The art of the possible: the Nottingham art gallery being run by citizens’ assembly

<p>New Art Exchange believes it is first cultural institution in world to hand permanent leadership to the community</p><p>“I used to see this place on the street but I didn’t know what was here, I didn’t even know it was an art gallery,” says Felix, a 20-year-old nursing student. “And now I’m here shaping its future.”</p><p>Felix is one of 40 residents of Hyson Green in Nottingham who run the show at New Art Exchange (NAE), which believes it is the first cultural institution in the world to hand permanent leadership to a citizens’ assembly.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/nov/04/new-art-exchange-nottingham-community-run-art-gallery">Continue reading...</a>