Grand Union’s new exhibition, Dreams Time Free by Mat Jenner, launches on Friday (20th February.) They also have an artist in residence, Phil Hession, who will be at Grand Union throughout February. He will be cycling throughout Digbeth for the duration of his five-week residency, touring his DIY record cutting lathe by bicycle trailer. He will be making field recordings of … [Read more…]
Join Fam Art Collective on 28th February for their new show – a celebration of their first anniversary. FAM is a Birmingham-based Fine Art Collective made up of seven artists all with opposing practices. Their work is distinct and their shows are diverse. Always promising a range of media from Film and Music to Graphic Design and Installation, … [Read more…]
The Stirchley Sessions are a series of four untutored drawing sessions using a clothed portrait model running on a monthly basis in the relaxed and informal environment of The British Oak pub in Stirchley. These sessions cost £7 per person per session and will be taking place from 7.00pm – 9.30pm on the following dates: Thursday 5th March 2015 Thursday … [Read more…]
The Recruit is a new farcical comedy about the world of recruitment consultancy. The graphs all have lines going up and employment is at an all time high. Everything is going well at Elite Recruitment Solutions (because, at ERS, you CAN get the staff). But something is not quite right. It soon becomes clear that … [Read more…]
This Friday is the first Digbeth First Friday of 2015. Digbeth First Friday is back for 2015 with another jamboree of exhibitions, film, music, performance and street food. Start the year as you mean to go on by delving into the wonderful world of independent culture that Digbeth has on offer. Join us for a wander through … [Read more…]
Second feature for Beatfreeks this week (Equinox – A Mixed Media Festival) … I’ve just come across the organisation’s ‘Powered By’ programme which is now accepting applications. Powered By is our social incubation programme. We offer six months of support, mentoring and training, along with some financial support, to invest in young people to make their … [Read more…]
West Midlands Mixed Media Awards 2015. Beatfreeks are producing an ambitious community mixed media festival ‘ Equinox ‘ from 16 – 20th March 2015. See here: https://www.facebook.com/events/313485875525874/ The festival will culminate with West Midlands Mixed Media Awards on Friday 20th March 2015 at Meer Lounge, John Bright Street, Birmingham. A pioneering celebration of aspiring young … [Read more…]