UPDATE: We are sorry to say that due to a positive case of Covid-19 our Street Art Festival and the Launch Party have been postponed until the 20th August. We are taking these measures in order to keep our volunteers and the public safe.

We understand that this is disappointing and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We will be keeping you all updated via our social media channels over the next two weeks.

We will look forward to welcoming you to Street Art Festival in the near future!

Street Art Festival 2021
21st  August – 11th September
Launch Party: Friday 20th August, 6pm – 10pm

This Summer at Surface sees the return of the most anarchic, the most spectacular show in town: the Nottingham Street Art Festival. This hugely popular exhibition supports and promotes Nottingham’s vibrant alternative art scene by showcasing some of today’s best local talent. 

The exhibition will again occupy our three-story building, and feature a salon-style hang with artwork packed from floor to ceiling. The central exhibition spills out onto the alley walls at the back of the gallery where you’ll discover work by some of Nottingham’s finest.  

The Street Art Festival launches with a very tasty DJ set from Rob Soulfood, and some delicious Caribbean street food from the awesome Dumplin Shack. As always, there will be a donations bar with a range of ales from local brewery, Pheasantry.  

Prizes will be awarded on the night by our panel of judges: Saziso Phiri, founder of The Anti Gallery, Tamily Cookson, Creative Quarter CEO, and Dayseye, 2019 Street Art Festival prizewinner. The prizes will be announced by MC PJ Pete, probably the biggest voice in town. 

This is a great opportunity to pick up some terrific art at affordable prices. 

Free Entry: Everyone Welcome