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…
'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present. Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across centuries, reflect on the…
Embark on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting world of puppetry with our exhibition, Thunderbirds and Co: The Joy of Puppetry . Running from 29 March to 30 June, this exhibition is a celebration of the art and legacy of early television puppeteers, including local…
Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art. Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of opposites, form and anti-form, high…
Whether you’re local or an art lover from afar, save the date, mark the calendar and book time off, for the next Wivenhoe Art Trail is taking place 17 - 19 May. Each Wivenhoe Art Trail boasts familiar favourites and a regular turnover of new emerging talent, and, as usual…
Discover how science, art and imagination have intertwined over the centuries to shape our culture and fuel our dreams of distant galaxies. Be the first to experience interactive space objects, immersive extra-terrestrial landscapes along with sculptures of robots…
Władysław Mirecki - Chappel Viaduct Art Display This display will take place throughout the summer during Museum opening hours from Saturday 15th June to Sunday 18th August 2024. We hold regular event days throughout the year, see What's On for details. Come along and see the…
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line and Chappel & Wakes Colne Station. A special weekend of celebration for the anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line. 2024 marks 175 years since the Colchester, Stour Valley, Sudbury and Halstead Railway…
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…