A weekly round up of creative events happening around Birmingham this week, beginning Monday 13th August, through to Sunday 19th August. Are we missing something? Well let us know in the comments or send us a message. Monday 13th Kalaboration – artist talk with Keith Piper, 6–7pm at the Custard Factory. Keith presents ‘A Short Sprint’ video installation. Start of Brindleyplace … [Read more…]
Young People on Arts Boards Training Programme “Arts organisations across the city have said that they would like young people aged 18–25 to become members of their management boards. They want to hear the views of young people and give them a real say in the running of their organisations.” Red Magazine’s Guide to Birmingham – They … [Read more…]
A round-up of a few events happening over the weekend: Little Zine Party from 12pm, Saturday 4th August at the Ort Cafe, Balsall Heath. Celebrating zines & DIY culture. There will be Zines for sale, readings & workshops (see below). Future Poets Festival Saturday 4th, 12pm–6pm at the Mac, Cannon Hill Park. A programme of workshops, exhibitions, installations, … [Read more…]
What happened to the ‘City of a Thousand Trades?’ Birmingham from 1901 to today I thought this was pretty interesting Curzon Street to become Ikon for Eastside “A planning application, 2012/04817/PA, has gone in for the redevelopment of the former 1170 sq metre rail station to create a new Art Gallery” By the way, there’s been … [Read more…]
Notorious – music to taste wine by!! ‘The choir with a difference’ with their latest trailer. The show’s on Sat 14 July Suki10c Promotional Video – YouTube Another very nicely done video: “See how we have transformed a derelict, crumbling, abandoned space into a creative, artistic and vibrant space, a space for all to utilise … [Read more…]
Museum Camp “CEO, volunteer, visitor – everyone is welcome, you just need to bring their own unique perspective on museums. All subjects relating to museums are welcomed to be pitched on the day!” Cadbury and Arts Council’s £2m funding boost for Birmingham Royal Ballet The money will be used to set up the Cadbury Dance Fellowship … [Read more…]
Cultural intern scheme – University of Birmingham “Applications are now being sought for 10 interns at leading cultural organisations within the West Midlands region as part of the University’s Cultural Partnership Scheme. The paid placements are for 6 months and will start in October 2012” Birmingham Opera Ticket Booking Tickets to the next show (Stockhausen, … [Read more…]
Turning Point West Midlands | TPWM Artist Residencies & Critical Writing Bursaries 2012- 2013 “Four organisations in the West Midlands will lead on TPWN new artist residency opportunities and one organisation on a critical writing project” The Gallery Court A Birmingham-based, online seller of art prints and such London 2012 Olympics: Games chiefs order ballet name … [Read more…]