Explore the world of Simon Carter: From the Landscape through a vibrant programme of exhibition tours, creative workshops, talks and conversations inspired by landscapes, place, observation and the ways artists interpret the world around us.

From hands-on making sessions to opportunities to hear directly from the artist and explore the exhibition with others, discover new perspectives on the Essex landscape and the ideas at the heart of Simon Carter’s work. With activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy alongside the exhibition.

Exhibition Events Programme

The Essex Landscape with Art Harbour: Art Jam

Fri 16 Oct, 4:30pm

Join us for a special edition of Art Harbour’s Art Jam, where you’ll create your own artworks inspired by Simon Carter’s iconic landscapes.

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Colchester Art Society Presents: From The Landscape: Building an Exhibition with Simon Carter 

Thu 29 Oct, 7pm

Colchester Art Society invites you to the Autumn Lecture at Firstsite, with CAS President Simon Carter.

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Simon Carter and Sally Shaw in Conversation with Hana Loftus 

Sat 12 Dec, 6:30pm

Join artist Simon Carter, Firstsite Director Sally Shaw and architect, planner and writer Hana Loftus for a special conversation exploring the ideas, influences and inspirations behind Simon Carter: From the Landscape.

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About the exhibition

For more than 40 years, Frinton-based artist Simon Carter has walked, drawn and painted the landscape around him.

“From the Landscape” brings together this long relationship with the Essex coast and countryside in an exhibition that asks us to look at painting in a different way.