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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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Antiques Roadshow returns for another spectacular search at Firstsite

14th November 2024

  Press release:   The second episode filmed at Colchester’s Firstsite, will air Sunday 17 November on BBC One at 20.00 The Antiques Roadshow returns to Essex with more antiques discoveries, heirloom histories and treasure hunting amongst the galleries…

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

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