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‘Power of Place: Earth, Gather, Form’ is an exhibition co-curated by Lora Aziz (Wyrd Flora), Firstsite’s Young Art Kommunity (YAK) and Motanafas Collective which reflects young peoples’ personal experiences and stories from two very different locations, the mountain region of…

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In association with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Exploring the Hidden Costs of Convenience Have you ever considered the real cost of convenience?  Zero Contract Zero Contact explores the issues and risks affecting young people working in Colchester’s…

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Immerse yourself in the life and work of local artist Lucy Harwood (1893 – 1972).
Featuring over 100 bold and beautiful paintings – including landscapes, still live and portraiture – step into a world where colour and energy collide, as Harwood’s artworks command the space, their vibrancy and confidence.

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What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.

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Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘Libation’, EVEWRIGHT’s first solo exhibition in a public gallery,  Be the first to experience this important and thought-provoking exhibition, showcasing new and seminal works by EVEWRIGHT, spanning…

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EVEWRIGHT: Libation is a previous exhibition. For information about current and upcoming exhibitions please visit Exhibitions.       ‘Libation’ marks EVEWRIGHT’s first solo exhibition in a public gallery, showcasing a collection of new and seminal works spanning 20…

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Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.

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Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory used to develop your watercolour paintings in this relaxed social session.

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Have a handmade shopping day. The people in your life deserves something special and for a totally unique gift, you cannot beat handmade.

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Essex artist @background_bob returns to Firstsite for his third energetic and uplifting exhibition. ‘Back again!’ features over 270 collaborative artworks created by @background_bob with leading international street and graffiti artists including Mr Doodle, Shepard Fairey and Wrdsmith, other big…

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