Around 40 artists are already involved in more than 70 workshops and exhibitions.
This year's festival should be the biggest ever. Organisers are printing an eight-page guide to the week, including a map.
The venue is Woodthorpe Grange Park, where there will be music, dancing, entertainment, food and drink.
A planning meeting is being held on Wednesday from 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. All are welcome to attend, or call Peter Maxfield on 0115 915 1394.