The cost of living crisis has affected us all this winter and as a public-facing cultural centre at the heart of the University of Leicester, we are working to help. […]
In the past, art was exclusive to the elite. If you wanted to be an artist, you had to have a patron who paid for your work and supported your […]
Over the 25 years since opening the centre, we have been fortunate to work with a strong network of highly knowledgeable, experienced and skilled tutors who are experts in their […]
Through the medium of oil painting, tutor Jemisha Maadhavji brings a contemporary approach to portraiture, combining pattern, bold colours and character to every portrait she paints. Maadhavji is a tutor […]
Through the past 8 weeks we have had the pleasure of hosting three placement students from the University of Leicester’s MA Museum and Art Gallery Studies. The placement at Attenborough […]
Sculpting with clay is a unique and often therapeutic way of making, allowing you to explore the endless possibilities of sculpture, ceramics and much more. At Attenborough Arts Centre our […]
Diane Hall has been a tutor at Attenborough Arts Centre since our opening, leading workshops such as Problem and Criticism, which helps artists at all stages of their creative career […]
Over 22 of our Problem and Criticism creatives have taken over the Salmon Gallery to showcase an exciting exhibition filled with a variety of jaw-dropping artworks inspired by the current […]
At Attenborough Arts Centre, we believe that the arts is something for everyone to enjoy and take part in. Our tutors work hard to provide hands-on creative workshops which inspire […]
It’s roughly two weeks since Attenborough Arts Centre 25th anniversary, where we celebrated the historical milestone of a wide range of communities coming together to forge a bond of diversity and […]