The University of Leicester's arts centre - open to all

Our galleries are open 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday. FREE entry. We are also open some weekends but please call us on 0116 252 2455 weekdays to check beforehand.

Picasso plate on show
We now have a ceramic by the celebrated artist Pablo Picasso on permanent display, thanks to the generosity of Lord and Lady Attenborough.
Lord Attenborough was active in raising the funds to set up Embrace Arts, formerly known as the Richard Attenborough centre, and his continuing support as our patron has allowed us to develop and widen our performance and creative learning programmes for the general public, while maintaining a focus on disability and inclusion.
The Attenboroughs donated ‘Red Owl’ to Embrace Arts because its colour and contrast give most access to our partially-sighted visitors. They have given 140 Picasso ceramics to the city of Leicester to be displayed at the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery.

Featuring jewellery, textiles and ceramics to suit all budgets from less than £10 to £100.

Your chance to buy beautiful and unique works by some of the region’s finest makers. Perfect for that special gift – or why not treat yourself?
Gift vouchers also available.