Saturday 11th April – Friday 17th April 2026

Extra Opening Day: Sunday 12th April 12-6pm

Opening Night: Friday 10th April 6-9pm

This April, Surface is delighted to host the Greenpeace Exhibition Natural Discourse.

Art meets activism in this thought-provoking exhibition, which will bring together artists, performers and local residents to engage with the environmental challenges facing our planet today. Through creative expression and discussion, the event creates space for honest conversations about climate change and the systems affecting both people and nature. A varied programme of workshops and community activities is on offer throughout the week.

Reflecting on the success of the ‘Breaking Point’ exhibition at Nottingham Society of Artists last April, Andy Parsons, group coordinator for Greenpeace Nottingham, said:

“Our exhibition last year was a really cool space for people to come together to share stories of climate devastation from abroad and internationally but also get the views of local people who are using art to express their experiences and the impacts of climate change nationally.”

The exhibition aims to raise environmental awareness, inspire action, and connect activists, artists and community groups across Nottinghamshire.

Workshops and Events

·      Friday 10th April – Opening Night 6-9pm

Opening night with food from Foragers Kitchen and drinks on offer, expect poems, ambient sounds and conversation.

·      Saturday 11th April – Somatic Yoga / Activist Panel 11am-5pm

Regenerative rhythms – Somatic yoga workshop with Izzy Holder

Activist panel with Tyrone and Local speakers.

·      Sunday 12th April – Crafting Workshops 12-6pm

Craftivism! Family friendly bug hotel crafting followed by powerful placard making supported by exhibiting artist Kirsteen Thomas.

·      Tuesday 14th April – Guerilla Planting 12-6pm

Making wildflower shakers and heading out into the community to get into the earth.

·      Wednesday 15th April – Drumming Workshop 12-8pm

Let your spirit free and make some noise! Hosted by Band of Outlaws.

·      Thursday 16th April – ECO Anxiety Listening Circle 12-7pm

Confidential space to share thoughts and talk through feelings as a group.

·      Friday 17th April – Closing Party 12-6pm & Afterparty at ARC Space 6pm-1am

Dancing it out for relief in celebration of new connections and ideas.

Natural Discourse will open in the Main Gallery. As always, there will be a donations bar with Ales from local brewery Pheasantry.

Free Entry: Everyone Welcome