Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘Birth of an Icon’, Sue Webster’s first solo exhibition at Firstsite!

Be among the very first to experience this major new show, which invites you into the world of Sue Webster – charting her life from teenage rebellion to motherhood, and from her early artistic career to the emergence of her solo voice.

Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, funny, and personal exploration of art, identity, and growing up different.

Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and reflection:

Speeches will begin at 7pm.

Our fully licensed bar will be open throughout the evening.

Explore all our current exhibitions, browse the shop, and visit the cinema.

No booking required. Everyone welcome.

Punkify your day! Sat 31 Jan

To celebrate the launch of the exhibition, we’re hosting a weekend of punk-fuelled upcycling and patch-making. Rework a leather jacket or any garment into your own Sue Webster–inspired statement piece.

Punkify Your Clothes with Posca Pens

Sat 31 Jan, 11am

Learn how to decorate and personalise your own items of clothing in our Punkify your clothes with Posca Pens sustainable art workshop!

Punk Posca Patch Making

Sat 31 Jan, 2pm

Working on faux leather surfaces, you will experiment with colour, text, and iconography to create your punk-inspired and unique patch that reflects your interests and influences.