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A gallery, studio space complex, education program & project space in Northampton Cultural Quarter. ACE NPO Organisation. Currently closed for renovations.

Welcome to NN Contemporary Art. We are a contemporary art space in the centre of Northampton. We work with artists at all stages of their careers to present an international programme of contemporary art and multi-disciplinary events.

24 Guildhall Road is currently closed as it undergoes capital renovations before our reopening to the public in Autumn 2022. We are temporarily based at Vulcan Work

s from which we are delivering our limited programme. Our new location will become home to 26 artist studios, a Contemporary Art Gallery, a new Project Space, an Artists Research Lounge, Multimedia Room, Civic Reading Room & Arts Library and s shop.

29/11/2025

A brilliant opportunity to join NN Directorship 🎉

NOW HIRING: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (Operations & Executive Function)
Full-time · £42,000–£45,000 · Northampton

This position has a built-in progression pathway to full Directorship.
Deadline: 12 January 2026, 5pm ⏳

NNCA is relaunching and opening a new cultural destination at 24 Guildhall Road; a landmark home for exhibitions, artist studios, digital practice, learning and community programmes.
We’re looking for a dynamic, ambitious Deputy Director to join us at an exciting organisational moment.

✨ You will:
– Lead organisational strategy, fundraising & partnerships
– Oversee operations, HR, governance, finance & compliance
– Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team
– Help define NNCA’s next chapter by guiding organisational direction, developing a strong leadership culture, and ensuring our work remains rooted in artists, communities and collaborative values.

✨ We’re looking for:
A strategic, values-led leader with senior management experience, strong fundraising ability and a commitment to building sustainable, artist-centred organisations.

Apply: [email protected]
Deadline: 12 January 2026, 5pm
Interviews: Last week of January

Full Application Pack available to download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hNYTsl5Wr1svXskR4S-uLjKbtXQN1EUG/view?usp=sharing

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17/11/2025

We’re hiring!
NN Contemporary Art is looking for a Freelance Technical & Facilities Coordinator (2 days/week, Dec 2025 – May 2026) to support our reopening.

Full job description available though the link in bio

🛠 Exhibition installs
🎨 Art handling + AV support
🏢 Facilities coordination with WNC
🗂 Studio & tenant onboarding
🧯 H&S checks + risk assessments
🪜 Building readiness & maintenance coordination
💷 £19/hour | Northampton

Apply by 8 December 2025

Send a short CV + statement to:
📧 [email protected]

31/10/2025

Sharing pics from three fantastic PDRA Showcase events with .studio, , and .art!

Over the past two months, we’ve had the great pleasure of welcoming Gina Barnes, Jessica Langdon, and Charlotte Rentell to our brand-new Project Space at 24 Guildhall Road for Professional Development Residencies in partnership with .

Each artist spent two weeks developing new projects, testing ideas, and expanding their practice within a new context, supported by NNCA curators and invited artists and professionals.

In partnership with the University of Northampton, this programme supports emerging graduate artists in the town by providing time, space, and professional development — contributing to Northampton’s growing cultural landscape.

Huge congratulations to our exceptional PDRA artists!

29/09/2025

✨ Help us win Floor of the Year! ✨

Forbo has shortlisted the Giles Round designs at 24 Guildhall Road—but we need your vote to win!

The bold geometric floors at NN Contemporary Art are more than design: they’re the result of a unique co-creation process led by the artist who guided cultural walking tours with local artist communities across Northampton to gather memories and architectural stories.

💡 Did you know?
The Northampton Rooms floor draws inspiration from the historic Mounts Baths, the design legacy of the Rennie Mackintosh House, and the iconic Institute of Contemporary Arts in London—weaving artist-led and local cultural influences into every pattern and tile.

🏆 We’re proud to be up for the Forbo Awards—but voting closes tomorrow!
✅ Tap the link in bio to vote now.

🎨Designed by Giles Round & created as part of the renovation project at 24 Guildhall road in partnership with Northamptonshire Council

11/09/2025

📣 We’re excited to announce the return of the Professional Development Residency Awards

In partnership with the University of Northampton, this programme supports emerging graduate artists in the town with time, space, and professional development, contributing to Northampton’s growing cultural landscape.

This year, we’re proud to welcome three exceptional artists (from left to right):

Gina Barnes (3 - 17 Sept)
A recent Illustration graduate, Gina’s work explores symbolism, surrealism, and human-animal relationships. During her residency, Gina will focus on live painting and audience interaction as she prepares to begin her MA at Camberwell College of Arts.

Jessica Langdon (18 Sept - 1 Oct)
Jessica’s monochrome drawings and prints explore natural forms in flux - cracked earth, eroded rock, and organic patterns - inviting reflection on the fragility and transformation of the natural world.

Charlotte Rentell (15 - 29 Oct)
Charlotte creates layered, high-gloss paintings inspired by ASD sensory overstimulation and live music. Charlotte’s work blends digital and gestural techniques to explore calm, movement, and perception. Charlotte recently exhibited at NN Nights and was an NN Associate in 2024. Throughout this residency, Charlotte will develop their practice and utilise the studio spaces to foster networking opportunities through professional studio visits.

28/08/2025

⏳ The countdown is on… just a few days until NN Nights takes over Northampton this Sunday 31 August!

🚶‍♀️🗺️ Getting around is easy: We've created a route that you can follow or plan around: Use the map to follow or plan your day/ discover other events happening across town

✨Pick up a printed map at any NN Nights location on the day to discover other events happening across town
- locations to pick up the map include ,, , and

✨ Visit nnights.xyz for the interactive map and full details on exhibitions, performances, and venues.

Explore, wander, and make your own trail through Northampton’s biggest celebration of art, performance, and community.

📍 Sunday 31 August | 2–9pm | Various locations across Northampton

20/08/2025

🔥 Artists/ Commissions for NN Nights 2025 🔥
NN Nights by NN Contemporary Art returns Sunday 31 Aug 2– 9pm
〰a one-night trail of art, sound & performance across Northampton
✨ 2025 Highlights include:

🍻 We Used To Be Friends Bar by at -pop-up bar performance installation reimagines Friends’ Gunther as a q***r tragicomic figure. Featuring limited-edition beer by ***rbrewingproject.🏳️‍🌈

📷 Remapping by at – colour photography exploring post-industrial terrains & the art of getting lost.

⚡ World Lightning Bolt Drawing Championship with at The Racecourse – compete for the crown of ultimate lightning bolt drawer! starts at 2pm sharp

🌱 Watch a Garden Grow + Chalk Flowers curated by Richard Harrison at – a tribute to Derek Jarman with works by .m.pollard, , , , , , , , , , , & .

🏚️ Nothing Here Is House-Trained & film Heathen by Ru Inglis + Harry Hales

🎨 At : sculpture by Merlin Summers, Gleam group show by NN/A, and photography pop-up Green Between the Grey by Maksim Podorozkin.

🖤 Beyond the BLVCK – live painting by at .gallery.

🎭 New works by Charlotte Rentell () at

🏘️ Burns Street group exhibition organised by Lauren Hubbard.

🔥 Tempus Ignis – a performative drawing by tracing the Great Fire of Northampton, ending in a body-marked finale at

🎉 after party at
NN Nights by NN Contemporary Art returns Sunday, 31 Aug 2– 9pm
Free entry | All welcome |

08/08/2025

️🟩〰NN NIGHTS 〰️️🟩 2025 Program 〰️ 🟩Sunday 31 August
〰️ 2025 • 2PM–10PM 〰️
🌴Various Locations Across Northampton🌴
〰️💚FREE ENTRY • ALL WELCOME💚〰️

NN Contemporary Art is proud to officially launch NN Nights 2025, a celebration of contemporary art, community. In its newest edition, NN Nights 2025 brings together over 50 artists, 12+ venues, and creative organisations across the town for an unmissable day of exhibitions, performances, installations, and participatory events. There is something for everyone and it’s all free to attend.

🌐 Event details, artist lineup, and art trail map: 🔗 www.nnights.xyz

🖼️🟢〰️FEATURED EVENTS INCLUDE 〰️🟢🖼️

'We Used To Be Friends Bar' - a new participatory public artwork and pop-up bar installation by artist Giles Round , commissioned as part of NN Contemporary Art’s transformation of 24 Guildhall Road🍺🫶🔮

‘Watch A Garden Grow’ — A group exhibition inspired by Derek Jarman’s Landscape with Marble Mountain 🪏🪴 curated by .xyz

Michelle Woolley’s .woolley immersive performative drawing walk, Tempus Ignis 🌌

James A. Smith’s exhibition at Photo Mafia Studios 📸

Lightning Bolt Drawing Competition⚡️ Hosted by artist Bill Pollard at The Racecourse. Follow .lightning.bolt.drawing.wc for more info

⭐More pop-up exhibitions, DJ sets, and surprise performances to be revealed soon! .woolley • • • • .studio • .Podorozkin • •

NN Nights Art Map Trail Developed by Richard Harrison (.xyz) with commissions responding to The Great Fire of Northampton🔥🗺️

🤝 Proudly Supported By:
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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 31 August 2025
🔗 Press release available at: nncontemporaryart.org

25/07/2025

🎉 NN NIGHTS IS BACK! 🎉
📍 Sunday 31 August 2025
🕑 2PM–10PM
📌 Various Locations, Northampton

NN Contemporary Art is thrilled to announce the return of NN Nights—a town-wide celebration of art, community, and culture!

✨ Featuring over 50 artists, this year’s edition is packed with exhibitions, performances, and participatory events across Northampton.

⚡️ Kicking off with the legendary Lightning Bolt Drawing Competition by Bill Pollard at the Racecourse, the day continues with the NN Nights Art Map Trail and special commissions responding to The Great Fire of Northampton.

🔥 Meet this year’s commissioned artists:
Michelle Woolley, Tyrone Williams, Khari Worrell , Merlin Summers, James A. Smith, Charlotte Rentell, Maksim Podorozkin, Photo Mafia Studios, Burn Street Studios & Ru Inglis

🌿 some highlights include:

— The XYZ Sculpture Garden inspired by Derek Jarman's Landscape with Marble Mountain featuring William Pollard’s evolving ‘secret garden’ chalk-flower performance
— Michelle Woolley’s performative drawing walk
— James A. Smith’s solo exhibition at PHOTOMAFIA Studios

🎨 Plus more pop-ups and surprise performances to be revealed soon...

📧 Want to get involved as a venue or business? Email: [email protected]

🙌 Proudly supported by:
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📅 Save the date: Sunday 31 August 2025
📍 Follow for updates
❤️ Tag a friend you’re bringing with you!
⬆Press release available from the link in bio

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24 Guildhall Road, Block D
Northampton
NN11EW

Website

http://www.nncontemporaryart.org/

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