Leigh on Sea News - art

2024 Leigh-on-sea Calendar available from Dave Amber

Now that we are (sort of) in the run up to Christmas we thought some of our readers may be interested in this new calendar from local photographer Dave Amber.

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Leigh Art Trail Returns

The Leigh Art Trail is back until the 16th July

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Southend Youth Council raise awareness of climate change through art competition

Southend Youth Council are raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues thanks to an art competition aimed at young people.

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Rock ‘n’ Glow elephant revealed for art trail

Essex artist, Neil Fendell, has revealed his completed elephant for next year’s spectacular summer art trail – Rock ‘n’ Glow.

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Essex Artist Paul Karslake’s Lasting Legacy Unveiled at its Hospice Home

The last sculpture created by a renowned local artist before he died has been given its permanent home as a legacy of his charity work.

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This Year's Art Trail in Review

The Leigh Art Trail may be over for this year but the organisers and artists are already talking about next years Trail after the success of this years event.

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Leigh Art Trail is Taking Place from Saturday 3rd September

The wonderful Leigh Art Trail is back again this year showcasing the talented artists we have in our great little town.

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MP Anna Firth unveils tapestry at London Southend Airport

Southend West MP Anna Firth today unveiled a tapestry at London Southend Airport that was much loved by Sir David Amess MP.

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Leigh Folk Festival Taking Place this Weekend

Leigh Folk Festival is taking place this weekend at Leigh Library Gardens and other locations around the town.

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Southend Festival returns: International artists will paint the city with epic street art murals

Southend Festival returns this September with a whole host of amazing events showcasing the city of Southend’s vibrant and diverse cultural scene including comedy, art, music, children’s events and much more.

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New arts and cultural centre to boost High Street

A community arts complex for creative, educational, and immersive events to support good mental health and well-being is due to open in Southend-on-Sea High Street.

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Bronze Arts Award is coming to Focal Point Galley in 2022!

Arts Award is a fun, challenging and creative programme open to young people and learners of all levels and abilities aged 11 and over.

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Twenty One reopens as a creative community café

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Focal Point Gallery are delighted to announce the reopening of Twenty One in partnership with Elwira Middleton, restoring this cultural and community café to the heart of Southend-on-Sea.

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Fascinating artefacts to go on display at new Southend Central Museum exhibition

An intriguing new exhibition is set to open at Southend Central Museum celebrating the history of collecting and humanity’s timeless desire to collect and view curiosities.

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Two Waterside Dusk Performances Close Estuary 2021

Estuary 2021 has announced two final events that will bring to an end the second edition of the large-scale arts festival.

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Southend YMCA Summer Programme Leaves Lasting Impression on Leigh Community Centre

Throughout the month of August, Southend YMCA hosted a free Summer Programme at Leigh Community Centre for children aged 8-12 years old.

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Creating Paul’s Lasting Legacy at Havens Hospices

A campaign is underway to secure a lasting legacy to late artist Paul Karslake at one of his favourite local charities.

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Council hops on to support Hares About Town

Two of the hares in the Hares About Town Art Trail – Rusty and Hare’s Magic – are being sponsored by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

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Art installation which converts sunlight and moisture to water on show at Southend Pier

A new art installation which uses panels to take sunlight and moisture from the air and convert it to drinking water is now on show on Southend Pier as part of the Estuary 2021 arts festival.

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Arts Award at Estuary 2021

Over half term, young visitors to Estuary 2021 can achieve their Discover Arts Award whilst enjoying all the festival has to offer.

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