So who are Hive? Hive are a group of Birmingham based artists who began meeting regularly over a year ago to discuss ideas and share their experiences, eventually deciding they should showcase how artists collaborate and how artwork evolves. Chain Reaction, a visual art project, is a range of work including installation, audio-visual pieces, photography and artist books along with artefact’s and documentation exploring how they collaborated.

You can book a place at the free event by calling the Box Office 0121 704 6962 or just turn up on the evening.

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 stalls available for £25 or £40 depending on requirements.

The deadline for submissions in 25 March, to find out more and download the application form, visit the website.

The British Glass Biennale only comes round every two years, and is happening 27 August – 11 September in Stourbridge.

The UK’s major exhibition of contemporary glass in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers and the International Festival of Glass

This is the UK’s top contemporary glass showcase and will feature work of over 80 of the country’s leading glass artists with £11,500 in prize money being awarded. This is a rare opportunity to see a huge variety of work in a selling exhibition, from finely crafted vessels to bold sculptural works.

The exhibition is open daily 10am – 5pm and is the highlight of the International Festival of Glass.

Other interesting things going on include masterclasses, demonstrations, performances and events.