News
18th September 2024
We are happy to announce that our café refurbishment has completed, as we once again re-open the café for all. Work began in August to update the café’s appearance to...
10th September 2024
In this fast-paced, digitised age, it is a precious experience to quieten the mind and feel the pulsations of nature and create beautiful works of art through your hands. The...
3rd September 2024
As we enter autumn meaning the year is coming to an end, are you feeling particularly busy and stressed? Why not immerse yourself in the world of pottery and crafts...
20th August 2024
As the summer holidays come to an end, don’t miss the month-long opening of Jenny Holzer’s exhibition to experience the vibrancy of contemporary art. Jenny Holzer is known for her...
12th August 2024
Our Family Rave Festival took place this weekend with over 300 of you joining us to rave and rebel! The revolutionary twist on the centre takeover let families of all...
5th August 2024
We are delighted to let you know that our new autumn programme has arrived. You’re in for a real treat as this launch also highlights our following spring season events!...
1st August 2024
You may notice that Attenborough Arts Centre is increasing the price of some of its Creative Courses and workshops this season. Creative Courses prices have remained at a similar level...
22nd July 2024
Image: Mark Smith Productions presents SYNERGY R&D Sharing. Attenborough Arts Centre announces its forthcoming 2024/25 performance programme, offering a range of events which celebrate leading artists and local talents, family...
14th June 2024
Jenny Holzer BLUE PURPLE TILT 2007 © Jenny Holzer. ARS, NY and DACS, London 2024 Attenborough Arts Centre announces its new visual arts programme for 2024/25 with three major exhibitions,...
13th June 2024
On the evening of Thursday 13 June, we opened our latest exhibition: ARTISTS ROOMS Jenny Holzer, in partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. The launched drew in over...
4th June 2024
Did you know that from the very earliest of times, people have been drawing each other? It is an amazing discipline that benefits both professional artists and casual drawers alike...
31st May 2024
Happy Pride Month! June is a vibrant and inclusive celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, reflecting on their history and achievements while understanding the ongoing struggles for equality. This month brings...
30th May 2024
Earlier this month we held their first national Symposium to share the achievements of its award-winning SENsory Atelier programme, funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation. The Symposium opened with welcome speeches...
15th May 2024
Following on from the successful productions at Botanic Garden last year, Attenborough Arts Centre in collaboration with the University of Leicester’s Conferences and Estates team are hosting two upcoming events...
10th May 2024
Image: Jenny Holzer BLUE PURPLE TILT 2007 © Jenny Holzer. ARS, NY and DACS, London 2024 Attenborough Arts Centre is proud to announce our upcoming exhibition ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer,...
7th May 2024
Like all creative pursuits, arts and crafts have the ability to improve the quality of our lives through the process of creation. But don’t just take it from us –...
29th April 2024
On Saturday 27 April over 600 visitors came to our centre to take part and get some goodies from our Craft & Art Fair. A highlight in our programme, the...
22nd April 2024
Earth Day is back for 2024, to share the importance of protecting and valuing our planet through positive environmental and sustainable actions. Working together, we can all make a difference...
9th April 2024
At our upcoming Craft & Art Fair, 27 April 11am – 4pm, alongside our unique range of artists and crafters we will also be featuring work from the late Alan...
4th April 2024
Throughout all of our programming through creative courses, performances, learning, exhibitions and more, we work with a range of diverse artists from all over the world. As important as it...
27th March 2024
The Curatorial Trainee role has been a part of Attenborough Arts Centre’s team since 2018, created to offer a unique opportunity within the visual arts sector. Funded by Arts Council...