Arts and Culture In Thurrock

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Arts and Culture In Thurrock Arts Thurrock is one of the local Council's organisations for creative & artistic societies from all parts of Thurrock. Support in applying for grant aid.

Its previous title was Thurrock Arts Council. https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/arts-and-culture/arts-and-culture-in-thurrock Thurrock Arts Council was formed in 1960 by the Thurrock Urban District Council to provide an umbrella organisation for all the arts groups in Thurrock. TAC is a democratic organisation that has administered grant funding on behalf of Thurrock Council and other funders in Thurrock. Associate Membership is free and open to any group, organisation, or individual by application to the executive committee. After a year as an associate member, full membership may be awarded, and constituted organisations can apply for funding. Thurrock Arts Council works with community organisations, council departments, Arts Council England and professional arts organisations such as Royal Opera House Thurrock, to provide opportunities for excellence and participation across the artistic spectrum.
· A central body for the proactive development, promotion, and management of community arts in Thurrock
· Increase funding opportunities for TAC members to develop their own work
· Encourage and instigate new arts activities, organisations, and events in Thurrock
· Bring new participants and diversity to the arts in Thurrock
· Ensure a thriving arts community with real and sustainable opportunity for growth
· Promote the development of dedicated community arts spaces
Why be a member? Being part of a larger organisation with greater influence within the area of Thurrock. Sharing news of activities with a wider audience. Help in planning to avoid clashes with similar events. Opportunities to join with other groups in shared events. Support of Thurrock CVS
Thurrock Arts Council updated its brand name in 2017 to become Arts Thurrock

19/01/2026

David’s medal presentation will take place on Thursday, 22 January at the Palace of Westminster.

12/12/2025

We’re launching our Winter–Spring 2026 season at Arts Outburst 🎉

From January to April, our programme is packed with free creative activity across Thurrock – from youth arts and creative wellbeing to artist development, volunteering and major community events.

We’re also building towards one of the biggest moments of the year: Light Up Thurrock 2026, celebrating five years of the festival, with a spectacular finale at Coalhouse Fort on 20 March.

As part of Light Up Thurrock, we’re inviting local dance teachers and groups to get involved in a large-scale mass participation dance piece, created by CoDa Dance Company – a powerful opportunity to come together and perform as part of this landmark event.

Find out what’s on, how to take part and how to get involved at www.artsoutburst.co.uk

Arts Council England Riverside Community Big Local - Grays Light Up Thurrock Thurrock Voices

Applications are open for two artist commissions as part of the 2026 T100 Festival, Seeing Thurrock Differently: A Journ...
09/12/2025

Applications are open for two artist commissions as part of the 2026 T100 Festival, Seeing Thurrock Differently: A Journey Home. The festival will celebrate Thurrock’s landscapes, stories and communities, inviting people to reflect on belonging and what it means to call a place home.
With dedicated support, selected artists will create new participatory walking events that help audiences see the borough through fresh eyes, drawing on creativity, storytelling and local voices.
https://t100festival.co.uk/artistopencall2026/

29/11/2025
29/11/2025

Here's a project well worth checking out!

Tuesday 2nd Dec, 11am-1pm, will be the Thurrock & Brentwood MIND mural unveiling event at their premises on Bridge Road, Grays.

The idea is based on The Elements – Water, Air, Earth and Fire. Each one represents a different feeling or experience: calm, movement, growth and strength.

Over 100 Thurrock residents helped to create this series of murals, each adding their own mark, message or design. Together, they’ve made a shared artwork celebrating creativity, strength and community, as well as Thurrock’s experiences of mental health and wellbeing.

We were happy to commission Well Social CIC to work with MIND Thurrock & Brentwood and help bring the idea to life! If you're in the area, do take a look!

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