Best of the Best: A year of work from the Level Best Art Studio

Celebrating Creativity and Community: “Best of the Best” Exhibition Showcases Art by Level Best Trainees

From Monday 1st December to Tuesday 23rd December 2025, Level Best Art proudly presents Best of the Best: A Year of Work from the Level Best Art Studio, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and achievements of its talented trainees.

The exhibition features a diverse collection of artworks created throughout 2025, including drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, and more. Each piece reflects the unique vision and artistic growth of the Trainees – adults and young people with learning disabilities who have flourished in the studio’s inclusive and inspiring environment.

All artworks will be available for purchase, with 50% of exhibition sales supporting the five Colchester-based Mayor’s Charities for 2025:

• Colchester Foodbank
• Open Road
• The Not Forgotten
• Underdog Crew Studios
• Level Best Enterprises

Exhibition open: 1^st – 23^rd December 2025, Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm.

Private view for artists and invited guests: Friday 5^th December 6-9pm.

Location: Level Best Enterprises, 26 St Johns St, Colchester, CO2 7HB.

About the Level Best Art Studio:

Our aim is to provide adults and young people with learning disabilities (trainees) with the freedom and space to be as creative as possible.

In addition to painting and drawing, we encourage each trainee to try new techniques and find something that makes them excited, whether that’s printmaking, weaving, sculpture, textile art or illustration.

Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers ensure that our trainees have access to exciting art materials and work closely with them to inspire and help give them the confidence and skills to create their own unique artworks.

We seek out opportunities to share Level Best Art with our community, proudly exhibiting trainee artworks in local venues and galleries, turning pieces into merchandise and products for sale, and displaying trainee art on the walls of the Level Best Café throughout the year.

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