The 'New Face for Leprosy' project, was conceived in 2019 by Emeritus Professor Diana Lockwood, to help challenge the myths and misconceptions behind this widely misunderstood disease. Together with photographer Tom Bradley, the project has visited Lepra's programmes…
Documentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs, film and personal stories to explore their lives. Created as part of The…
Discover 50 portraits of some of the world's greatest authors, created entirely using a typewriter by artist James Cook. Drop in during normal library opening hours. Free Entry. No Booking Required.
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s history, a real dinosaur skeleton has taken centre stage at Hollytrees Museum…
Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside works by more than twenty leading figures from the global street art and urban contemporary art movement. Unlike many exhibitions…
Discover over 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour Simon painted when he was 23, and three new series created especially for Firstsite. Existing and brand new works are placed over newly painted surfaces that respond to Firstsite's…
A fascinating new exhibition displaying one of the most stunning Roman burials discovered in Colchester in recent years, and the remarkable story behind the woman and her burial.
The next Art Trail will take place from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am to 5pm. A warm welcome awaits you as the artists and makers of Wivenhoe open their homes and studios and invite you in to view their most recent work.
We are delighted to invite you to An Evening of Banksy at The Minories, an exclusive event of art, drinks, canapés and fascinating stories behind one of the worlds most influential contemporary artists, all while supporting St Helena Hospice. Step into the provocative and…