Homegrown is an ambitious artist development programme run by Birmingham live art agency Home For Waifs and Strays, supported by Arts Council England and the Jerwood Charitable Trust. The aim of the programme is to showcase some of the great live art and performance talent in the West Midlands by giving emerging artists the chance … [Read more…]
Two different Pokémon related events here: POKEMON GO FOR GOOD – Ampersand Projects Thursday 25 August, 6-8pm at Eastside Projects Pokemon Go is a free-to-play, location-based augmented reality game which has quickly become a global phenomenon. It has been downloaded by more than 100 million people worldwide and has been credited with popularising augmented reality gaming, as … [Read more…]
Craftspace in partnership with mac birmingham present a unique one hour performance by the Torcher Chamber Arkestra, seen live for the first time in England, led by glass artist Carrie Fertig and featuring composer Alistair MacDonald and percussionist Stu Brown. In this unusual collaboration Carrie Fertig creates a series of glass instruments, live, using the … [Read more…]
Adrienne from We are Frilly alerted us to these events happening in the Jewellery Quarter this weekend: Jewellery Quarter Festival Friday 22 – Sunday 24 July Starting Friday 22 July at 4pm with an after work party, this three-day festival celebrates the unique blend of heritage and thriving creative innovation in this quirky corner of Birmingham. The weekend will … [Read more…]
With suitable weather upon us, this weekend Summer in Southside brings the seaside to the city. Over the weekend, experience a vibrant carnival atmosphere where Hurst Street will be transformed with seaside sights, sounds and silliness. Be swept away by nautical encounters from a cod choir, deep-sea divers and even some pirates. Play on wooden street … [Read more…]
Join Warwick Bar this Saturday for a free day of family fun, films, art installations, open studios, activity workshops, a craft market, live music, street food and drinks! Grand Union’s studio artists will be opening their doors to the public, offering a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes. Edible Eastside will open their doors … [Read more…]
Antonio Roberts sent us this info about an upcoming workshop at Black Hole Club: Navigating the world of copyright and intellectual property can be daunting, but it’s important to know your rights and how protecting them can be central to your success. Come find out everything you need to know about copyright, the law and your … [Read more…]
MADE are looking to commission five artists from Birmingham and the Black Country to enliven a space under the M5 motorway in Sandwell for a one day event on Saturday 16 July 2016. The commissions are inspired by MADE’s vision for a Black Country Garden City utilising a neglected section of land under the raised … [Read more…]