The Big Track runs close to three of Nottingham's major art galleries - Nottingham Castle, the Djanogly gallery at the University of Nottingham - and it will soon run close to the brand new Centre for Contemporary Arts in the Lace Market, too.
There is also art around The Big Track itself, thanks to a project called Hinterland that has been running along the River Trent, curated by Jennie Syson.
The Hinterland project has provided a temporary site for artists to explore themes of neighbourhood, territory and peripheral space, as well as the connections between town, country and suburbia.
Focus on Jan Siebrechts with Chris Matthews, Martin & Carly
Working with primary school children from the Meadows and Rushcliffe to create a view of the contemporary landscape of Nottingham inspired by the famous painting in the Castle. The work will be presented at The Big Day Out in September 2007.
Gothic Folly Project (ongoing)
Via Vaudeville were awarded a grant from Future Factory to research their idea to build a folly on the Wilford side of the Trent.
Saturday 23rd June 2007,
Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
A seminar focusing on different ways to exhibit contemporary art in a public setting, featuring contributions from artists, international experts in commissioning and delegates from East Midlands arts organizations.
Discursive picnic with UNWETTER
Sunday 23rd June 2007,
Memorial Arch, Victoria Embankment
International art collective UNWETTER were invited by Hinterland to host a lively debate about contemporary art in the city and its effects on regeneration.
Sunday 1st October 2006
Vexillology:Alain Ayres created a message in flags. Passengers were encouraged to decipher it.
Lace: Annette Foster looked at how river and canal interconnect geographically like threads of Nottingham lace.
Birgir: Helena Jonsdottir presented a short film about a handyman from her native Reykjavik who felt inspired to dance before the water's edge. The film was projected onto a warehouse on the Trent.
Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October
Freeze: Jonathan Willett produced an ice sculpture in the form of an arrow. It was floated onto the Trent, cast adrift and eventually melted away - a reminder of time passing. It was documented in photographs and film by Victor Simao.
St Augustine and the Little Boy on the River Trent: Samson Kambalu re-enacted this religious story by attempting to drain the river into 280 500ml water bottles. The project explored the relationship between the river and its environment. It was documented in a short film by Nathan Miller.
The Long and Winding Road: A Car History: Michael Pinchbeck's work is a memorial to his brother who died in an accident. The graffiti covered car with log books, photo albums and maps was exhibited along the Trent and people were invited to share their own car histories. Gareth Taylor made a short film of the project.
Sunday 1st October 2006
Local historian, film maker and artist Chris Matthews guided participants through the Hinterland.
Tuesday 19th September 2006
Photographer Stan Stammers worked with residents and students to document the area around Clifton Grove. The group's work was projected as a slideshow on a warehouse beside the Trent for the Hinterland Boat Launch.
Tuesday 26th September 2006
Stephen Jon took a one day open air drawing
workshop to explore nature using a variety of techniques and styles.
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