Colchester is the cultural capital of Essex... and beyond. The talents of local artists combine with the cosmopolitan influence of the University and the Continent to create a vibrant and dynamic arts scene, as reflected in the variety of links below
firstsite firstsite is the leading contemporary visual arts organisation in Essex firstsite : newsite A new contemporary arts venue due to be completed by the end of 2008 as part of the St. Botolph's Quarter regeneration Rafael Viñoly Architects New York architects designing fistsite:newsite Cuckoo Farm Studios One of the largest studio groups in the eastern region, providing flexible and affordable workspaces for local artists in a special creative setting Chappel Galleries Shows work by professional artists grounded in the skill of painting, drawing and sculpture, many with national reputations as well as some who are younger or less well known North House Galley Frequent and varied exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculpture, original prints and books by modern and contemporary artists of East Anglian, national and international fame Colchester Art Society One of the leading art societies in the UK, past presidents having included John Nash and Cedric Morris The Victor Batte-Lay Trust Works from the Victor Batte-Lay Trust permanent collection Birch Gallery
Mercury Theatre The Mercury Theatre is a nationally recognised centre of excellence. It stages an exciting and varied programme of work, but is best known for the productions of classic drama staged by its acclaimed resident company Colchester Arts Centre Colchester Arts Centre promotes an eclectic mix of contemporary performance arts and has a reputation for presenting cutting edge work and high quality artists The Headgate Theatre The home of amateur theatre in Colchester . .
Colchester Orchestras . Colchester Choral Society Colchester Choral Society works to uphold and strengthen the English Choral tradition by performing public concerts to a high standard with professional soloists and orchestras Colchester Youth Chamber Orchestra CYCO is a charitable trust, founded in 1983 to provide young musicians in the North-East Essex and South Suffolk area with an opportunity to perform a range of classical and popular music at public concerts under professional direction . . Colchester Jazz Club The Colchester Jazz Club is dedicated to traditional jazz and meets every Sunday night at Stanway Rovers Football Club . . Gigs in Colchester Gigs in Colchester!
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