Now showing 62nd Essex Open Art Exhibition. A celebration of the incredible creativity and talent of artists from across our region. Come and explore the rich variety of work that makes the Essex Open such a special part of our cultural calendar.

BETWEEN US — ARTIST TALK THIS SUNDAY! 🎨 Join artists Peter Haugh, Jonathan Rust and Victoria Sills for an artist talk at Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea, this Sunday 18th October, 2–4pm.

🎞️ SOUTHEND CINESCENE PRESENTS… 🕯️ THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) Charles Laughton’s haunting gothic thriller comes to Beecroft Art Gallery for an evening of expressionist shadows, unforgettable imagery and Robert Mitchum at his most chilling. Tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/southend-…

“Meaning doesn’t arrive fully formed. It emerges in the space between what is seen, what is sensed, and what is allowed to unfold.” Between Us brings together Peter Haugh, Jonathan Rust & Victoria Sills at Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea. 6 Sept – 29 Nov 2026

BETWEEN:US @peterhaughart Jonathan Rust and @victoriasills will be hosting two artist talks at the Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea on: Sunday 18th October 2-4pm & Sunday 15th November 2-4pm No need to book, just turn up and meet in the gallery foyer. All are welcome!

Step into mystery with Picnic at Hanging Rock tomorrow at 6:30pm 🌿🕰️ Join us for a special screening of Peter Weir’s haunting Australian classic. Admission is FREE 🎟️ tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/southend-ci…

Southend CineScene Presents: The Salesman Doors 6pm Wed 1st April. Tickets free with donation eventbrite.com/e/southend-ci…

🎬 Southend CineScene Presents: Salesman (1969) Maysles Brothers’ landmark doc—raw, intimate, hugely influential. Wed 1 April, 6:30pm 📍 Beecroft Art Gallery Free tickets here eventbrite.com/e/southend-ci…

🌼 CineScene hits Southend with a cult classic! 🎬 Join us Wed 28 March for Harold and Maude — dark, funny, and unexpectedly life-affirming. 🎟 Tickets via Eventbrite eventbrite.com/e/southend-ci… Don’t miss it. 🍿

Opening Saturday - Colchester Art Society at 80. Expect a bold celebration of North Essex creativity.

Heidi Wigmore
State of Her
30/5-24/8 Three decades of work. An unflinching take on contemporary womanhood. From billboards and banners to painting, film and found objects, Wigmore challenges and subverts idealised images of the female form. Bold, political and deeply personal

Showing this Thursday at the Beecroft 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY - Trailer youtu.be/oR_e9y-bka0?si=-mxu… via @YouTube Tickets here eventbrite.com/e/2001-a-spac…

Looking ahead 👀 This week, we’re previewing what’s coming up at the Beecroft in 2026. After the Essex Open (15 Feb), we celebrate Colchester Art Society at 80 🎉 For 8 decades, CAS has championed the visual arts in North Essex. Opens 7 March.

Showing this week Southend CineceneS presents 'WINGS OF DESIRE' Wim Wenders’ hypnotic masterpiece — on the big screen. Featuring a rare, electric appearance by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, performing as themselves in the film’s underground Berlin scenes. eventbrite.com/e/southend-ci…

🎄 LA VITA È MERAVIGLIOSA (English-language version) 🎄 Join us this Friday for a free rare screening of La vita è meravigliosa — the English-language version — starring James Stewart, at Beecroft Art Gallery. 📅 Fri 19 Dec ⏰ 2pm 🎟️Free

🎄 Beecroft Art Gallery – Christmas Opening Hours Mon 22 Dec – Closed Tue 23 Dec – Closed Wed 24 Dec – 11am–2pm Thu 25 Dec (Christmas Day) – Closed Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day) – Closed Sat 27 Dec – 11am-5pm Sun 28 Dec – 11am–5pm Thu 1 Jan – Closed

Southend CineScene presents Wings of Desire (1987) 📅 7 Jan 2026 ⏱️ 128 mins 🎬 Dir: Wim Wenders A poetic, iconic dive into love, longing & Berlin’s soul. 🎟️ Tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/southend-… @SouthendMuseums #WingsOfDesire #SouthendCineScene #FilmScreening