From Jo Ruth‘s ‘artist info’ page: Jo studied Fine Art at Reading University and has lectured in Art and Design in colleges in London and the West Midlands. As a painter and printmaker, she has a growing reputation for her striking colourist painting and mixed media pieces. Her work covers a variety of subject matter, … [Read more…]
Jan Bowman trained as an architect and now draws pictures for a living. Her work celebrates the best of 21st-century civilisation. Originally from Scotland via Canada, she lives in England with the Old Boot and two cats She’s also the writer/illustrator of a new book called This Is Birmingham which is out on 10 December … [Read more…]
Birmingham’s People – Eventbrite Get yer tickets to the private view to launch Birmingham Photospace’s exhibition at The Drum on 7 Dec Playtrain “Playtrain’ provide hands-on, arts-based research and consultation specifically aimed at children” Issue 8 now available for download « An Endless Supply It was launched last night and is now available in all … [Read more…]
Here’s some info about the ‘Forward’ mural that adorns the building next to the Heath Mill Lane car park in Digbeth: The wall has been painted as part of an exhibition we are putting on. We have invaded B.J. Components a small factory that produces hand made parts for classic motorcycles, we have used materials … [Read more…]
Hip hip… hooray! Yep, on 1 December 2006 Pete Ashton posted an interview with Rob Youngson, little suspecting (presumably) what the website would become. We’re not having a party (actually tonight we’ll be out celebrating Capsule’s 10th birthday) but if you can make it down, please say hello at the Kings Heath Big Party on … [Read more…]
It’s taken me a while to mention this one although it’s been on my radar for ages. Birmingham Opera Company are doing Othello on 7 dates between 5-19 December. It’s going to be amazing and epic because, by and large, amazing and epic are what Birmingham Opera Company do. Like last year’s King Idomeneo, this … [Read more…]
Starting today there’s a new way to support Created in Birmingham and help make it sustainable. It’s called CiB Supporters, costs £75 for 1 year and you can sign up here now. But wait, there’s an introductory offer! Oh yes indeedy. Until 10 December (or the first 50 takers, whichever comes first) you can sign … [Read more…]
De Montfort University’s MA photography students will be showing a load of their work at the Custard Factory from Friday 11 to Saturday 19 December 2009.