Arts

Arts at the University of Essex

The University of Essex aims to offer a varied and active arts programme which interests students, staff and members of the general public.

At the Colchester Campus

Arts on 5 organises music, exhibitions and theatre productions throughout the year. This includes work by students and staff at the University, as well as professional touring companies. For more information, visit the Arts on 5 website.

Arts on 5 also arranges exhibitions involving the University of Essex Collection of Latin American Art. This unique collection reflects interest across the University in subjects related to Latin America. You may also be interested in ARARA, which is an online journal covering the art and architecture of the Americas.

Other arts events at the University’s Colchester Campus are organised by the Students’ Union who are also responsible for RED, the Students’ Union radio station.

In addition, the University has a choir is made up of staff, students and the local community. The University of Essex Choir undertakes performances around the region and elsewhere.

At the East 15 (Loughton) Campus

East 15 Acting School students undertake productions throughout the year, at the Loughton Campus and further afield including London. Most of these are also open to members of the public so for more information, see the East 15 website.

At the Southend Campus

The Southend Campus is home to some East 15 Acting School students  who perform their work to students, staff and the wider community, while the town centre location of the campus allows it to benefit from arts events taking place in and around Southend.