WORD! & Renaissance One Present: Poetry, Creativity and Shaping a Voice in the Arts: A Creative Workshop with Philip Nanton
A conversational and practical space to think, connect and ask questions. This workshop is for artists and creatives who enjoy writing poetry or are keen to develop techniques in writing […]
A Decade of Exhibitions
In 2016, Attenborough Arts Centre opened its new purpose-built galleries, creating a new home for contemporary art in Leicester. Since then we have welcomed thousands of visitors and hosted a […]
Jemisha Maadhavji
Attenborough Arts Centre is proud to present a new major solo exhibition by acclaimed portrait artist Jemisha Maadhavji. The exhibition will celebrate Jemisha’s vision of luxury, defined by her as a […]
Jason and the Adventure of 254
This exhibition is in partnership with Wellcome Collection. Wellcome Collection and Attenborough Arts Centre are pleased to present ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’, a major solo exhibition by Jason […]
Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles
This exhibition is in partnership with Hayward Touring. Attenborough Arts Centre presents ‘Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles’, an ambitious group exhibition exploring how artists are using textiles in surprising […]
Saturday Gallery Art Club
Saturday Gallery Art Club is 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 […]
Community Sunday Sessions
We are partnering with local creative community groups for our weekly Sunday Sessions, to support artists and organisations while bringing you incredible workshops each week. The sessions are designed and […]
Art Gallery Tours
Join us in our art galleries with our wonderful weekend team, as they guide your group through our current exhibition. Each tour will respond to the exhibitions on display, providing […]
The Magic Of It All – The Story of Strawbs Documentary World Premiere Screening
Celebrating the life and work of David Cousins at his alma mater. Attenborough Arts Centre is honoured to host the first screening of ‘The Magic Of It All’, a documentary […]
Zoo Indigo presents The Conditional Citizen (Don’t You Want Me Baby?)
The Conditional Citizen (Don’t You Want Me Baby?) is a darkly humorous performance about the absurd dance of trying to fit in. She copies. She mimics. She sheds. At border control, she […]