Exhibitions

Colchester has fantastic selection of galleries and museums as well as a good variety of multifunctional spaces and locations ideal for a pop-up art show. This means there's usually a great exhibition to take in whenever you choose to visit.

Firstsite is the best place to start, showcasing a selection of modern and contemporary pieces and housing a fantastic Roman mosaic. But this is just the beginning, browse the listings below to see what other exhibitions are on now and coming up.

Halla Groves-Raines Life in Patterns Dec 05

Celebrating 10 Years of the Firstsite Collectors' Group Bursary Awards We're thrilled to mark a decade of the Firstsite Collectors' Group Bursary Awards with our second exhibition this year that celebrates East Anglian artists who have received or applied for these…

Jane Ostler: Finding the Hand of Kindness Dec 05

'Finding The Hand of Kindness' is inspired by Jane's own life, reflecting on her roles as a caregiver, the impact of patriarchal expectations, and the everyday moments of kindness. Through her art, Jane invites us to see how creativity can be a source of comfort and…

Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances Dec 05

Marking 50 years since the English translation of 'The Hearing Trumpet', Leonora Carrington's 1974 novel, was published, this exhibition offers a fresh exploration of her extraordinary life, career and travels. What to expect Featuring over 50 artworks and objects by…

Nicola Burrell Concrete Dreams Dec 05

Nicola Burrell is a Colchester-based artist and sculptor who creates three-dimensional artworks that reflect her fascination with built environments and artificial spaces. Her creative process often begins with drawing and mapping out various locations, allowing her to capture…

Waterside Artists Dec 05

Christmas Exhibition Open Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4.30pm Open Evening Friday 29th November 6-8pm Late Night Shopping Friday 6 December 3-8pm Cassie Downes, Mae Kandoo, Chrissie Richards, Rachel Richards Ropework Nicky Sheales, Marlies White, Margaret Winter.

Ceramics and Glass Fair Feb 07

Our annual pottery and glass selling fair is coming back on 7th - 9th February 2025, this time in collaboration with Anglian Potters! It will feature high-quality artist-made pottery and glass, direct from the makers. The list of the makers participating will be released soon.