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We enrich people's lives through art, culture and creativity.

What's on today and tomorrow

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Art of Action

Celebrating high-octane cinema with an exciting new season
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CRAFTED

Sat 23 - Sun 24 Nov 2024
Join us in our bright gallery space for our annual festive market.
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Christmas Crafternoon: Stationery and Gift Wrap

Sun 1 Dec 2024
Selection of four prints made by Aquatint Etching

Aquatint Etching

Tue 3 - Tue 17 Dec 2024
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Paddington, a little brown bear wearing a red hat, leans on a rock in a Peruvian mountain range.

Paddington in Peru

Fri 8 - Thu 28 Nov 2024
Paul Mescal kneels and dusts his hands, his sword by his side, in Gladiator 2

Gladiator II

Fri 15 - Thu 28 Nov 2024
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Christmas at DCA

Tue 29 Oct
Enjoy the festivities at DCA with workshops, events and screenings.
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Vouchers and gift memberships

A DCA voucher is the perfect gift for the film fan, artist or creative in your life. Alternatively, a DCA Gift Membership provides discounts, offers and priority booking.

News and stories

News
A sword fight between two men in Gladiator 2
Fri 15 Nov

New films from Fri 15 November

See what's on at DCA Cinema, including Gladiator II, Bird, Paddington in Peru and more.
Cinema
Ridley Scott directing Paul Mescal
Sat 9 Nov

Great directors, great films…

Check out the latest releases from some of the biggest names in cinema.
Cinema
A sword fight between two men in Gladiator 2
Fri 8 Nov

November films at DCA

Take a look at what's in store this month at DCA Cinema...
Learning
Children sitting at a table in Create Space doing creative activities
Wed 30 Oct

Family Activity at DCA

Find out what's on for families during November and download our Family Activity Calendar
News
Row of illustrated Christmas crackers on a green background
Tue 29 Oct

Christmas at DCA

Enjoy the festivities at DCA with workshops, events and screenings.
Learning
Peruvian flag and completed activit sheets on the wall of Create Space
Wed 9 Oct

Activity Sheets Inspired by Claudia Martínez Garay

Design your own tufting, create a coat of arms and more
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Gallery

Contemporary art exhibitions in our two beautiful gallery spaces
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Cinema

Bringing you new releases, vintage favourites and indie gems from around the world
A group of people choose paints in DCA Print Studio.

Print Studio

State-of-the-art facilities for printmaking, photography and digital design
Learning artist helping a fmily to screen print in Create Space

Learning

See, think, make and do at DCA
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Shop

Open Mon-Sun, 10:00-17:30
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Eat & Drink at Jute Café Bar

A popular choice in the heart of the city