The Northampton Arts Collective (NAC) is an artist led, independent organisation formed in early 2004. In 2006 it took over the empty Market Hall in Northampton to run as a gallery and performance space. (see www.fishmarketgallery.co.uk)

NAC, and many in the wider community, believe Northampton needs greater focus on art and culture if it is to become a better place to live, work and visit.

There is a wealth of creative talent in Northamptonshire which deserves support and recognition. We are currently focused on Northampton as the County town but we are not, in any sense, bound by geography.

In January 2008 NAC committee and a number of others with an involvement in the project re-assessed our objectives and aspirations.

We agreed that our purpose is to ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS

WHAT AND HOW DO WE DO THIS ?

We run the Fishmarket Gallery and all the facilities within it. The Fishmarket offers artists in all disciplines a fabulous venue for their work.
We operate www.northamptonarts.org
We support independent shopping and designer / makers through our retail units in the Fishmarket
We put on exhibitions and performances
We provide encouragement and support for colleagues in the arts around Northampton
We lobby in behalf of arts and culture in Northampton and promote ours and our colleagues endeavours
We provide networking opportunities

WHAT ARE OUR VALUES?

We are PASSIONATE: Enduring, tenacious and committed to achieving our vision.
We are PLAYFUL: we can play, we can shock. Always creativly excellent.
We are a CATALYST: pioneering and informed visionaires. We make things happen.
We are SUPPORTIVE: open, genuine and encouraging.

We are in the process of further redefining our objectives after two years of activity. If you would like to contribute to this process or wish to be involved with us please contact us for a chat. Our office is open from 10-6 Thur-Sat in the Fishmarket. Do drop by or email info@northamptonarts.org. All committee members can be emailed by using their first name@northamptonarts.org