We stand for Equality We believe everyone should have equal access to, and experience the benefits of, art and creativity. But more than this, everyone should have equal rights and equal opportunities full stop. The continued violence, discrimination and…

By volunteer blogger Jasmine Crellin What do the Bible and Star Wars have in common? They’re both two of the most widely-read English texts, and now they’ve both been translated into striking walls of coloured squares for Kevin Howbrook’s…

Discover something new with independent film at Firstsite, spanning a diverse range of genres – from cult classics and revealing documentary, to offbeat comedy and emotional drama. Don’t miss out on our celebration of acclaimed Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky,…

by Jasmine Crellin, Firstsite volunteer blogger   “The arts are the best insurance policy a city can take on itself ”, once said the major of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Although Colchester may technically still be a town, it’s one…

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme returns to Firstsite for its 3rd year, showcasing the best of contemporary Japanese cinema. Under the title of ‘Happiness is a State of Mind: Joy and Despair in Japanese Cinema’, this year’s line-up…

We hope you enjoy this new colourful site designed to represent the fun and creativity which happens at Firstsite.

We ask founder Toby Mott What is Cultural Traffic?Cultural Traffic is a platform for creatives of zines, printed matter and art at an affordable, entry level price. It’s also a community of like-minded creatives who would rather be on…