The Folly Project are holding a family fun big draw on the 26th October. We will be using mirrors, odd objects and noise to imagine how Perrott’s Folly might look, sound and function in the future. I’ve never actually heard of Perrott’s folly, but thanks to their wikipedia page I can tell you Perrott’s Folly, also … [Read more…]
We last wrote about the Beermat Character project by Inkygoodness in August last year, and since then it has been joined by Ammo Magazines Poop Deck project, has been exhibited at the Coningsby Gallery in London and is now online for all to see, and buy. There are many Midlands artists in the exhibition, including Ed … [Read more…]
Capsule have two call outs for artists to produce exciting work for the Library of Birmingham opening season. We are looking for artists/organisations to take on week long residencies within an exciting space designed by Studio Myerscough, and we will also commission an artist/illustrator to create new work to sit in the new Children’s Library. The deadline for both opportunities is … [Read more…]
An exhibition of artworks by Birmingham based graffiti artist Scribbleffiti is currently being held at the newly(ish) opened Greenhouse cafe in the Custard Factory until the 1st of May. You can say hello to the artist on the 15th March between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Here’s a little preview: To find out more about the artist, … [Read more…]
This Thursday 10th January, you are invited to join HIVE for Tea, Cake and Conversation at The Solihull Gallery between 6pm – 7.30pm. There will be an informative round the table discussion about the pieces in the collection and the collaborative practice. So who are Hive? Hive are a group of Birmingham based artists who … [Read more…]
I don’t think I am the only one suffering from post Eye Candy Festival blues this week. If you didn’t get a chance to get down to Southside and visit Eye Candy Festival check out the following videos from Craig to find out all that went on; Eye Candy Festival – Day 1 from … [Read more…]
If you’re in Birmingham this weekend (11th-13th October 2012) you’re spoilt for choice of creative, cultural, and likely to be very enjoyable happenings across the city. Essentially CiB isn’t a listings website, but we thought it would be sensible to do a quick round up. We’ve already featured bits and bobs from Eye Candy Design … [Read more…]
Fancy a drink and a doodle with a difference? Tuesday 2nd October will see the first of Moseley’s new Life Drawing sessions. The sessions will be held upstairs at the Patrick Kavanagh (Pat Kav) from 7pm till 9pm. The event will be a great opportunity for Birmingham creatives to get together. Everyone is welcome from amateur … [Read more…]