Spring 2020
The Art Map lists only some of the exhibitions and events on offer. For full programme details visit individual websites.
2 Bowyer Street, Digbeth, B10 0SA
Opening times vary, see website for details.
www.a3projectspace.org
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Participate
1 March – 28 August 2020
A3 artists deliver projects to support creative practitioners & engage communities.
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Cathy Wade – MXBodySpaceMotioningThem
1 March – 31 August 2020
See website for dates and details.
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Gavin Rogers – Still Waters
1 March – 31 August 2020
See website for dates and details.
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Carolyn Morton –Ink Flows.
1 March – 31 August 2020
See website for dates and details.
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Adam Carver –Queer Song Lab
1 March – 31 August 2020
See website for dates and details.
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Trevor Pitt – Project Planning for Artists.
25/04,02/05,05/05,16/05 20/06
See website for dates and details.
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Juneau Projects – Laser Cutting for Artists
1 May – 30 June 2020
See website for dates and details.
1464 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2BL
Opening times vary, see website for details.
artefactstirchley.co.uk
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Ten Acres of Sound
10 April – 3 May 2020
Artefact is producing an experimental noise festival in Stirchley with sound installations and performances throughout the area. See website for details.
84 Caroline Street Jewellery Quarter B3 1UP
Tues–Sat 10am–4pm
artisan-alchemy.co.uk
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Exhibition and evening talk by PhD student Wanshu Li from the School of Jewellery
Date to be confirmed
See website for programme details
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TS
Open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat & Sun 11am–5pm. (Closed 09/09 – 04/10 for maintenance)
Tel. 0121-414-7333
barber.org.uk
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Maternal Bonds
31 January – 24 May 2020
Prints and drawings of motherhood: Van Ostade to Kollwitz.
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Cézanne & the Modern French Print
7 February – 7 June 2020
Rare prints by Cézanne, Manet, Vuillard, Millet & Renoir.
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Cornwall as Crucible
19 February – 17 May 2020
Modern art in St Ives: Hepworth, Gabo, Lanyon et al.
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BARBER LATES
1 March – 31 May 2020
After-hours art – talks, workshops, tours. See website for details/dates.
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Ways of Belonging: Taste
27 February – 29 May 2020
An Ort Gallery offsite exhibition questioning the issue of working- class representation in the culture sector through the work of four artists working and living in and around Birmingham: Adam Neal, Asuf Ishaq, Nilupa Yasmin and Santhanha.
Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Open Mon–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri 10.30am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag
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Birmingham Revolutions – Power to the People
7 December 2019 – 4 September 2020
Discover the history of activism, protest and social change in our city.
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Dressed to the Nines
7 December 2019 – 4 September 2020
Explore dressing up and going out from 1850 to the present day.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
23 May – 6 September 2020
The world-renowned photography exhibition from the Natural History Museum.
1 Dudley Street, Birmingham, B5 4EG
Gallery: Tues–Sat 12-5pm. Café: Mon-Fri 9 – 5pm, Sat 12 – 5pm.
Tel. 0121-643-2617
bom.org.uk
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Herstory
10 January – 25 April 2020
An exhibition about reproductive innovation, rights and politics.
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Art & Tech Social
1 March – 31 May 2020
Monthly workshop/talks bringing art and technology together. See website for dates.
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Doodle
07/05, 6pm
Preview event.
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Doodle
8 – 31 May 2020
Draw! Make! Do! Creative, family friendly fun by artists Holly Gramazio and John Sear.
Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT
Tues – Sat 11–6pm and late for events.
centrala-space.org.uk
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Paulina Korobkiewicz–Udarny Trud
1 February – 27 March 2020
A solo show of a London based Polish photographer Paulina Korobkiewicz.
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Neozoon collective exhibition
3 April – 10 May 2020
An exhibition of a collective of anonymous female artists based in Berlin, curated by Flatpack Festival and Centrala. See website for details.
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Digbeth First Friday March
06/03, 6pm to late
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Digbeth First Friday April
03/04, 6pm to late
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Digbeth First Friday May
01/05, 6pm to late
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
eastsideprojects.org
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In the Castle of My Skin
25 January – 11 April 2020
Exhibition by Sonia Boyce.
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The Yellow Wallpaper
25 January – 11 April 2020
Solo show by Lindsey Mendick.
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Selfie Choreography
06/03, 6.30–7.30pm
Performance by Harold Offeh.
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Duplicate Publishing Fair
03/04 6–9pm, 04/04 12–4pm
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Exhibitions launch
01/05, 6–8pm
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When Screens Break
2 May – 11 July 2020
Solo show by Emma Talbot.
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Strange Matter
2 May – 11 July 2020
Solo show by Luke Routledge.
19 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Wed–Sat, 12–5pm.
Tel. 0121-643-9079
grand-union.org.uk
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The Empire Remains Shop Birmingham
17 January – 30 August 2020
New commission by Alberta Whittle at Junction Works.
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Love & Solidarity
7 February – 17 April 2020
Solo ‘sister’ exhibition by Jamie Crewe co-commissioned with Humber Street Gallery, Hull.
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THINKING FUTURES
6 March – 29 May 2020
A wall hanging created by young people in Birmingham.
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Artist Led FLORA WALK
03/04 6.30pm
Booking details on website.
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun 11am–5pm and bank holidays.
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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John Newling
4 March – 31 May 2020
Newling explores the natural world and social and economic systems.
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Judy Watson
4 March – 31 May 2020
Australian Indigenous artist Watson shows new paintings and video.
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Yhonnie Scarce
9 April – 31 May 2020
Australian Indigenous artist Scarce explores the political aesthetics of glass.
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1 March – 31 May 2020
This spring Lux Gallery opens its doors, boasting a host of exclusive artists and works to Birmingham. With a new exhibition every month, regular events and an in-house photographic studio. Please follow our social media pages for updates.
Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH
9am – 9.45pm Gallery opening times vary, see website for details
Tel. 0121-446-3232
www.macbirmimngham.co.uk
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Art and Social Change: The Disability Arts Movement
11 January – 22 March 2020
Group exhibition.
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The Influence Project
18 January – 22 March 2020
Photography exhibition.
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Caroline Walker: Women’s Work
4 April – 28 June 2020
Painting exhibition.
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Maxine Walker: UNTITLED
4 April – 21 June 2020
Photography exhibition.
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Exhibition Launch
04/04, 2–4pm
496 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
Wed – Sat 12 – 5pm during exhibition times.
ortgallery.co.uk
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Professional Development Session
11/03, 6pm
How do I fund my practice? £5/3.
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Artist Talk
14/03, 2–3.30pm
Daniel Regan & Antonia Attwood.
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Recipes of Resistance
21 March – 2 May 2020
Group Show featuring Raju Rage, Sabba Khan, Navi Kaur, Jasleen Kaur.
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Curator Talk
07/04, 6.30pm
Sylvia Theuri “How to become a curator” £5/3.
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RBSA Open
5 March – 4 April 2020
An open submission exhibition that brings together artists working in all media.
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Candidates
7 – 19 April 2020
Annual showcase of work by artists in the election process to become RBSA Members and Associates.
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20 Years in the JQ
6 May – 6 June 2020
Exhibition celebrating the RBSA Gallery’s 20th year in the Jewellery Quarter.
80-82 Floodgate Street, B5 5SP
Thurs–Sat, 12–5pm during exhibitions
recentactivity.org.uk
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1 March – 31 May 2020
See website for programme details.
The Old Print Works 498–506 Moseley Road balsall Heath B12 9AH
Opening times vary, see website for details.
solid-projects.co.uk
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Retrograde
14 – 15 March 2020
Public View 14/03, 6–9pm with art and music.
Talk & Tour 15/03, 12–2pm. -
CONCRETE
9 – 10 May 2020
Public View 09/05, 6–9pm with art and sound.
Performance 10/05, 12–2pm.Please check website for more details.
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1 March – 31 May 2020
See website for events programme and details about how to become a member.
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/facebook for details.
stryx.co.uk
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Conniveo
6 – 15 March 2020
Georgia Tucker, BBC New Creative – artist will combine virtual reality with a physical installation.
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Artist in residency
3 April 2020
See website for details.
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Studio holders show
1 May 2020
Group exhibition of Stryx’s studio holders.
498–500 Moseley Road, Balsall Health, B12 9AH
Opening times vary, see website for details.
www.thegapartsproject.co.uk
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KATHARSIS: Purification Through Art
22 February – 7 March 2020
Exhibition of illustrations by Amarno Inai on mental health.
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Suspect Objects Suspect Subjects
18 – 28 March 2020
Exhibition by Faisal Hussain responding to the victimisation of Muslim communities.
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Making for Change Expo
9 May – 6 June 2020
Exhibition by Craftspace showcasing their youth craftivism projects.
43–47 Vittoria Street Jewellery Quarter B1 3PE
Mon–Fri 8am–3.30pm. Weekend opening times vary, see website for details
thehiveJQ.org
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The Fading City
2 – 14 March 2020
New print work by Jemma Gunning and Tracey Thorne.
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The Machinery
20 – 15 March 2020
Collaborative sound and video installation by Caroline Radcliffe, Sarah Angliss and Jon Harrison.
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Silent History
21 April – 9 June 2020
Exhibition exploring personal experiences, history and contemporary views of D/deaf, visually impaired and disabled workers in the city.
16 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
vividprojects.org.uk
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Cut, Copy, Remix
1 April 2020 – 30 April 2030
Thru April in association with BMAG.
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WORK
3 – 25 April 2020
Exhibition of films that explore the realities of what ‘work’ means for the way we live today.
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Black Hole Club 2020 Cohort
01/05 6–8pm
Launch.
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Vivid Alumni Residents
1 – 31 May 2020
Events thru May, see website for programme details.