use venue has already become home to several key organisations in Nottingham’s creative sector, including Hockley Hustle, Nottingham Poetry Festival, Cherry on Top, Circle of Light, Sugar Stealers, The Actors Workshop, Nottingham CYF, Nottingham Music Hub and HOAM, the city’s first female-led music studio.
It offers options for live performances, workshops, rehearsals and co-working, with a downstairs capacity of 110 and an upstairs capacity of 150. Alongside the event space, the new café and bar will serve as a central gathering point.
