Around Birmingham there are a couple of projects to back:

• The MAC are looking for just over £15m to cover building costs
• Birmingham Royal Ballet are after £800,000 for their staging of Cinderella

Actually, neither of these are very clear. Cinderella opened a few days back and is on until 12 December. The MAC seem to be after twice as much as The Big Give made as a whole last year, although you can’t fault the ambition.

Just to widen the net a little to the rest of the West Mids, Ironbridge, The Courtyard and Pentabus all have appeals. Of those with a national focus, Dance Umbrella and The Campaign for Drawing are looking for donations.

UPDATE

The MAC’s own website says they’re after £6k, not £15m.

The Campaign for Drawing is running throughout October, with events taking place all over the world encouraging people of all ages to get creative with a pencil and paper.

There are plenty of events happening around the West Midlands, take a look at this list on the Campaign for Drawing website to find out what’s happening where and when.

mac also have a range of activities going on for The Big Draw, with a series of drawing stations positioned around the city, all ready for you to be inspired by Birmingham and start drawing. Plus there will be plenty of family events over October half term, with mono-printing, trails and inks.

In the meantime, if the idea of doodling has got you inspired, take a look at Draw and Fold Over. Feel free to share finished creations!