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.

Concrete Dreams: Just Can't Get Enough Oct 07

Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments, through paintings, photography, videos, visual poetry and drawings. Presented 75 years after Basildon in Essex was designated a New Town…

Gaia at Colchester Castle Oct 07

This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth’s beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK…

Essex & Suffolk Artists Past & Present Oct 12

Featuring paintings original prints sculpture & photography by noted artists from both Essex and Suffolk from 1930's right up to the current day. A number of the artists are recognised for being associated with Great Bardfield and Benton End. All works are for sale CLOSED…