An evening of three-minute mini-talks and soap-box shout-outs that puts a spotlight on diversity in Thetford.

A networking and training opportunity for creative practitioners and professionals working, or wanting to work in, diversity.

Hosted by Talia Randall, commissioned artist for Epping Forest, to launch a new podcast series that captures the voices of regular visitors to the forest.

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical Indian percussion, bringing together the talents of Gurdain Rayatt on Tabla and Jonathan Mayer on Sitar.

The CALFE Festival is back with an exciting line-up of multicultural, literary-inspired activities for children aged 4-11, celebrating Black History Month 2024

Join us for Global Village Rochford for a vibrant afternoon of live music, storytelling, and dance! Part of Orchard Finale taking place across Rochford Town Centre

All are welcome to a reading from a new play written by Hannah Kumari, inspired by life of the revolutionary Princess Sophia Duleep Singh and her siblings.

The Mother Earth Forest Parade was colourful celebration of care amongst people and the woods. In September 2024 nature lovers gathered  in Hatfield Forest for  mask making, a Mother Earth…

We run a programme of Salons, networking events offering professional support, insight and training to creatives working in diversity

This summer Global Village comes to Doddinghurst! Enjoy storytelling, circus performance, live music and dancing at this special event, inspired by Helen Rundeer Singh Ahluwalia of Kapurthala

This Summer the world comes to Rayleigh in this special Global Village event with live music, storytelling, food and dance.

Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2024 Wednesday 17 July – Sunday 21 July The Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2024 took place in venues across Thetford in Norfolk, with cultural…

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hatfield Forest being gifted to the public, we’re exploring our relationship with the woods through fresh eyes and fearless feet. This guided storytelling walk…

Global Rhythm, Ipswich’s free festival of world and roots music returns to Christchurch Park this July!

This special mash-up event puts a spotlight on diverse artists working within movement and creative tech.

Come along and meet commissioned artists Kirst Badenoch and Wayward, find out more about their work, and cast a spell for the forest by contributing your offerings of care to…

Global Village Presents… Nani Vazana Book at https://colchesterartscentre.com Nani Vazana is one of the world’s very few songwriters who writes and composes new songs in the endangered Ladino language. In…

Stand Up For Diversity: Essex Writers House An evening of 5 x five-minute mini-talks and short soap-box shout-outs that put a spotlight on diversity, writing, words and storytelling. Hosted in…

The Human Library unJudge someone Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can borrow a book from a range of titles. The difference is that…

You are invited to an evening of three-minute mini-talks and soap-box shout-outs that puts a spotlight on diversity, in partnership with Start Thurrock.

A call to action for diverse women of Colchester to assemble for International Women’s Day.

Come and find out more about Princess Helen and the Punjabi heritage on your doorstep with this pop-up exhibition at Brentwood Library

A street and online exhibition of artworks celebrating the wildlife of Bourne Mill and Colchester, bringing visual interpretive artworks to city walls in a visual rewilding of urban streets.

All are invited to Global Village in Rochford, bringing people together to celebrate cultures from all corners of the world, as part of the ORCHARD programme.

An overview of BHM events in Norwich, organised by friends and partners across the East of England

Celebrating the Festival of Light with cricket, food and a light show.

The New Generation Development Agency host a variety of events in celebration of Chelmsford Black History Month 2023.

An overview of Black History Month events in Colchester

Presenting readings, storytelling, poetry, music and creatively engaging activities from children’s authors of culturally diverse heritage, online and at Chelmsford Museum

Enjoy a day trip from London to Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories and then on to Libation at Firstsite Gallery.

An overview of BHM events in Suffolk, organised by friends and partners across the East of England

Events to access online this Black History Month

For this year’s Black History Month, you are invited to a fashion show at the Minories in Colchester.

Colchester Life in the UK CIC invite you to a day of cultural integration, with food stalls, music, a fashion show and other family fun.

This October, the University of Essex will be celebrating Black History Month, responding to this year’s theme of Celebrating the Sisterhood.

Black History Month event in Southend, with a focus on Saluting our Sisters

Africans Families in the UK invite you this special gathering at Firstsite Colchester to honour the achievements of individuals and raise awareness of cancer.

This month Ignite are celebrating Black History Month, hearing from inspirational creatives on their journeys and inspirations.

Come and celebrate Black History Month in Basildon, with performances and stalls all afternoon in St Martin’s Square.

Thurrock Screen Culture Festival is back with a packed programme international film screenings, computer games, digital art, an exhibition, talks and networking events.

Circus Raj return to Hadleigh Country Park in Essex, with a cast of aerialists, acrobats, musicians, slack-rope walkers, giant puppets characters and eye-watering displays.

Two celebratory events this August at Waxham Summer Camp, bringing world music to the coastal area of rural North Norfolk.

All are invited to the Global Village in Doddinghurst near Brentwood. Features Circus Raj, African storytelling, Henna Art, Indian food and more!

For the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, Ancient House Museum in Norfolk invites you to join them for a free weekend of special activities and events.

All are welcome to the grand finale for the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023 in Norfolk, bringing together colourful and vibrant performances with artists from India, East Anglia, and…

Come along to the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life in Norfolk, which will have free admission on 8 and 9 July as part of the Festival of Thetford &…

Come along to the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life in Norfolk, which will have free admission on 8 and 9 July as part of the Festival of Thetford &…

Join us for a weekend of cultural celebrations inspired by the life and legacy of the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in Norfolk.

or the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, Ancient House in Norfolk welcomes you to join them on the Princess Catherine Family Trail.

For the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, Sikh Museum Initiative brings the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum to Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Join Gurinder Singh Mann, historian and Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, for a talk on Maharajah Duleep Singh and the Koh-i-noor Diamond, as part of the Festival of Thetford…

To mark the 130th Anniversary of the death of Maharajah Duleep Singh, Sikh Historian Peter Bance will talk about his amazing life and legacy.

For the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, Ancient House Museum in Norfolk invites you to join them for a free weekend of special activities and events.

Come along to the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life in Norfolk, which will have free admission on 8 and 9 July as part of the Festival of Thetford &…

For the Festival of Thetford & Punjab in Norfolk, join Rav Singh, founder of A Little History of the Sikhs, as he tells tales from Lahore and Punjab using artefacts…

As part of the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Thetford Cemetery in Norfolk for family friendly tours

Use stickers and stencils to create a picture zine telling the stories of Indian and local servicemen in the Second World War, at Thetford Library in Norfolk.

Join Gez and Rosie Chetal for their 10th Annual Curry Night as part of the Festival of Thetford & Punjab in Norfolk.

Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can borrow a book from a range of titles. The difference is that books are PEOPLE, and reading…

Evewright Arts Foundation is delighted to announce Belongings: Windrush 75 as part of Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations.

Come and celebrate Colchester’s diverse community through food, music and performances.

An evening of three-minute mini-talks and soap-box shout-outs that puts a spotlight on diversity, at the Gibberd Gallery as part of Essex Book Festival.

At Hornchurch Theatre, Essex. Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre present Happy Birthday Sunita, a comic family drama that explores British Asian bi-culturalism

In partnership with Culture Chelmsford, we’re bringing the world to you at Tea, Toast and Talk in the Meadow Shopping Centre this Easter, with free drop-in workshops for all to enjoy.

You are invited to take part in Roar! a radical quilting project run by Eye of Boudica and Community360 for Women’s History Month 2023.

You are invited to march to celebrate women who roar, as part of International Women’s Day.

An evening of short performances, readings and shout-outs, as part of Community360’s Women’s Festival to mark International Women’s Day 2023.

A day of stalls, activities and events as part of International Women’s Day 2023. All welcome!

All are invited to an exhibition that celebrates the end of Becky Vincer’s commission for Dunton Hills. Come along to Brentwood Library to see the final picnic blanket design, alongside…

Do you represent and work with charities and not-for-profit organisations in Essex? Are you interested in delivering a heritage project for your local community? If yes, join us at our…

An exhibition exploring narratives around Empire, enslavement, and luxury consumerism at Norwich Castle and East Gallery.

All are welcome to this special exhibition, as part of the 2022 Festival of Jiangsu and Tendring.

Bringing together people who want to champion and celebrate diversity in the arts and in our communities. Taking place at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.

October is Black History Month, and once again we’re supporting events and activities taking place across the county.

Ancient House Museum celebrates Black History Month This October Ancient House in Thetford, Norfolk is joining organisations across the UK to celebrate Black History Month. The museum has events to…

An exhibition at Norfolk Record Office as part of the Festival of East Anglia & Punjab. (Norwich in Norfolk)

Artists at Parndon Mill invite all to join them for homemade tea with Syrian and Indian Snacks, storytelling and craft workshops.

A new collection of landscape paintings depicting the Bradwell coastline, exhibited at the Chapel of St Peter on the Wall, Bradwell-on-Sea

An exhibition exploring narratives around Empire, enslavement, and luxury consumerism at Firstsite in Colchester.

The South Asia Collection Museum in Norwich (Norfolk) presents this unique exhibition of beautiful Pakistani metalwork.

We are delighted to be supporting this year’s Thurrock Film Festival, which presents an exciting programme of in-person and online screenings, live music and Q&As

East Beach Festival is coming to Southend and it is going to be a Caribbean carnival by the sea, celebrating Southend’s City Status and 60 years of Jamaican Independence.

Head to Tilbury Docks this August to discover the stories of the Ten Pound Poms, who travelled from Tilbury Port to Port Adelaide to start a new life in Australia.

S&S Caribbean Cafe invites you to their Jamaican Independence Celebration event at Firstsite in Colchester

A free, fun family and community day inspired by the The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion exhibition at Firstsite, Colchester

An exhibition in Thetford, Norfolk celebrating the life of Princess Catherine Duleep Singh on the 150th anniversary of her birth. Part of the Festival of East Anglia & Punjab.

Exploring the cultural links between East Anglia and the Punjab, through the story of the last royal family of the Punjab, who lived in Norfolk.

For the Festival of East Anglia & Punjab, Sikh Museum Initiative will be bringing the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum to Ancient House, Thetford (Norfolk)

Campaigning For Girls Rights! An empowering workshop for 9-12 year olds, with author and girls’ rights activist Sufiya Ahmed. A free event at Chelmsford Library, as part of Essex Book…

Essex Cultural Diversity Project is delighted to be supporting Kabul Goes Pop at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. The production runs from Wednesday 15 June until Saturday 18 June.

Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can borrow a book from a range of titles. The difference is that books are PEOPLE, and reading…

You are invited to join us for a talk, tour, food and refreshments, to celebrate the fascinating story of Princess Helen Rundeer Singh Ahluwalia of Kapurthala who lived in Essex…

All are invited to an evening of three-minute mini-talks, short soap-box shout-outs that put a spotlight on diversity, writing, words and storytelling.

An exhibition of experimental photography at the National Trust in Flatford, the culmination of artists Liz Harrington and Laurence Harding’s commission.

Mike Roberts, composer and sound artist, launches the Woven Sound Exhibition at Paycockes House, the culmination of his recent commission at the National Trust in Coggeshall.

A communally-created tapestry of individually crafted felts, created in collaboration with visitors, volunteers and local communities at Bourne Mill

October is Black History Month, and once again we’re supporting events and activities taking place across the county.

This special event brings women together from diverse backgrounds to share experiences and stories, support each other and inspire positive change.

A day of dance, music and performance from around the world, with Caribbean Steelpan band, dance, music, tai chi, yoga and world food stalls.

Join us in Thetford for the Punjab Cultural Heritage Day, exploring Sikh heritage through the life, legacy and family of Maharajah Duleep Singh

Essex ActivAte Club Summer Holiday Activities at Hamptons, Chelmsford For children aged 5-16 In Summer 2021 Essex Cultural Diversity Project teamed up with Chelmsford Muslim Society and IQRA Learning Centre to run…

All are welcome to this special Windrush event which celebrates the Windrush generation and Afro-Caribbean culture through talks, music, art, performance and dance.

Join us for a free seaside screening of Gurinder Chadha’s iconic film Bend it Like Beckham, with Indian food, henna hand painting, art, drumming, tai chi and storytelling.

An exhibition as part of a week-long programme of events to spark creative conversations about Chelmsford’s waterways.

Chelmsford City Council, Essex Cultural Diversity Project and local partners have come together to provide family fun and food at Langton Hall in Chelmsford

For Estuary 2021, Lata Uphadyaya travels around the estuary in the white Ford Transit van she has transformed into a travelling art and conversation space.

We are busy planning live events for this Summer and beyond. In the meantime enjoy our DIGITAL EXPERIENCES, bringing people together and keeping you connected

Learn how to harness the power of storytelling, hone your technical skills and unlock the creative potential of your mobile phone, with filmmaker Rehmat Rayatt.

All are invited to an evening of three-minute mini-talks, short soap-box shout-outs that put a spotlight on women and diversity.

BBC Essex presenter Rob Jelly hosts a special ‘Essex Voices’ programme, to talk about Chinese New Year Celebrations with Colchester Chinese Culture Society.

Dementia, Diversity and the Arts Wednesday 27 January Zoom webinar & online roundtable discussions *** Recording of event coming soon *** This special event celebrated the important role of art and…

Essex Cultural Diversity Project is supporting Black History Month this October 2020. There are a number of events taking place across Essex, organised by our friends and collaborators.

Ancient House Museum invites you to join them and gamer Moofle for a Live Stream of The Last Maharaja, an add-on content pack for Assassin’s Creed ® Syndicate.

For those at home alone or with family during the Coronavirus lockdown, sound artist Mike Roberts has moved his National Trust commission activity online for all to enjoy.

The Black Prince Watch Along The Black Prince Watch Along was a special afternoon, inviting audiences around the world to collectively watch the film The Black Prince, and then join us…

Artist Tom Cross invites you to share your stories, prompted by the questions ‘What is your First Memory?’ and ‘What might be your lasting memory?’

If you are a community group and organisation thinking of making a submission to National Lottery Heritage Fund, this is the event for you.

Woven Sound Workshop Fun for all the Family  Saturday 22 February 11.00am-3.00pm A series of free, drop-in workshops that explore the link between music and weaving patterns.  Uncover some of the…

Join artists Nicola Burrell and Lisa Temple-Cox, who will be working with visitors at Bourne Mill exploring ideas inspired by the mill and the beautiful Bourne Valley. 

Chinese New Year Gala 2020 This event took place in January 2020 at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford Filled with inspiring dance, art and culture, this vibrant celebration of the Chinese…

An evening of mini-talks, food and drink that put a spotlight on diversity, with short soap-box shout-outs on why DIVERSITY matters

Join commissioned artist Lu Williams for Zine workshops in Basildon this Summer!

Join award-winning poet Daljit Nagra as he delves into the theme for this year’s National Poetry Day: Truth. A free event organised in partnership with Essex Libraries

The Festival of Norfolk & Punjab takes place across Thetford and Norfolk, celebrating the Duleep Singh Family, the last royal family of the Punjab who lived in Elveden

Inviting emerging/established BAME and diverse artists to join us in Southend and Chelmsford, to explore the Creative Case for Diversity, commissioning opportunities and how to write a strong funding bid.

Global Village Village Green 2019 As part of the 10th Village Green Festival, Essex Cultural Diversity Project hosted the Global Village world music and dance stage, showcasing the best of local diverse…

The Global Village, a new concept of World Music and Dance, comes to Fling Festival at Hylands Park, Chelmsford this weekend

Shane Shambhu reveals his life as a ‘fat kid’ in the cultural melting pot of East London, to international performer in a bedazzling mix of comedy, theatre and dance.

Essex Cultural Diversity Project invites you to a special Windrush Day Celebration Event: join us for music, food, talks, films, art workshops and a pop-up exhibition.

For Windrush Day in Chelmsford, Sharon Watson from Phoenix Dance Theatre will be talking about there inspirations behind ‘Windrush: Movement of the People’.

Come and make your own Caribbean style carnival masks and headpieces with award winning artist and poet John Lyons. A free drop-in event for families in Chelmsford

A fascinating talk by poet, novelist, and musician as part of our Windrush Day in Chelmsford, about his latest novel ‘Kitch’ inspired by Lord Kitchener.

Lawrence Walker, Chair of Black History Month Colchester opened our Windrush Day with a welcome talk, poetry by poet and painter John Lyons, and a short film.

Days Like These is an exploration of the beauty of Jaywick Sands by artists Close and Remote and the Jaywick community, using watercolours, sound and virtual reality.

From January to March 2019, Arooj Khan will be running events in Grays as part of her artist commission, exploring people, place and regeneration.

Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can choose a book from a range of titles. The difference is that Books are people, and Reading…

Come and explore the theme of journeys, adventures and places around the world and in our imaginations. Part of Essex Book Festival.

An interview with award-winning journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Muslim, Feminist and respected TV and radio pundit.

Essex Cultural Diversity Project invites you to this special event for women, inspired by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: Suffragette, women’s rights campaigner and daughter of the last Maharajah of the…

Join us for an evening of mini-talks, delicious curry and live music, with this series of events that puts a spotlight on diversity, with short soap-box shout-outs on why DIVERSITY MATTERS.