There’s a couple of poetry events coming up which may be of interest to those of you who like to get creative with words. On 18 November the next Rhymes event, Meet the Laureate’s, is taking place at Margarett Rose Abri Cafe, Digbeth from 8pm. Poets at this months event will be Roy McFarlane in … [Read more…]
International Project Space have launched a new programme of moving-image exhibitions beginning on 10 November and running through until 17 December. Curated by a selection of three invited curators, each has proposed a programme that draws on aspects of their current research. ITWAN: curated by Jay Sanders 10 – 20 November (Opening reception 10 November) … [Read more…]
All Fired Arts is a new shop opening on 9 November in Kings Heath, selling locally produced artwork and commissioned pottery. They’ll also be letting visitors get in on the action with ‘paint your own pottery’ drop in sessions, where they’ll provide you with all you need to paint, glaze and fire you own pieces … [Read more…]
Capital‘s first Festival of New Writing is taking place at The Old Joint Stock between 22 – 27 November, bringing writers, actors and theatre makers together to celebrate developing work. The festival will use the current political climate as a backdrop, offering an informal platform for participants to explore new work, ideas and audiences. They … [Read more…]
Punch in collaboration with Apples and Snakes, present Tuned On, a development session for performance poets. The event will take place at mac on 20 November from 4 – 6pm. Artists confirmed to appear on the panel are Kat Francois, OneNess, El Crisis and Chris Redmond, who will be led by Rob Taylor, discussing the … [Read more…]
The Spotted Dog in Digbeth will be screening ‘Dawn’ by local filmmaker Lizzy Piffany on Thursday 4 November at 8pm. Lizzy says; Dawn is my Dorothy journey: the story of my adventure through danger and disappointment to realise my own magic, and find my way forwards to a new understanding of “home”. Watch the trailer … [Read more…]
On 8 November Turning Point West Midlands will be hosting Voice Your Vision at The New Art Gallery Walsall from 10am – 4pm. With the opportunity to discuss and debate the future of visual arts in the West Midlands, this event aims to find and prioritize ways of strengthening the visual arts in light of … [Read more…]
Birmingham based artist Rubina Bibi will be exhibiting a collection of her new work in Central Library as of today, until 18 December. She’ll be raising money for The Pakistan Floods Appeal, and will be around for discussions on 11 December from 2 – 4pm.