More AE Harris
AE Harris, a lovely venue that I’ve seen put to all manner of uses over the past couple of years, is staying open for another two years. That’s good news.
RBSA Open All Media: Submissions
The RBSA Open all media exhibition is due to open 24 November, running for a month in Gallery 1 and 2 until 24 December. Open exhibitions take place twice a year at RBSA, showcasing a variety of work to cater for all tastes and interests, and they are currently accepting submissions for the upcoming open … [Read more…]
Today’s cuts, plus a bunny
You know the deal by now. I witter on about cuts to arts funding and make up for it all with a picture of a bunny at the end. Only this time it’s a video. Now, the good thing about writing this twelve hours after today’s announcement is that everyone else has summarised, pontificated and … [Read more…]
Animation for Lennononandonandon
Good work by Louis Hudson of Dice Productions fame. In his words: Last week BBC Comedy asked me to animate to a rap by the very clever Dan Bull to commemorate John Lennon’s 70th Birthday and a blue plaque unveiling. After working out how to avoid some massive copyright litigation parties, I smashed it out in about 3 … [Read more…]
Stitch Up
Stitch Up is a new theatre-in-education programme for students aged 13+, currently touring schools through until December. The half day participatory programme is based around Chris Cooper’s play Stitch Up. Stitch Up creates opportunities for reflection, problem-solving and creative thinking, cultivating innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom. The play itself is about … [Read more…]
Collecting Contemporary Photography…
To tie in with the Face to Face exhibition we told you about the other week, Collecting Contemporary Photography… In conversation with Brian Griffin and Stuart Whipps, is taking place on Tuesday 9 November at 6-8pm. Pete James, Head of Photographs at Birmingham Central Library, will be discussing the ways in which Griffin and Whipps … [Read more…]
Simon Winnall
Simon Winnall is a Birmingham based lifestyle and advertising photographer with a rather lovely looking portfolio. This shot from his ‘Vintage Snapshots’ project has recently won Best Image from The SUN (Shot Up North) awards, which celebrates non-London based photographers – congrats!
Martin Parr: Black Country Stories
Multistory in association with The Public present Martin Parr’s unique look at life in the Black Country. After spending a year documenting modern day society and culture, The Public are preparing to unveil this collection of over 750 photographs. Parr’s process of documenting and recording is fuelled by his passion and a curiosity, taking inspiration … [Read more…]