Michael Goodey, Signs in the Landscape, summer 2005, photo: Michael Goodey

Essex Summer of Art

Essex Summer of Art links arts events throughout the county in an exciting, innovative programme: from talks and workshops to artist-led events.

Events will be taking place throughout the county at a venue near you, so be inspired and awaken your creative mind this summer!

Click here to download a pdf of the Essex Summer of Art brochure and find an art trail near you.

To accompany Essex Summer of Art, firstsite has programmed a series of talks to take place across the county. These free events cover a range of topics and places must be booked through the host venues.

Below is a list of talks, please click on the titles for further information on each event… join us for one or all!

 

Art trails, biennales or festivals? A debate about modes of displaying art & engaging audiences
Southend Library, lecture theatre
Thursday 18 June, 6.30pm
Tel: 01702 534100

An evening with John Doubleday
The Burnham Museum
Wednesday 24 June, 6.30pm
Tel: 01621 875738

Defining an artist: an evening with Richard Layzell
Brentwood Theatre
Thursday 2 July, 6.30pm
Tel: 01277 200305

Where were you when they landed? The Warner Archive and 40th anniversary of walking on the moon
Town Hall Centre, Braintree
Thursday 16 July, 6.30pm
Tel: 01376 552080

The role of professional development for artists
Parndon Mill, Harlow
Tuesday 21 July, 6.30pm
Tel: 01279 426042

From Chelmsford to China: An evening with Grenville Davey
Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford
Wednesday 9 September, 6.30pm
Tel: 01245 606691

Artists’ Pecha Kucha
Benham Gallery, Cuckoo Farm Studios, Colchester
Sunday 13 September, 6.30pm
Tel: 01206 577067 (through firstsite)

Meet the artist: Richard Bawden
Hayletts Gallery, Maldon
Friday 2 October, 2pm
Tel: 01621 856503