Welcome to summertime! We invite you into Ilkeston Contemporary Arts whether to see the art, have a warm cuppa, or join a workshop.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS

Come and join us on Friday, May 1st, 1.00 – 2.30pm 2026 for a free session inspiring you to create poetry for ICTAF’s 2026 Poetry Competition, on the theme of ‘Spread Your Wings.’

Caroline, from ICTAF, will be reading out some poems and words to inspire you to write, and giving ideas for writing poetry on this theme.  Gemma, from ILKON will be creating a movement session on the theme of ‘Spread Your Wings’ to complement this.

See what is possible when the different forms entwine to help you explore, motivating you to write your poem.

At the end of the session, you’ll be ready to take off, reach for the sky and fly!

‘Good things happen when we work together.’

11 UK artworks in Erewash /
Artist to deliver a Street Art project in locations across the Borough of Erewash.

The aim of the project is to create artwork that enhances the area, feels positive, and fits well with its surroundings to enhance the street and place pride in Erewash. Sites have been identified across Ilkeston, Long Eaton and rural areas. Of these, three sites have completed feasibility assessments and are approved for artwork.

Erewash Procurement Organisation
Number PJQT-8342-ZMZM
Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston DE7 5RP
email: procurement@erewash.gov.uk
www.eastmidstenders.org

We would be delighted to receive suggestions for talks, workshops, demonstrations, performances for any creative activity which will engage the local community. We have formed links with local historic societies, painters, sculptors, writers, poets and aim to be as inclusive as possible. The main thrust of ILKON is creative contemporary art but we are a community resource and want to offer something for all tastes, all ages, everyone.