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Try something new With summer nearly over (sob!) we've a host of terrific events lined up. Great music from bluegrass to jazz,  a wide range of theatre, a new series of our popular Art Lectures, superb exhibitions -- there's something for everyone this autumn and winter.  Our new brochure is now out. You can download it here or pick up a copy from the Arts Centre and other points in the town. And with the start of the new term, why not try something new from our wide range of courses. Click the courses link above for details. Learn a new skill, hone an old one -- whatever your interests, we're bound to have the right thing for you.  

Meet the artists Don't miss our Meet the Artists event on Saturday afternoon September 4 when members of the renowned Greenwich Open Studios group will be at the Arts Centre to talk about their work. Click here for details. 

Open exhibition It's back. Entries are now invited for one of the region's biggest and brightest open exhibitions, at the Arts Centre in October. It's a great way to meet fellow artists, see what others are up to, and show your work to the public. Click here for details.

I Remember the War  Our book of Letchworth wartime reminiscences, illustrated by local primary school pupils working with well-known children's author and illustrator James Mayhew, has been highly praised by the Imperial War Museum and is available from the Arts Centre or David's Bookshop.  For details click here. For pictures and video from our VE Celebration weekend click here.

Get Dancing Herts Sports Partnership has teamed up with Saracens Sports Foundation to provide weekly dance sessions aimed at people aged 50 plus to take part in dance activities that will get you moving, giving you a chance to experience something new. Click here for details.

car-draw-logo.jpgCar Draw  You could win a funky new Mini First while helping the Arts Centre in the Foundation for Social Improvement's Great Big Small Charity Car Draw. Buy a ticket when you call in or buy online by clicking here to see our special page and follow the link at the bottom. We receive £1.90 for every £2 ticket sold in our name.  

Craft display Our display of work by the best of local craftspeople at the rear of the Main Gallery is the place to find that special present -- or just to treat yourself to something nice. For more details, click here.


 


 

Greenwich Open Studios

This renowned London group of artists comes to Letchworth with a lively and vibrant exhibition of works in a wide range of media.

You can meet members of Greenwich Open Studios on September 4, from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at a ‘Meet the Artists’ event --  not so much a private view but a public view open to all who live in Letchworth.

From: 
Wednesday, 1 September
To: 
Thursday, 30 September

Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters

 

An evening of great music with a country and bluegrass flavour from this terrific American band on their UK tour, featuring the powerful vocals of Amy Gallatin and wonderful guitar sound of Roger Williams. 

Date: 
Sunday, 12 September

Courses

Children's fun activities and classes in Art, Drama and Music.  For adults too, from Simply Sewing to Tutored Life Drawing.

Exhibitions

A year-long programme in three galleries, by diverse artists showing work of national and international acclaim.

Events

Our many Special Events range from  touring theatre to jazz evenings and a monthly Comedy Club for adults, to discos and story-telling for children.