firstsite marks its 15th birthday

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 14, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Film, Visual Arts & Culture

Three hijacked jets on desert Airstrip, Amman, Jordan 12 September 1970 Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y, Johan Grimonprez, 1997 Photo: Johan Grimonprez and Rony Vissers © 1997- 2003 Johan Grimonprez

A month long celebration of art events
November 2009

Tate ARTIST ROOMS, a series of artists’ talks, 15 artists in 15 days, an interview with Akenfield author Ronald Blythe – all mark firstsite’s 15th year.

firstsite, the arts organisation based in Colchester, marks its 15th birthday with a series of events, commissions and exhibitions bringing life changing and relevant contemporary art to the local and wider community. firstsite has built a reputation for showing work by a diverse range of international, national and emerging artists. Now in its 15th year firstsite looks back at its legacy and track record of exciting programmes and commissions new work to mark the occasion, demonstrating its strength in working with artists despite not having a permanent home to exhibit the work.

In its first 15 years, firstsite has created its own unique and enviable blend of artistic programming, learning opportunities, and developing artist support.

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