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On the first Thursday of every month, Whitechapel Gallery celebrates the vibrancy of East London’s art community with curated recommendations for free exhibitions, music events, book launches, and more.

Explore galleries, artist-run spaces, and studios in our local area using our First Thursdays online listings to guide you. Alternatively, pick up a printed copy of the recommended programme from the Gallery foyer.

Get inspired – check out our latest Top 5 galleries and exhibitions, or follow one of our recommended Walking Routes to make the most out of your First Thursday.

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Music Night with Gusty Ferro and Joseph Ijoyemi

Bow Arts’ East London Art Prize celebrates the talent and diversity of art made in east London. This exhibition will present 12 incredible artworks shortlisted for the second iteration of the Prize.

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THIS YEAR’S MODEL ’25 part II

Part II of our Annual Members' Shows.

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Permanent Display

Hackney’s tradition of welcoming newcomers means that its history encompasses the world-wide roots of many communities. The displays reveal this diverse and changing history through fascinating interviews, objects and images.


Walking Routes

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February

First Thursdays is finally back with an exciting series of free events scheduled from 6 to 9 pm! There are three recommendations for tonight: a music night at Nunnery Gallery with Gusty Ferro and Joseph Ijoyemi, an annual group show...
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December

It’s December already, and you know what that means—First Thursdays is here again! This month’s self-led walking route includes three stops: Rich Mix, Ontrēp and Nunnery Gallery. The first stop will be at Rich Mix for Letters for Palestinian Childhoods....
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November

Join this month’s walking route for an autumnal wander around East London. The path will take approximately one hour and twenty minutes. The first stop will be at Haricot Gallery for Sending My Love To You, Baby, the gallery is delighted...

Exhibitions

Explore the current exhibitions at East London’s galleries, studios and artist run spaces.


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