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Messums East Opening in 2026 Messums East reimagines Lowestoft’s historic Old Post Office as a space for arts and community. www.messumcreative.com

10/08/2026

We are thrilled to be announce that we are supporting Unlimited's Partner Awards, and offering a £40,000 award for a new visual arts installation made by a disabled artist.

Our Unlimited Partner Award supports a disabled artist based in England to create a site-responsive and socially engaged piece for our Sculpture Park.

A quarter of the UK population is disabled, yet disabled artists remain significantly under-represented in arts funding, programming, and audiences. Unlimited's Partner Awards are working to close that gap, offering a total of £280,000 in support.

Rosy Gray, our Head of Living Art, said: “We’re so excited to be partnering with Unlimited on the Partner Awards. It’s such a fantastic opportunity to support the development of a new site-responsive work for the Sainsbury Centre Sculpture Park.”

Apply by Monday 28 September at https://weareunlimited.org.uk/opportunities/apply/partner-awards-2026-27/england/large-awards-25k-and-over/sainsbury-centre/

STUDIO SPACES We're looking for artists to join our growing creative community at The National Provincial Studios at Mes...
05/08/2026

STUDIO SPACES
We're looking for artists to join our growing creative community at The National Provincial Studios at Messums East.

Studio 8, on the second floor, is a shared studio space available for artists working in drawing, painting or textiles.

Studio spaces start from £213 per calendar month for a quarter of the studio, with the option to rent half the space if you'd prefer.

If you're looking for an inspiring place to make work, connect with other artists, and be part of a thriving creative community, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Complete our Expression of Interest form via the link in our bio or below
https://www.messumscreative.com/east/national-provincial-studios

26/06/2026

Messums art workshops for young people!

🎨 Tell Your Story – Print Making Workshop
👥 Aged 5 - 10
📅 19th July, 16th August and 20th September
🕰 10am - 12pm
🎟 Free - Donations welcome
🔗 theseagull.co.uk/seagull_shows/tell-your-story-print-making-workshop-for-primary-aged-children/

🎨 Pocket Zine – Print Making Course
👥 Aged 11 - 16
📅 19th July, 16th August and 20th September
🕰 1pm - 3pm
🎟 Free - Donations welcome
🔗 theseagull.co.uk/seagull_shows/pocket-zine-a-print-making-course-for-young-people-aged-11-16/

❗Please note - Participants must attend all three sessions (codes for next sessions will be sent after attendance at first session)
📍Studio 1 (Upstairs), The Seagull
👕 The activities may be messy - please dress accordingly

The Old Post Office is getting closer to opening, and we'd love to share where we're up to.Join us at The Seagull on 5 J...
24/06/2026

The Old Post Office is getting closer to opening, and we'd love to share where we're up to.

Join us at The Seagull on 5 July to meet the team, hear about the plans for the building, and find out what's coming next. There'll also be an opportunity to chat with us, ask questions, and share your thoughts and ideas as we prepare to open the doors.

Everyone is welcome. More information and free tickets via the link in our bio.

02/06/2026

There are still places available at our next Messums art workshop!

🎨 Catch of the Day – A Tetrapak Printing Workshop
📅 Sunday 7th June
🕰 10.30am - 3.30pm
🎟 Free - Donations welcome

Tetrapak printing is a fun and easy to use print form that repurposes cartons and produces amazing effects direct from your drawings.
Using the insides of cartons, you will scratch out your drawing using an etching tool, cut out shapes or make textures with different tapes to create an original design.

🎟 BOOK HERE - https://theseagull.co.uk/seagull_shows/catch-of-the-day-a-tetrapak-printing-workshop/

16/02/2026

Lowestoft is entering the competition to become UK Town of Culture in 2028 and we are leading the bid.

👉 We want YOU to get involved!

There are two local public meetings coming up where you can get involved -

📆 Monday 23rd February
📍 Battery of Ideas – London Road North
🕰 2.00pm

📆 Wednesday 25th February
📍 The Seagull Theatre – Morton Road
🕰 6.00pm

Or register your interest by completing the survey here - https://tinyurl.com/culture-questionnaire

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The Seagull Theatre, Morton Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0JH

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