A Bluffers Guide to the Birmingham Metal Scene from ERADIKATOR « The Blue Whale Blog As described on the tin DAFTSTUFF “Fashion Designer making garments from recycled and vintage materials” Dudley Arts Council I’d not come across these before which, bearing in mind they are “one of, if not the oldest arts council in the … [Read more…]
The name starts with ‘Big’ so it must be City of Culture related. From midday today until midday tomorrow the Big Culture Blog is collecting people’s stories about what goes on in this rather wonderful city: Show your support and tell everyone about your culture and events by emailing and sharing where you are and … [Read more…]
There are two organisations after some support at the moment. mac are after the last little bit of funds they need to cover their refurbishment. They’re not too far off by the sound of things (it’s the last 1% they’re after) and are hoping enough people can be tempted to donate a fiver or so … [Read more…]
5 SOLDIERS: The Body is the Frontline is the new piece by Rosie Kay Dance Company that’s getting it’s first ever full showing tonight as part of IDFB 2010. Tickets for it sold out a while ago, but there might still be some for tomorrow and the dates at Warwick Arts Centre. Rosie was interviewed … [Read more…]
sampad turn 20 this year and have just published their brochure with details of how they’ll be celebrating. The Sampad Story is an exhibition that will open on 1 May at the mac and run through to 30 August. It’ll be accompanied by a book edited by Tasawar Bashir. From the blurb: Come and find … [Read more…]
Social Boom On the last Wednesday of every month, meet ups will take place from 6.30pm at The Cross in Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HW Media Talent Bank we are holding an exhibition and networking evening at Orange Studio’s on the 10th May Creative Playground Please join the group if you have anything to do with … [Read more…]
The Edge “Art from the edge of the cultural doughnut”. The artist-led space has its own website Birmingham Central: Library of Birmingham digs deep Pics from the excavation work What Will You Remember Most Fondly About The REP? “To mark our temporary move offsite we’re creating an exhibition celebrating the past, present and future of … [Read more…]
Not My Type: An Out of Character Experiment is a typographical exploration of 26 letters (and a few sneaky characters) by 35 different Birmingham based illustrators, designers and artists, all displayed as one alphabet There’s an interview with one of the curators, Charlotte Audrey Owen-Meehan, on This Is Happening. More info on CMYKern and a … [Read more…]