+ARA project (plus Another Russian Artist) had been started by Yelena Popova in September 2008 to show the work of Russian artists and develop cultural exchange between Russian and Nottingham.

During the Open Studious in Ocotober 08 +ARA presented graphic and sound works by Mikhail Lezin, an artist from Tolyatti, member of Solyaris Artist Union.

In the middle of November as a part of Actual Wall Drawing show +ARA presents series of sketchbooks by Dmitry Morozov, an artist from Moscow.