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Exhibitions
Free
Lucy Harwood: Bold Impressions
02 December 2023 - 14 April 2024
Immerse yourself in the life and work of local artist Lucy Harwood (1893 – 1972).
Featuring over 100 bold and beautiful paintings – including landscapes, still live and portraiture – step into a world where colour and energy collide, as Harwood’s artworks command the space, their vibrancy and confidence.
Talks & Events
Late Lounge @ Firstsite
05 April - 06 December 2024
Multiple times available
Join us for late cocktails and strange happenings in our late night lounge. Ambient DJ’s create a sonic backdrop to a bizarre, surreal and at times truly mystifying collection of performances.
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Free
Claire Cansick: You and I Are Earth
14 October 2023 - 14 April 2024
What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.
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Capturing the Climate – Mixed Media Workshop
07 April 2024
Multiple times available
Build your confidence in pastel and acrylic painting with local artist Claire Cansick in this workshop inspired by her current exhibition at Firstsite – You and I Are Earth, with a delicious light lunch included!
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Boozy Brushes
19 April - 21 June 2024
Multiple times available
Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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Introduction to Collage Workshop
24 May 2024
Multiple times available
Sociable, creative and fun Introduction to Collage Workshop where you’ll learn new techniques, unwind and have a delicious lunch together.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
13 April - 20 July 2024
Multiple times available
Learn how to draw from the live model or practice your life drawing skills at Firstsite.
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Discovering Art with Jevan Watkins Jones
26 April - 28 June 2024
Multiple times available
Each all-day session, discover a different art medium with local artist Jevan Watkins Jones, including Watercolour, Indian Ink, Acrylic and more!
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Free
Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
09 November - 31 December 2024
In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.
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Watercolour Saturdays with Justine Moss
18 November 2023 - 20 July 2024
Multiple times available
A monthly meet up for watercolour painters and enthusiasts – open for all levels. Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory to develop your work
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All of Us Strangers
04 April 2024
Multiple times available
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are neighbours falling in love despite the presence of their pasts, in this intertwined fantasy romance All of Us Strangers by Andrew Haigh.
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The Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly
31 March 2024
1:45 pm
Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.
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An American in Paris – The Musical
24 - 27 April 2024
Multiple times available
The romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city are at the heart of Broadway’s breathtakingly beautiful new musical, An American in Paris.
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Dune: Part Two
02 - 05 April 2024
Multiple times available
Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
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Driving Mum
30 March - 04 April 2024
Multiple times available
Driving Mum is a darkly comedic road movie of self-discovery and acceptance across the beautifully photographed landscapes of Iceland.
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Glass Suncatcher Workshop
09 May 2024
7:30 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening of crafting where you’ll create your very own spring-inspired fused glass suncatcher
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Platform Asia: Germinate
03 - 04 April 2024
Multiple times available
Germinate is a touring programme featuring artists’ film and video works by seven filmmakers from West Asia, including artists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye.
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Robot Dreams (Relaxed)
30 March 2024
11:00 am
Based on the popular graphic novel by Sara Varon, Robot Dreams tells the adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in NYC during the 1980s.
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Exhibition on Screen: John Singer Sargent
16 - 21 April 2024
Multiple times available
Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era.
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Free
David Lock: In-between Us
23 March - 23 June 2024
Experience an exciting blend of existing work and never-before-seen paintings form London-based artist David Lock in his first solo public exhibition that delves into the portrayal and consumeristic reproduction of the male form, from antiquity to the present day.
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Occupied City
07 April 2024
11:30 am
Occupied City examines Amsterdam’s occupation by the Nazis during World War II, exploring the city’s sociological history.
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Double the difference: Help families enjoy free creative, connected and carefree days out
8 March 2024
We are delighted to be part of this year’s Big Give Arts For Impact campaign. This unique opportunity means any donations made to our Holiday Fun programme between 19-26 March – will be DOUBLED! Doubling your donation, means…
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