Blogging the retail game « I Am Pete Ashton “So starting in a fortnight I’m going to start my journey, exploring the indie retail landscape of Birmingham from a We Are Birmingham perspective” Pete’s good at blogging. This’ll be interesting Digbeth is Good » Hither and Thither’s tour of Digbeth art spaces A nice run … [Read more…]
A few new exhibitions opened in Digbeth over the weekend, we missed a mention of the launch but luckily they all run until November, so there’s still plenty of time to take a look. Jennifer Tee: Local Myths at Eastside Projects Exhibition continues to 6 November 2010 Eastside Projects presents the first UK solo show … [Read more…]
So if you haven’t already heard of this programme, read on, because artists this sounds Amazing (yes, it deserves a capital). Extra Special People (ESP) is a membership programme run by Eastside Projects, for anyone who would benefit from engaging with a dynamic, ambitious, artist-led environment. ESP members are offered a range of opportunities to … [Read more…]
Fancy an all expenses paid trip to Malysia? Download the info here (Word doc) and get your application in sharpish – the deadline’s been extended from 20 August to 27 August, in case you read the form and were wondering. This isn’t just some jolly, by the way. Here’s what the project is about: We … [Read more…]
Another Turning Point meeting is being held on 11 August, 6:30-8pm at Eastside Projects for those of you who missed the previous one. These informal meetings are the first stage in a process to develop a Visual Arts Strategy for the West Midlands and will feed in to the Working Groups. The TPWM Steering Group … [Read more…]
Eastside Projects‘ latest exhibition ‘BOOK SHOW’ is opening 2 July, with free entry 6-9pm, and continues until 4 September. The show is curated by James Langdon and Gavin Wade, and includes works by 2006 Turner Prize winner Simon Starling, along with John Latham, American artist Nina Katchadourian, and Zurich-based artist Rollo Press. ‘Book Show’ is … [Read more…]
In Birmingham “In Birmingham is a blog about all things cultural and political happening in Birmingham. It is produced by a group of like-minded writers from the city with the aim of bringing Birmingham together and stimulating lively debate” Eastside Projects awarded 2010 Paul Hamlyn Foundation Breakthrough Fund « We Are Eastside | Birmingham “Eastside … [Read more…]
Moving on Up – The Future of Film in the West Midlands “This event is a must for anyone who wants to find out about the strategy of the forum or who wants to feedback on ScreenWMs role within the future of film” With Natasha Carlish (Producers’ Forum) and Suzie Norton (Screen WM) Just Film … [Read more…]