Autumn 2019
The Art Map lists only some of the exhibitions and events on offer. For full programme details visit individual websites.
1464 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2BL
Opening times vary, see website for details.
artefactstirchley.co.uk
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See website for events and exhibitions programme
Artefact is a co operative led art gallery and event space in Stirchley. A community focused workspace, they also function as a cafe and bar. 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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A Tale of Two Empires
10 May – 15 March 2019
Rome & Persia coins and seals display.
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The Mughals
11 October 2019 – 2 February 2020
Indian miniatures, prints &coins display.
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Truly Bright & Memorable
25 October 2019 – 19 January 2020
Renaissance altarpieces exhibition.
Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Open Mon–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri 10.30am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
bmag.org.uk
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Home of Metal
26 June – 29 September 2019
£12/£7
A major exhibition exploring the legacy of Black Sabbath, their music, and their global fan base.
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Thoughts on Portraiture
3 August – 18 November 2019
A new display exploring how artists have used a wide range of styles and imagery, including unusual animal and mythological references, to interpret complex human emotions.
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5–6 & 12–13 October, 11am–5pm each day
Birmingham Open Studios returns for its third year, with 67 artists across 33 locations. Meet local makers and buy direct. Family friendly.
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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Hacked! Games Re-designed
13 September – 12 December 2019
Exhibition exploring innovation in adaptive design & gaming.
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Hacked! Gaming & music workshop
5 October 12–5pm
Family Friendly. Make instruments inspired by video games.
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Art & Tech Summit – Climate Crisis
23 November 11am – 5pm
£10
Event exploring how artists/technologists are tackling the future of our planet & society.
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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First Friday and Launch
6 September 6–9pm
Digbeth First Friday and the launch of Testimony in Practice.
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Testimony in Practice
7 September – 25 October 2019
Exhibition about post-communist memories.
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Creating the Self Workshop
21 September 10.30am–5.30pm
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External projection in Minerva Works and Post-Soviet DJ set
4 October 8pm
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Studio 44 Exhibition
2 November – 20 December 2019
An exhibition of a collective of international artists based in Sweden.
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Digbeth First Friday
6 September 6pm–late
Time to try something new! Spend an evening exploring extraordinary culture, art, food and music across Digbeth. With so many organisations, venues and independents involved, what’s on and where changes each time, so check our website for details.
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Digbeth First Friday + Birmingham Weekender
4 - 6 October
Birmingham Weekender meets Digbeth First Friday for a bonanza weekend of free exhibitions and performances. With collaboration between individual artists and small and large regional arts organisations, and activity in the day and evening, it will shine a light on the city’s rich arts and cultural offer.
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Digbeth First Friday
1 November 6pm–late
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
eastsideprojects.org
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Summer Camp
6 September 6–8pm
One night only show of work by EOP members.
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Exhibitions Launch
27 September, 6–8pm
Join us to celebrate the launch of two new solo shows by Lady Skollie and Sofia Niazi.
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Lady Skollie
28 September – 14 December 2019
Wall paintings, performance and drawn, printed and painted works on paper.
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Sofia Niazi: Unreal Estate
28 September – 14 December 2019
Solo show investigating the visual culture of the housing market.
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Fierce Festival 2019
15 – 20 October 2019
Various Prices.
Join us for six joyous days of disruptive international performance, including acclaimed artists Miet Warlop, Justin Shoulder, Alexandra Bachzetsis, Nigel Rolfe and Keijaun Thomas. Expect heart-popping happenings where everyone and everything is allowed.
See website for programme details.
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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Cooking Sections: The Empire Remains Shop – Birmingham
Various dates.
Off-site at Junction Works, B5 5RS. See website for dates and details.
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And what it became is not what it is now
6 September – 9 November 2019
An exhibition, publication and public programme.
See website for events and programme details.
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun 11am–5pm and bank holidays.
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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Stuart Whipps: The Kipper and The Corpse
11 – 15 September 2019
A restored 1979 mini alongside photography, texts and archival material reflecting on the closure of the Longbridge motor works.
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Barry Flanagan
18 September – 11 November 2019
A major survey of work bringing together iconic bronze sculptures alongside earlier works made with rope, sand, cloth, stone, ceramics.
Locations vary, see website for details.
Saturday 23/11 – Sunday 24/11, 10am – 4pm
jqopenstudios.com
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Jewellery Quarter Open Studios
23 November 10am–4pm
Behind the closed doors of the Jewellery Quarter artists, jewellers, designer makers, and fabricators create skilful work throughout the year.
Open Studios is a chance to explore the workshops and studios, buy, commission or learn the skills yourselves and see why we remain a community of makers.
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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Graham Chorlton: Suburb
19 September – 10 November 2019
Artist Talk and Tour – 6 Nov, 6.30pm. Free, book online.
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Jenna Naylor: The Botanical Menagerie
19 September – 17 November 2019
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Jim Holyoak and Matt Shane: The Hills Are Shadows
19 September – 24 November 2019
Artist Talk and Tour – 24 Oct, 6.30pm. Free, book online.
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Arts Markets
3 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 7 Dec and 8 Dec. 11am – 5pm
69a New Street, B2 4DU
Mon – Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 9am–5pm
www.medicinebakery.co.uk/exhibitions/
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BATHOS – A Ryan Williams Retrospective
29 September – 13 October 2019
An exhibition that commemorates the artwork of Birmingham-born artist, Ryan Williams, who tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 26.
With Paintings, performances, sculpture and ready-mades that explore concepts based on death, masculinity and helicopter-parenting.
171 Great Hampton Works, Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JP
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
odoxarts.com
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Odox
See website for programme details.
496 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
Wed – Sat 12 – 5pm during exhibition times.
ortgallery.co.uk
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Schwarmerei Members Show 2019
3 August – 28 September 2019
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Meet the Artists Event
7 September 2–4pm
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Autism Friendly Late Opening & Guided Tour
26 September 5–7pm
Enjoy our current exhibition in a quiet and relaxed environment, guided tour available on request.
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Vessels
5 October – 23 November 2019
Solo Show by Ahmed Magare.
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Selling Art Work
9 October 6.30pm
£5/£3/free to members
A professional development session led by Jaanika Okk on selling your work as a creative practitioner, £5/£3/Free to members.
See website for full events and workshop programme.
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Family Workshops
19 October, 2 and 16 November
Visit our website for more information
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Life’s Journey
2 – 21 September 2019
Retrospective Exhibition of Kate Fryer, RBSA (1910-2017).
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John Ruskin: Watercolours & Drawings Talk
3 October 6–8pm
£5/£3
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Fragility: Prism Textiles
8 – 19 October 2019
Group Exhibition of contemporary textiles.
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Love of Landscape
4 – 16 November 2019
Retrospective Exhibition of Glyn Griffiths (1926-1999)
80-82 Floodgate Street, B5 5SP
Thurs–Sat, 12–5pm during exhibitions
recentactivity.org.uk
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Nebelmeer
2 August – 7 September 2019
Solo exhibition by Victor Seaward
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Snobs
4 October – 2 November 2019
Solo exhibition by Rosie McGinn
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Monday – Friday, 9–5pm
birmingham.ac.uk/rcc
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Arts & Science Sculpture Commission Exhibition
7 June – 11 October 2019
Arts & Science Festival and RCC have commissioned four artists to produce proposals for a new sculpture on campus. Explore each idea in the exhibition & vote for your favourite.
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Tours & Talks
1 September – 30 November 2019
Discover the extraordinary artefacts at RCC through lunchtime tours, exhibition talks and more. Visit our website for details.
School of Art, Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX
Tuesday 03/09 5–8pm, Wednesday 04 to Sunday 08/09, 10am–5pm
bcu.ac.uk/art
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It’s not you, It’s me – Launch Event.
3 September, 5–8pm
Celebrate the opening of the Masters show at Birmingham School of Art.
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It’s not you, it’s me. Birmingham School of Art MA Show
4 – 8 September, 10am–5pm
An exhibition of work from Birmingham School of Art’s postgraduate Fine Art, Art & Design, Art & Education and Contemporary Arts China students.
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Workshop: Performance and Technology
10 – 11 September 2019
Led by The Other Way Works. Advance booking is essential
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Open House Tour
Most Wednesdays - times vary
Take a tour of STEAMhouse, find out what support is available, meet the team and take a peek at the workshop facilities in the Production Space.
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Short Course: Arduino for Beginners
18 September – 9 October 2019
Get tech savvy with this 4 session course. Booking is essential.
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Workshop: Busyness Planning for Artists
23 – 24 September 2019
Led by artists Rosalie Schweiker and Ruth Claxton. Advance booking is essential – see website for more.
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Short Course: Woodworking for Beginners
Monday 7, 14, 21 and 28 October, 10am-1pm
Advance booking is essential – see website for more.
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/facebook for details.
stryx.co.uk
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PLAY
6 September – 4 October 2019
Stryx Studio Holders Show 2019. Curated by Rupi Dhillon, Emily Scarrott and Emily Sparkes
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Quebec Exchange
1 November – 21 December 2019
Exhibition showcasing works of three artists from Manif d’art 9 – The Quebec City Bienial 2019: Caroline Gagné, Anne-Marie Proulx and Nadia Myre