We’re excited to announce our fourth Open Doors Artist in Residence - Ryan Heath. Ryan’s studio will be open for visitors to meet him and see what he's up to!

The studio is on the top floor of the National Civil War Centre and is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

Ryan Heath is an artist and facilitator based in Nottingham, specializing in interactive digital work, painting, and sculpture. He loves pushing the boundaries and finding connections between these different art forms. His work delves into the past and future of specific locations, reimagining new possibilities for them.

He is proud to be part of Nottinghamshire's thriving art scene and serves as a studio artist at Nottingham's BACKLIT Gallery and Broadway's Near Now Studio. Additionally, he was a founding member of the innovative Chaos Magic arts space. His artwork has been showcased both in the UK and internationally. Visit here for more information: https://ryan-heath.com/ and on Instagram @ryangjheath_

During his residency, Ryan will co-create an interactive digital artwork depicting the waterways of a futuristic Newark & Sherwood. Inspired by the Trent Navigation Company and the wider Newark Museum collection, he aims to explore the area's historical connection with water and forge an optimistic vision for its future. He will work alongside local groups on all aspects of world-building, including characters, buildings, boats, maps, plants, and wildlife.