Description

Focal Point Gallery is South Essex’s only dedicated contemporary art gallery, based in Southend-on-Sea and open to all. Offering an exciting programme of largely free workshops, talks, outdoor film screenings and offsite projects, it also presents three major exhibitions a year featuring both international and local artists. The gallery’s aim is to inspire curiosity through producing and presenting thought-provoking art made today. Find us just behind Southend High Street in the Forum building and see what you can discover.

Telephone
01702 534108
Email address
Website
Venue name
Focal Point Gallery
Door number
The Forum
Street Name
Elmer Square
Town/City
Southend on Sea
County
Essex
Postcode
SS1 1NB
Map
Date and time
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Session information
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 11:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 11:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday 11:00 - 16:00

We operate a relaxed time every Thursday and Sunday between 11 and 12pm when the exhibition is open specifically for visitors with autism, Tourettes Sydrome or anyone who may benefit from a relaxed attitude towards movement and noise making. Amendments to lighting and sound will also be made.

Is this free to all?
Yes
Cost description

Free

LO provider type
Local Offer - General Provider
Offering services to
  • Secondary Children (11-16 years)
  • Young People (16-18 years)
  • Adults
  • Older people
  • Carers
Local Offer attributes
  • Adapted toilet
  • Changing facilities for children and young people
  • Wheelchair accessible
Local Offer facilities
Accessible toilets SEND friendly venues
Local Offer details

Please see Access and Facilities for more about our access and facilities including quiet times.

Local Offer Telephone
01702 534108
Local Offer email address
Local Offer age band

All Local Offer age bands.

Provision type
Universal