After contact from a group drawn from Birmingham City Council and Arts Council England, The Music Network has asked 10 open questions to begin to determine an overview of the current state, needs, and potential of the independent music industry in Birmingham. I’d hope there’d be lot of strong views in this area, so if … [Read more…]
Lucy Pryor is the snapper behind Angelfire Photography. In her own words: Over the years she has photographed countless bands, gigs, events, concerts, portraits, and has branched out into wedding photography over the last two years. She is an avid contributor to many websites including BrumLive.com and PushToFire.com, and offical photographer to up-and-coming stars of 2009 – … [Read more…]
Craftspace are holding a Craft Collective event aimed at encouraging young people from inner-city Birmingham to develop their interest in craft. It’s taking place on Saturday 23rd January, 12-6pm, at the Vaad Gallery in the Custard Factory. Craftspace explain more: The project will focus on ideas of guerrilla craft, DIY Craft and Craftivism – with … [Read more…]
you thought we wouldn’t notice (link dead) Ouch. Dance company accuses Birmingham design agency of ripping off their work. Dom from Tak gently corrects them (see the comments) Noel Dunne: Creative industries letting youngsters down over apprenticeships Good opinion piece from Noel Unique hand drawn wonderland faith shoes Illustrator Sam Pierpoint has some hand drawn … [Read more…]
Mark Wilkinson is an artist and illustrator working predominantly with paper collages and marker pen. Here’s one of his slightly surreal graphic works, which I particularly like: You can see more of his collage work on his Tumblr.
From Liz via email: The Birmingham BookCrossers and charity LUCIA are hosting a BOOK DATING event at the Urban Coffee Company coffee shop on Church Street in central Birmingham, on 14 February 2010. BookCrossers will be telling people about their favourite books, and giving them away, so attendees can find a book to spend a … [Read more…]
Swimming Without Water is a contemporary art exhibition in Moseley Road Baths, which I think it’s fair to say, is not your usual art venue. New works have been commissioned for the non-gallery space and they will be on show between 18th February and 15th March. Here’s some more info: The artists, Debbie Akam, Flora … [Read more…]
Phill Blake has done a rather good job of describing himself on his website, so I’ll let him take over: Phill Blake is an artist, designer and an illustrator from middle England who refuses to be tied down to one specific genre preferring to spread his talents over multiple art forms and retain an ever … [Read more…]