News
7th January 2025
Join us for the return of Attenborough Late, a fun-packed after-hours art experience the takes over our whole building. This year our galleries and café will be buzzing with music,...
6th January 2025
It’s the start of a brand-new year and that means we are welcoming back students for another term of fun, learning and creativity. Attenborough Arts Centre is your arts and...
5th December 2024
Our Curatorial Trainee Pamela Vivas, visited the world-renowned Venice Biennale this November to experience ‘Crip Arte Spazio: The Disability Arts Movement in Venice’. An exhibition by Shape Arts, the work...
13th November 2024
We are excited to announce the support of a new work titled The Winter’s Tale by 1623, a theatre company that’s all about shaking, shaping and sharing creativity based on...
11th November 2024
Celebrate culture and creativity with Attenborough Arts Centre this spring by experiencing our latest range of exhibitions and performances and get creative with artist-led courses, workshops, and a range of...
28th October 2024
Attenborough Arts Centre is excited to announce the support of a new work titled Nine Sixteenths by Paula Varjack, an an artist working in video, performance & participation. She is...
19th October 2024
Congratulations to In Good Company who have been awarded a grant of £99,999 from Arts Council England to enable the organisation to continue to invest in, develop and platform Midlands...
18th October 2024
On the evening of Thursday 18 October we opened our latest exhibition, Tim Fowler: The Ground. The launch drew in over 300 visitors who were the first to see the...
10th October 2024
We will present a major solo exhibition by Leicester artist Tim Fowler this autumn. Tim Fowler is an artist best known for his immediately recognisable paintings that feature a palette...
7th October 2024
Attenborough Arts Centre today announces the appointment of Jennifer Francis as Vice-Chair of its Advisory Board. Jennifer Francis is an experienced museums brand and marketing strategist who has held senior...
25th September 2024
Oil painting, an ancient and expressive art form, has always had a prominent place in the art world. And in our upcoming Captured on Canvas course, which runs from October...
19th September 2024
Next Gen. Creatives and Inclusive Youth Arts (18-24) showcase their responses to ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer exhibition through print, zines, poetry, performance, light and more in our Salmon Gallery. American...
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,...