Art & Culture

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Art scheme distributes 25,000 mandala colouring books to help 'reduce stress'

Grant to help endangered heritage crafts in Essex

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Damaged elephants return to Southend streets as trail-goers urged to be gentle

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Updated Trail-goers urged to be 'gentle' as two sculptures damaged in Southend

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Basildon filmmaker to showcase satirical artwork as part of first solo exhibition

Stunning mural of King Charles is unveiled at Southend Airport ahead of coronation

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Art festival which 'revitalised the city' is set to return to Southend this summer

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Herd In The City white elephants have arrived ready to be decorated

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All you need to know about this summer's Herd In The City art trail

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Southend's Herd in the City elephant stampede is coming - here's how to get involved

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IN PICTURES: Artists' creative duck designs are set to be auctioned for charity

IN PICTURES: familiar faces of Southend dress as their alter egos

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IN PICTURES: Echo camera club's best snaps for 'walk your dog' month

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IN PICTURES: Christmas wonderland at Southend's the Hive Nature School

First Herd in the City elephant took five days and six Surfex staff to complete

A chance to see behind the doors of warehouse studios

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Famed Essex artist Grayson Perry unveils new work - a dolls' house with a difference

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Top ballet company to bring classics to Southend

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BBC poet on the bill of new spoken word night

Famous faces of Southend are centre stage in exhibition at the IronWorks

Amazing creations! Kids get creative at Sketchy Kids event in Southend

Artwork inspired by Westborough Ward, Southend at The Forum

Gallery left with £1k bill after 'squatters' get in and 'leave it in disgusting state'

Meet the Essex actor who landed a key role in popular new BBC drama

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The hidden affairs and scandalous life of famous artist who made his home in Essex

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The artist who creates meaningful pieces of Essex towns

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Sam Ryder signs portrait by talented artist to fundraise for rare condition

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Picture This: Gaz De Vere on why Pride is important and needs your help

Artist Andy Downes wants to welcome the creative community in his art space

Metal arts organisation celebrates 20th anniversary

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The "most ambitious" Leigh Folk Festival is back to celebrate 30 years

Southend artist Elsa James' new exhibition explores "what it means to be black and in Essex"

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Kids' auditions open for Peter Pan panto

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IN PICTURES: Iconic Hi-de-Hi show brought back to life in themed celebrations

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Students encouraged to take part in £2,000 maths based drawing competition

New Tea and Oranges for the City

New mural in Southend celebrates International Women's Day

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Shoppers were treated to live art demo from cartoonist Darren Goddard

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Stand 'In Her Shoes' at the Beecroft and meet Essex women from the past and present

Director holds Southend on Shorts - a multiple screening event at Southend Odeon

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South Essex's Perri Kiely opens up on success and his biggest role model

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'Success of LuminoCity highlights how Southend will thrive as a city'

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Valentine's gifts will be hidden in Leigh, Belfairs, Hadleigh and Chalkwell

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Heartfelt tributes to beloved artist who inspired countless children

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Precious artefacts and art work must be moved to 'alternative storage'

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Culture as a Dare back on the live music scene

Child survivor of Nazi concentration camp and famous sculptor pens autobiography

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Artist and beekeeper invites you to get involved in her re-wilding nature project

IN PICTURES: The dazzling seafront lights festival coming to Southend - what to expect

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Southend Film producer Ben Trebilcook review of the film See What She Did

Gallery exhibits sonic artworks

Exhibition ‘S’ for Southend to take place at Focal Point

Debbie Lane to premiere stop motion film at Horror-on-Sea festival, Southend

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