Art
for All
A simple and powerful expression of who we are.
Our mission is to make art accessible to all. We identify and remove barriers to inclusion to enable everyone to experience creativity and culture.
We are a creative home for our communities, running participatory programmes which achieve over 24,000 engagements each year.
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.
We pioneer research in culture and creativity, championing the vital importance of art and creative thinking across society, including in social inclusion, education, health and wellbeing, digital culture, environmental sustainability and the economy.
We champion innovation, supporting artists to develop their talent through commissioning and residency programmes.
Join us for a range of exhibitions, performances, creatives courses and learning programmes alongside many more opportunities to get involved.
Emeka Ejiofor – ‘Art For All’ Poem
Meet Emeka Ejiofor, the creator and owner of the revolutionary lifestyle brand True Colours Clothing. Emeka is a renowned poet/spoken word artist and a member of Attenborough Arts Centre’s Advisory Board. For our decade anniversary and exhibition launch event on 29 January 2026, Emeka produced and premiered a poem about Attenborough Arts Centre which we shared on the night. We are grateful for his amazing work and words, sharing our ongoing commitment of ‘Art for All’.