Presented 75 years after Basildon in Essex was designated a New Town, ‘Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough’ reflects on the influence of the Britain’s post-war new town movement on cultural identity, and the impact of policy decisions on individual lives.
Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘In-between Us’, David Lock’s first solo exhibition in a public gallery,
Experience an exciting blend of existing work and never-before-seen paintings form London-based artist David Lock in his first solo public exhibition that delves into the portrayal and consumeristic reproduction of the male form, from antiquity to the present day.
This brand new artist-led toddler group provides a safe and fun environment for children under 5 and parents/carers to be curious and explore interactive, sensory storytelling and experiment with a range of art activities and materials.
In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.
Journey through the Sunshine Coast with Level Best. Experience over one hundred diverse artworks created over the last decade, by artists with additional needs from the Level Best art studio.
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Lucy Harwood: Bold Impressions Be the first to experience the first major exhibition of Lucy Harwood’s work since 1975. Immerse yourself in the life and work of the late…
Join us for a special opening celebration for the opening of two brand-new exhibitions: Wyrd Flora, YAK and Motanafas Collective: Power of Place: Earth, Gather, Form, and YAK: Zero Contract: Zero Contact on Sat 4 Nov 2023 at 12:00…
‘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…
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…