Winter 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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1 December 2019 – 29 February 2020
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.
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Hippodrome 120 Sculpture Commission – Tower of Varieties
25 October 2019 – 29 February 2020
A brand-new site-specific installation by renowned sculptor Rachael Champion inspired by Birmingham’s architecture and marking the theatre’s 120th birthday. See website for further programme details.
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,
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Dressed to the Nines
7 December 2019 – 4 September 2020
Exquisite garments and accessories will be displayed alongside works of art, many of which have never been shown before, as we explore dressing up and going out from 1850 to the present day.
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 Preview event
09/01 6–8pm
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Herstory
10 January – 25 April 2020
An exhibition exploring the body politics of reproductive health.
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In Posse, Making Female Sperm
14/02 6–9pm
Enjoy Valentines day with some fizz, a performative lecture by artist Charlotte Jarvis & the opportunity to donate blood to her Female Sperm project! Booking required.
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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Borders – Studio 44 Exhibition
1 November – 20 December 2019
Group exhibition – part of an ongoing cultural exchange between Swedish art collective Studio 44 based in Stockholm and Centrala.
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Paulina Korobkiewicz Photography exhibition
1 February 2020
See website for full programme details.
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Digbeth First Friday December
06/12 6pm to late
Time to try something new as Digbeth comes alive on the First Friday of each month with late openings, special events in galleries, culture in unexpected spaces, live music, street food and more.
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Digbeth First Friday February
07/02 6pm to late
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
eastsideprojects.org
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Broken Link
28 September – 14 December 2019
Solo show by Lady Skollie.
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Unreal Estate
28 September – 14 December 2019
Solo show by Sofia Niazi.
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Christmas Quiz
12 December, 7–9pm
£1 per person, winning team takes all
Bar proceeds go to Birch Network
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In the Castle of My Skin
25 January – 18 April 2020
Solo show by Sonia Boyce with guest artists Kate Cooper, Luc Pheles, Harold Offeh, Anna Barham, Flora Parrott, Lindiwe Matshikiza and more.
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The Yellow Wallpaper
25 January – 18 April 2020
Solo show by Lindsey Mendick exploring female ‘histrionics’, depression and Russian spies.
Public Preview 24 January, 6-8pm.
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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Junction Works
24 hours per day
Junction Works, 106 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
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The Empire Remains Shop Birmingham
17 January – 1 May 2020
A new commission by Alberta Whittle at Junction Works. Please check website for upcoming events programme.
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Love & Solidarity
7 February – 17 April 2020
Solo ‘sister’ exhibition by Jamie Crewe co-commissioned with Humber Street Gallery, Hull.
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun 11am–5pm and bank holidays.
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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Meryl McMaster As Immense as the Sky
4 December 2019 – 23 February 2020
From a rising generation of indigenous artists in Canada, McMaster uses photography to explore identity.
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John Walker New Paintings
4 December 2019 – 23 February 2020
New “anti-scenic” paintings, inspired by the coastal landscapes of Maine.
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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Made @MAC: All About Textiles
9 November 2019 – 19 April 2020
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West Midlands Craft Group: Crafting a Better Future
23 November 2019 – 13 April 2020
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Arts Markets
01/12, 07/12, 08/12.11am–5pm
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Art and Social Change: The Disability Arts Movement – curated by Anna Berry
11 January – 22 March 2020
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The Influence Project
18 January – 22 March 2020
Photography Exhibition.
171 Great Hampton Works, Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JP
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
odoxarts.com
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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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I Read I Write
30 November 2019 – 25 January 2020
Solo exhibition by Kuwaiti-born Palestinian photographer Laura Boushnak about female literacy in Gaza and Saudi Arabia.
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ARTconnects Workshop
09/01, 10.30am
A women’s workshop led by Salma Zulfiqar creating Arabic Calligraphy, Free.
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Family Arts Workshop
19/01, 2pm
Family Workshop for children aged 5-11 with Sam Krankpod creating 3D paint designs, Free.
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Poetry Performance
22/01, 6pm
Poets from Writers Without Boarders perform in front of the artwork exhibited, Free.
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Artist Talk with Panel Discussion and Q&A
24/01, 5:30pm
Laura Boushnak shares her experience of creating I Read I Write followed by a panel discussion with Dr Dima Saber and Azadeh Sarjoughian chaired by curator Josephine Reichert, Free.
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Closing Event
25/01, 2pm
Celebrating the exhibition and launching Laura Boushnak’s new book ‘I Read I Write’
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Mother
Opening Event 01/02, 2pm, Free
Multi-media exhibition by Antonia Attwood and Daniel Regan looking at grief and loss, OCD thoughts and post-natal depression.
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Artist Talk
22/02, 2pm
Anna Berry talks about her recent experience of being a curator in residence at MAC creating an exhibition about the Disability Arts Movement, Free.
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START
2 January 2020 – 15 February 2022
Artwork by RBSA artists at affordable prices. All works are priced under £300.
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RBSA Next Wave 2020
17 – 29 February 2020
Exhibition of recent graduates from the Midlands.
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Winter Workshops
17 – 29 February 2020
Series of creative workshops. See website for more details.
80-82 Floodgate Street, B5 5SP
Thurs–Sat, 12–5pm during exhibitions
recentactivity.org.uk
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Celine Amendola, Adam Lewis- Jacob, Michael White
6 December 2019 – 10 January 2020
Group exhibition.
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Hayley Tompkins
7 February – 7 March 2020
Solo exhibition.
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Monday – Friday, 9–5pm
birmingham.ac.uk/rcc
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John Walker
18 November 2019 – 1 March 2020
From 1960s minimalism to richly allegorical prints and paintings of the 1990s, this exhibition explores the visual language of internationally acclaimed Birmingham-born artist John Walker.
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Tours & Talks
1 December 2019 – 29 February 2020
Discover the extraordinary artefacts at RCC through lunchtime tours, exhibition talks and more.
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Open House Tours
Wednesdays 1–2pm or 6.30–7.30pm
Take a tour of STEAMhouse – meet the team, explore the space and take a peek at the Production Space equipment and workshops. See website for dates and booking.
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/facebook for details.
stryx.co.uk
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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 Biennial 2019 – Caroline Gagné, Anne–Marie Proulx and Nadia Myre.
16 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
vividprojects.org.uk
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BLCKHLCLB: Under Different Stars
6 December 2019
A sharing and celebration of new work with our artist cohort.
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BLCKHLCLB 2020 Call Out
10 January 2020
Want to be part of our brilliant and daring 2020 Cohort? Details on website.
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Emotional Polarity: Cardioid
7 – 15 February 2020
Exhibition with James Dooley and Matthew DF Evans on the impact of technology on human relationships.