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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549315017830
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-7/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549298351165
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-6/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549288351166
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-5/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T100000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549291684499
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-4/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549265017835
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-3/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549411684487
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-2/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549281684500
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:CAS Plein Air Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION:🌿 PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION 🌿 \nColchester\, observed in the open air.Nature\, landscape and the environment that surrounds us. \nColchester Art Society is pleased to present the Plein Air Exhibition\, a curated showcase of works created in response to Colchester and its surrounding areas. Featuring paintings\, drawings and works in other media\, the exhibition explores place through direct observation\, light and atmosphere. \nFrom expansive rural views to quieter urban moments\, the exhibition brings together a range of perspectives rooted in lived experience and the practice of working outdoors. \nOrganised by myself and proudly sponsored by Colchester Art Society\, this exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to engage with contemporary plein air practice and the diverse ways artists respond to their environment. \n🎨 Exhibiting artists: Members of Colchester Art Society📍 Inspired by Colchester & surrounding areas🖼️ Paintings\, drawings and mixed media \nVisitors are warmly invited to attend the Meet the Artists event on 15th January\, 12–3 pm\, and to enjoy the exhibition throughout its run. 🎨✨
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cas-plein-air-exhibition-2026/
LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Wandering - Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Blow away the cobwebs of winter with a walk through the mind of Tina Bullen. \nJoin Tina at The Sentinel Gallery\, Wivenhoe\, to experience her free art show\, Wandering. Here you’ll find a variety of original artworks (and more!) based on the famous Wordsworth line\, ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’. The artworks depict the great outdoors of Essex and beyond; its epic landscapes\, woodlands and skies. More than this\, the show will be a peaceful\, immersive sensory experience that will literally have you breathing in fresh air\, revelling in nature and watching moving skyscapes as they flow over the artwork. This is a show not to be missed. \nAll work is for sale.  \nThis show has been made possible by funding\, gratefully received from the Hervey Benham Trust.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wandering-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Sentinel Gallery\, The Sentinel Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T053000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: James Cook’s Typewriter Art
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition News! Preparations are underway for my free exhibition of my typewriter art in celebration of the grand reopening of Colchester Library. Details below �  \n� Open 1st – 5th December� Colchester Library\, Trinity Square\, CO1 1JB\, � No ticket required \nI will be here on Friday 5th so if you have any prints or typewriters (yes you heard that right!) which you’d like me to sign\, then bring them along!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-james-cooks-typewriter-art/
LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T163000
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SUMMARY:BENCHspace jewellery Winter Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Oh yes it’s that time again!Our wonderful winter exhibition is on from 18th-23rd November 9.30am – 4.30pm with a late night on Thursday 20th til 7pm! \nWhere: The Sentinel Gallery\, Wivenhoe\, CO7 9DXWhat: Come and see what our students learn on our jewellery courses\, browse the work of 14 talented jewellers and buy a unique one-off handmade piece crafted with love (and usually lots of swearing 😂)See you there for an exquisite unique jewellery pop up ! \nNo tickets or booking needed
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/benchspace-jewellery-winter-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Sentinel Gallery\, The Sentinel Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T201534Z
CREATED:20250729T071112Z
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SUMMARY:EAST@30
DESCRIPTION:Have you booked for a talk at the ArtConTex event.\nOn Friday 3 October two of these will be by EAST members.\nThe first EAST@30 compliments the exhibition which will be on display during the whole event.\nThe second relates to the research of our member Janette Bright and looks at textile links with the Foundling Hospital. \nBook by 28 August 2025 to confirm your slot for these or any other talks. \nIn addition a whole host of other exhibitions etc will be happening over what looks to be an exciting new textile event. \nThe Foundling Museum #artcontex #textileart #EAST@30
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/east30/
LOCATION:The Minories\, Colchester\, The Minories\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Talks
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DTSTAMP:20260902T075525Z
CREATED:20250715T071142Z
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SUMMARY:ArtConTex
DESCRIPTION:Out of the Fold will be one of the textile groups exhibiting at this celebration of textiles at The Minories\, Colchester in October 2025. Free entry.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/artcontex/
LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:SPACE Colchester Artist Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Sat 13 Sep\, 10am – 5pm – OPEN STUDIOS \nCome and explore our artist studios at 37 Queen Street\, meet artists\, photographers\, designers\, illustrators and all sorts of creative people face to face and buy works of art directly from their studio. The day coincides with Colchester’s Heritage Open Days programme which runs from 12 – 21 September. \nSat 13 Sep\, 12pm and 2pm – Free guided tours of the old police station \nTours of the building\, led by former CID and Scenes of Crime Officer Chris Farndell\, who served at Queen Street police station\, will be held at 12pm and 2pm. Tours are free\, but places are limited so booking is essential. Book your free place here > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-tours-of-the-former-queen-st-police-station-colchester-tickets-1468778278369?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/space-colchester-artist-open-studios/
LOCATION:37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, United Kingdom\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T075055Z
CREATED:20250813T071021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T075055Z
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SUMMARY:Rob Bishop Exhibition/ Appearance 6th of September 1 - 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:M P Gallery invites you to meet the Artist Rob Bishop at his Exclusive Exhibition on the 6th of September 1 – 3pm  \nBe Among the first to experience Rob Bishop’s Latest Collection of Contemporary artworks\, striking pieces meticulously crafted on maple wood.  \nAlong with a New body of work that has been kept under wraps all year\, developed for you in secret and revealed for the very first time at this special event  \nFor more information please contact us on 01206 560395 / sales@mpgallery.co.uk
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rob-bishop-exhibition-appearance-6th-of-september-1-3-pm/
LOCATION:21 Sir Isaac’s Walk\, CO1 1JJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 21 Sir Isaac's Walk\, CO1 1JJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260901T192724Z
CREATED:20250702T071018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T192724Z
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SUMMARY:Thunderbirds: Joy of Puppetry 60th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Following our popular Thunderbirds exhibition last year\, join us on the 5th and 6th of September during opening hours for a weekend of puppetry fun to celebrate Thunderbirds’ 60th Anniversary! \nTake a nostalgic journey through television history and the enchanting world of TV puppetry. View your favourite characters from the past\, such as Lady Penelope\, Parker and Brains – back to life. It is a must-see for fans\, families and anyone with a love for the artistry and charm of classic TV puppetry. \nSuitable for all ages. \nThis event will be supporting local charities as part of Invasion Colchester 2025. \nTickets are £6 per person\, including Castle admission. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/691502993858524/?event_time_id=691503000525190
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/thunderbirds-joy-of-puppetry-60th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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