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

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CRAFTED Cermaics Showcase Sat 9 August, 11:00 - 17:30, DCA Centrespace

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Upcoming events

Hardcover Book Binding with Suminagashi Decoration

Hardcover Bookbinding with Suminagashi Decoration

Wed 6 - Wed 27 Aug 2025
People painting ceramils

CRAFTED: Bowl Painting

Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug 2025
close up of person painting the inside of a mug

CRAFTED: Mug Painting

Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug 2025
Artist drawing onto a slab of limestone

Masterclass: Stone Lithography

Fri 15 - Sun 17 Aug 2025
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Drop in and Play x DARE Academy

Sat 30 Aug 2025
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Weekly cinema
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Fri 1 Aug

New films from Fri 1 August

See what's on including Bring Her Back, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Four Letters of Love and more.
Learning
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Fri 1 Aug

Family Activity at DCA

Find out what's on for families during August and download our Family Activity Calendar
Cinema
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Fri 1 Aug

Accessible events this August at DCA

Captioned screenings, audio description and more.
DCA Stories
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Thu 31 Jul

Meet our DCA Print Studio x Jerwood Residencies participants

We host a number of residencies in DCA Print Studio, welcoming artists from all over the world into the studio to experiment with the equipment and work…
DCA Stories
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Thu 31 Jul

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective

Explore the daring films of a controversial auteur
Gallery
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Wed 30 Jul

A look back at Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood

From 19 April – 13 July 2025
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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