Solihull Arts Complex are calling for local artists and designer makers to submit work for their second Allsorts Art Fair, happening June 2011. Welcoming ‘allsorts’ of artwork, from textiles to jewellery, garden art to ceramics and photography to watercolours, they’re offering both professional and emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work, with … [Read more…]
BBC NEWS | Magazine | The sit-down comic An interview with Birmingham’s Laura Howells – the Beano’s first ever regular female artist (hat tip to Andy Mabbett) John Garghan, exhibition in the new year The guy who takes the fasinating photos of torched cars. He’s getting ready for an exhibition at the Solihull Arts Complex … [Read more…]
Comedy escapes CiB’s notice most of the time so here goes a mention of the Birmingham Comedy Festival 2008, featuring an impressive list of talent, including the Edinburgh Festival’s newly crowned Perrier (or whatever) Award Winner, David O’Doherty. Holding up Birmingham’s end are drag duo Patrick and Bernadine (Solihull Arts Complex, 4 Oct) and a … [Read more…]