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Autumn 2026

Art Exhibition: I Dream From Where You Are

9 October 2026 – 14 March 2027, Gallery 2.

A new major solo exhibition by acclaimed portrait artist Jemisha Maadhavji. Bringing together painting and sculpture, the exhibition explores portraiture and identity, reflecting upon the artist’s concept of luxury as a deep connection to nature.

A range of people in a gallery space, with large scale oil painitngs on the wall, a large persian-style rug on the floor, and a circlular plinth in the middle of the room holding a metal sculpture of a flower.

Featured events

Every Saturday during exhibitions, 1pm - 3pm

Your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work. Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team.

Saturday 10 October, 7pm - 8pm

An enjoyable and educational cultural dance show case which tells Nritya, story telling expressions, and Nritta, technical dance pieces, suitable for all ages.

Wednesday 14 October, 1pm - 2pm

Each lunchtime session is a chance to slow down, settle in and experience an album as a whole, without interruptions or distractions. You can suggest an album you’d love to hear, or simply book a place and enjoy something chosen by someone else.

Recent news

12th October 2026

October half-term is a wonderful week to relax, spend time with family and try something new. To help we have a range of creative workshops, performances and events to inspire...

9th October 2026

On the evening of Thursday 8 October, ‘I Dream From Where You Are’ by Jemisha Maadhavji launched in Gallery 2 exploring portraiture, identity and reflecting upon the concept of luxury...

8th October 2026

Join us for the return of Attenborough Late, a fun-packed after-hours art experience the takes over our whole building. Explore the galleries, get creative in hands-on sessions, experience live performances...

Art for all

Based at the University of Leicester, Attenborough Arts Centre runs a range of arts and culture initiatives for our students and delivers the institution’s public programmes together with a range of partners, collectively engaging over 250,000 people annually.

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