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Open Call: Voyager 2000: Worldbeing & Wonder

31st January 2025

We are inviting artists to submit their artwork for our summer exhibition. Submit by Sun 2 Mar 2025 to be considered.

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We have been selected to join the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Programme!

30th January 2025

Firstsite is joining 200 non-profit cultural organisations from across the U.S. and U.K. in a dynamic scheme designed to improve essential digital infrastructure.

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Colchester’s Young Cultural Ambassadors Programme: Ignite Your Passion for the Arts

20th January 2025

  Are you aged 16-21 and passionate about the arts? Apply now for Colchester Young Cultural Ambassadors 12-month Programme!   We’re partnering with the Mercury Theatre, Essex Music Services, Colchester Arts Centre, and Signals to offer an exciting 12-month…

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New exhibitions coming up in 2025

9th January 2025

  2024 was another fantastic year for Firstsite: we’ve recorded a total of over 120,000 visitors who came through our doors to explore our 11 incredible exhibitions. Thank you for visiting us! But 2025 is shaping up to be…

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Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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