Firstsite gallery

Firstsite is a public contemporary art gallery in Colchester, making and showing exceptional art and culture that celebrates the diverse and radical people of East Anglia in order to empower all communities to be creative together and lead healthier and happier lives. 

Firstsite's spectacular crescent-shaped building, designed by award-winning Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, provides a creative and social space like no other. Open all year with free admission and a vibrant programme of exhibitions, films, learning activities, community-focused initiatives and events to spark your imagination, alongside a café and shop, Firstsite is for everyone.