Visit

The landscaped former grounds of Wivenhoe House provide the setting for three outdoor sculptures from the Essex Collection of Art from Latin America. ESCALA’s outdoor sculptures share the park with others belonging to the University, all of which are brought together in a single sculpture trail that is freely accessible to the public. A leaflet for the sculpture trail will be available soon.

The Albert Sloman Library displays a small selection of artworks from the Essex Collection of Art from Latin America, including the Collection’s founding donation Memória by Charles Cosac. The Library also houses other artworks belonging to the University. Unfortunately, children under the age of 16 are not permitted to enter this building for health and safety reasons. For opening times of the Albert Sloman Library please follow the link below.

Arts on 5 encompasses the University’s gallery Art Exchange and the Lakeside Theatre. Both venues are located at the Colchester Campus on square 5. ESCALA has worked in collaboration with Art Exchange since 1993 and continues to develop joint projects with this venue and with the Lakeside Theatre.

The University of Essex is a partner to firstsite, the contemporary arts organisation in Colchester town. Firstsite’s impressive building, designed by Uruguayan-born architect Rafael Viñoly, includes the University Space where ESCALA holds three exhibitions a year. ESCALA and firstsite have collaborated since 1994 and continue to develop artist residencies, artwork commissions and education activities.