Firstsite

Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation based in Colchester with a mission to make contemporary art relevant to everyone. Our integrated programme of work includes projects, exhibitions and publications by established and emerging artists, as well as extensive learning opportunities and artists’ support initiatives. Over the last fifteen years firstsite has gained a strong reputation by presenting ambitious work to new audiences in the East of England and beyond. We believe that contemporary art offers fresh perspectives on contemporary life; we are continually looking for ways to encourage dialogues between artists and audiences. Our integrated programme is made up of three interdependent strands: Learning programme Artistic programme Artists’ support programme Plus Tate firstsite is proud to be a partner of Plus Tate. Plus Tate aims to support the development of the visual arts across the UK, and to foster a climate where exchange and partnership can flourish. Tate's resources are used to contribute to a network of organisations and individuals for the benefit of the wider public, expanding Tate's reach, and increasing public access to the national collection of British and international modern and contemporary art. Joining together to exchange ideas, knowledge, skills and resources, as well as programmes and collections, the Plus Tate partners, along with and facilitated by Tate, will broaden and deepen engagement in modern and contemporary art across the country. Partners The partners share a common vision and ambition to inspire people about art. Each organisation, including Tate, is undergoing organisational development and change, often involving a capital project. All are committed to expanding participation in the visual arts and to collaboration and exchange with the network as a whole. Plus Tate partners to date are: Arnolfini, Bristol BALTIC, Gateshead Cornerhouse, Manchester Firstsite, Colchester Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea Grizedale Arts, Cumbria The Hepworth Wakefield Ikon, Birmingham Kettle's Yard, Cambridge mima, Middlesbrough Mostyn, Llandudno Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange, Penzance Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham The Pier Arts Centre, Orkney Towner, Eastbourne Turner Contemporary, Margate Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn (Cambridge)