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Warwick Arts Centre programme shortlisted for Museums and Heritage Award
The University of Warwick’s Arts Centre has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Project of the Year at the national Museums and Heritage Awards for its ‘Playing Out in Canley’ programme.
New installation kicks off Springtime Sculpture Trail at The University of Warwick
A colourful new sculpture has been installed today, 20 March, at the University of Warwick kicking off the University’s new Springtime Sculpture Trail.
Art without Borders: Warwick Arts Centre Welcomes Nicole Bachmann and Francis Offman for Summer 2024 Exhibition
Against the backdrop of unprecedented global displacement, the Summer Exhibition at the University of Warwick’s Warwick Arts Centre will delve into the experiences of migrants and refugees escaping oppressive regimes, conflict, and environmental collapse.
UniBrass Contest returns to Warwick for the second year in a row
The UniBrass Contest, the highlight of the university brass band calendar, returns to Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday 17th February 2024.
Iconic Breadfruit sculpture installed at The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick welcomes Turner Prize winner Veronica Ryan’s iconic Breadfruit sculpture to campus where it will be installed outside the Warwick Arts Centre, joining 25 other artworks that form the University’s sculpture park.
Warwick Ancient Drama Festival Returns with Aeschylus’ The Persians
The University of Warwick’s Ancient Drama Festival is set to return for its tenth year, featuring Aeschylus' The Persians. Funded by the British Academy, the festival will take place on the 25th and 26th January 2024 at the Warwick Arts Centre.
Celebrating the Spirit of Togetherness this Christmas at The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is bringing together its students, staff and the local community to celebrate the Spirit of Togetherness this Christmas with a diverse programme of activities, events and shows.
A New Creative Director for Warwick Arts Centre
The University of Warwick is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Byrne as the new Creative Director for Warwick Arts Centre. With over twenty years of production experience in performance sectors, Beth brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
University of Warwick's Arts Centre Takes Centre Stage in Coventry Rugby's 150th Anniversary Kit Launch Video
The University of Warwick's Arts Centre has become the backdrop for Coventry Rugby's much-anticipated limited edition 150th-anniversary kit launch video. This unique collaboration celebrates the rich history of Coventry Rugby and its deep-rooted connection with the city.
Family-Friendly Fun in ‘Planting Roots Festival’ at Warwick Arts Centre
The University of Warwick's Warwick Arts Centre invites families in the local community to a day of eco-friendly entertainment and creativity at the Planting Roots Festival on Saturday, November 4th, 2023.
Warwick Arts Centre gets ready to open doors to its Phantom Sculpture exhibition
Warwick Arts Centre will welcome visitors to its Mead Gallery as the Phantom Sculpture exhibition opens from 5 October – 10 March 2024.
University of Warwick to spend millions of pounds on cost-of-living support for students and staff
The University of Warwick has announced a £3.5m cost of living support package which will deliver help for thousands of students from the lowest income families, one-off payments to staff and an open invite for the local community to make use of facilities on campus this winter.
University of Warwick appoints Chris Hunt as new Commercial Director
Chris Hunt has been appointed as Commercial Director at the University of Warwick, and will start his new role in September 2022.
Science spectacular back in action at the University of Warwick
Scientists from the University of Warwick will be leaving their labs and striding on stage next week to entertain and amaze audiences as the Christmas Lectures series returns next week.
The Apocalypse is Now! and Sampling Sounds of Coventry’s Future - October events revealed
A festival taking place this month is aiming to answer big questions such as What does the future of Coventry sound like? and How accurately do blockbuster sci-fi space films like Gravity nail the actual science?
Warwick Arts Centre completes £25.5 million transformation
Warwick Arts Centre has now officially completed its four year long £25.5 million transformational redevelopment and has begun the 100 day countdown to prepare for its new full season of arts events on 1st October 2021.
HS2 Fund supports Warwick Arts Centre 20:20 project
Warwick Arts Centre has been successful in its bid to the HS2 Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and have secured £250,000 towards their Warwick 20:20 project.
University of Warwick's Christmas Lectures move online to bring the annual science extravaganza to your living room
Physicists at the University of Warwick will be working their way onto your Christmas viewing schedules as their spectacular Christmas Lectures return once again, with a little bit of Christmas magic (explained by physics). The University of Warwick Department of Physics has moved its annual science extravaganza online and they are available from 15 December.
Warwick Arts Centre receives £1.9m Capital Kickstart grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Warwick Arts Centre has been awarded a £1.9m Capital Kickstart grant as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund enabling the organisation to push forward with the completion of the renovation of the arts centre despite the financial challenge caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
Warwick Arts Centre awarded £483k in COVID recovery funding
Warwick Arts Centre has been awarded £483,000 by the UK government as part of the Culture Recovery Fund, it was announced today.