The Pavilions Pop-Up Arts Shop will be open from Friday 1 April to to Wednesday 7 April (excluding Easter Sunday). Here’s some info about what they’ll have in there:

Organiser Jamie, a contemporary feltmaker from Selly Park specialising in fashion and home accessories, will be offering his own range of items for sale, including clutch bags, satchels and trilby hats, many made with locally sourced wool from Worcestershire.

Other artists scheduled to showcase their work are Jan Bowman, architect turned painter, illustrator and author of the recent children’s book ‘This is Birmingham’; Dudley based glassmaker Ian MacDonald; jeweller Ettore Consorte (Smethwick) digital illustrator Jane Anderson (Bearwood) and Nisha Grover who produces various different artworks such as acrylic painting, textiles and murals.

As well as providing valuable retail space for the artists, the shop will also act as a gallery space, showcasing a wide selection of art from Midlands artists. Among the work on display and for sale will be the acrylics, oils and silkscreens of Emma Hardicker, who will also be compiling collections from eight fellow members of Birmingham Printmakers including Harborne based Anne Crews, Tim Southall and Phil Wilkinson.

I happened to walk past it earlier today – this is what it looks like:

Originally started in Summer 2006 by designers Claire and Kelly, the Moor Street Station Markets won the station industry awards but disappeared after the following Christmas. Now they are brought back to you by Moseley Arts Market Coordinator Jamie Lewis, initially for the 2008 Christmas period and most likey for special events throughout the next year. At Moor Street Station Market the emphasis will be on smaller affordable art, craft, jewellery and fashion with wide appeal

I like the way this has been done.  No need for a flashy website or owt, just a simple (free) blog to stick some info on.

Oh, and stalls are still available and they cost a tenner.  See the website for info.