This year sees a partnership between some of Norwich 's most exciting visual arts organisations – EAST international at Norwich School of Art and Design, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Norwich Arts Centre, OUTPOST, The Garage and Commissions East. Together they are presenting a lively and thought provoking programme showcasing a wide variety of visual arts from emerging and established artists – welcoming artists from around the world as well as highlighting the wealth of talent from Norwich and the east of England .

For seven weeks during July and August, Contemporary Art Norwich will ensure the city is a hive of activity with exhibitions, temporary installations in city centre shops and open spaces, live art performances, film screenings, guided tours; artist talks and seminars.