Saturday 12th September 2026 - 1pm
1.5-2 hours Walking Tour of Nottingham City Centre
Meeting Point - Nottingham Train Station, Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen
Explore the relationship between street art, protest and public space with Nottingham artist Emily Catherine.
This walking tour will uncover some of the city’s politically engaged street art and murals, exploring how artists have used walls, posters, paint and public space to respond to social and political issues.
Along the way, Emily will share stories behind individual artworks and consider the long relationship between art, activism and protest — from work created with permission to the messages that appear overnight.
A tour about who gets to speak in public spaces, what they choose to say, and the role art can play in making those voices visible.
This tour is part of a series in the Art Fest 2026 Festival.
Our Programme is sponsored by It’s In Nottingham
While there may be some overlap, all of the tours are delivered and developed by individual creatives who will be sharing their own perspectives, experiences and insights - feel free to sign up to all of them if you like!
Additional Info:
Tours will go ahead come rain or shine and we suggest comfortable shoes and clothing for all weathers!
All children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Attendees are responsible for their own safety during the tour which will include crossing roads and busy areas.
Unfortunately, certain parts of the tour may not be fully accessible to wheelchair users and there may be steps or uneven paths. Our tour assistants will do their best to accommodate needs where possible. Please contact us if you have any specific questions.
Contact Email: programme@artfestnottingham.co.uk
Saturday 12th September 2026 - 1pm
1.5-2 hours Walking Tour of Nottingham City Centre
Meeting Point - Nottingham Train Station, Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen
Explore the relationship between street art, protest and public space with Nottingham artist Emily Catherine.
This walking tour will uncover some of the city’s politically engaged street art and murals, exploring how artists have used walls, posters, paint and public space to respond to social and political issues.
Along the way, Emily will share stories behind individual artworks and consider the long relationship between art, activism and protest — from work created with permission to the messages that appear overnight.
A tour about who gets to speak in public spaces, what they choose to say, and the role art can play in making those voices visible.
This tour is part of a series in the Art Fest 2026 Festival.
Our Programme is sponsored by It’s In Nottingham
While there may be some overlap, all of the tours are delivered and developed by individual creatives who will be sharing their own perspectives, experiences and insights - feel free to sign up to all of them if you like!
Additional Info:
Tours will go ahead come rain or shine and we suggest comfortable shoes and clothing for all weathers!
All children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Attendees are responsible for their own safety during the tour which will include crossing roads and busy areas.
Unfortunately, certain parts of the tour may not be fully accessible to wheelchair users and there may be steps or uneven paths. Our tour assistants will do their best to accommodate needs where possible. Please contact us if you have any specific questions.
Contact Email: programme@artfestnottingham.co.uk
