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

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Upcoming events

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Black and White Photography: Darkroom for Beginners

Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep 2025
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Made in DCA Print Studio Exhibition

Sat 20 Sep - Sun 5 Oct 2025
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Introduction to Printmaking

Sat 4 Oct 2025
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Unfolding ~ Correspondent

Sat 11 - Sun 19 Oct 2025
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Discovery Film Festival Schools Programme

Free screenings to enhance your classroom learning.

Remember a Charity Week

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Remember a Charity Week

Mon 8 Sep
Mon 8 - Sun 14 September 2025

Dundead Halloween: Booking Now

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Dundead Halloween
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Dundead presents The Phantom of the Opera on Tour
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Cinema
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Fri 12 Sep

New films from Fri 12 September

See what's on including Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Caught Stealing and The Roses.
News
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Thu 11 Sep

Introducing our new Head of Exhibitions

We're delighted to announce that Dan Brown has been appointed as Head of Exhibitions.
News
Children make art together during Spring Holiday Pop-up at DCA
Mon 8 Sep

Remember a Charity Week

Mon 8 - Sun 14 September 2025
Print Studio
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Mon 1 Sep

Get Creative in DCA Print Studio: October 2025 - March 2026

Book now for our autumn/winter Print Studio classes.
Learning
Adult and child making together
Fri 29 Aug

Family Activity at DCA

Find out what's on for families during September and download our Family Activity Calendar
Dundead
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Wed 27 Aug

A special Dundead event for Halloween

Join us for The Phantom of the Opera with a newly-commissioned live score
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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.
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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
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Print Studio

State-of-the-art facilities for printmaking, photography and digital design
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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