Summer 2018
The Art Map lists only some of the exhibitions and events on offer. For full programme details visit individual websites.
15 Greenhouse, Gibb Street, Custard Factory, Digbeth, B9 4AA
Tuesday – Saturday, 11am–5pm.
www.ahcontemporaryglass.co.uk/
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Abstract Glass
An ongoing exhibition of handmade glass artworks.
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Beginner’s Weekend Fusing and Slumping Course
Learn how to work with glass and kiln-form processes at our studio in the Custard Factory. Please contact us for further information and dates of our next course.
1464 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2BL
Wednesday – Saturday, 11am–5pm. Open late Thursdays and Fridays (Except Digbeth First Fridays).
artefactstirchley.co.uk
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See website for programme details.
Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Open Mon–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri 10.30am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
bmag.org.uk
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Vanley Burke: Photographing Birmingham (1968– 2011)
10 February – 1 July 2018
Poignant and everyday moments of life in Birmingham, from ground-breaking photographer Vanley Burke.
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The Everyday and Extraordinary
9 June – 9 November 2018
An eclectic and surreal exhibition, where the everyday and extraordinary come together.
Unit 312 Jubilee Centre, 130 Pershore Street, B5 6ND
Opening times vary, see website for details.
birminghamprintmakers.org
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See website for programme details.
1 Dudley Street, Birmingham, B5 4EG
Wed–Sat, 12–5pm (once renovations are complete)
Tel. 0121-643-5016
www.bom.org.uk
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See website for programme details.
Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT
Wednesday – Saturday, 11–6pm.
centrala-space.org.uk
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100 YEARS, SO WHAT?
6 June – 28 July 2018
A group exhibition in response to the 100th anniversary of women gaining voting rights in Poland and in the UK. The exhibition will both celebrate the centenary, and create a space for discussion about what else is to be done within the emancipatory movement.
See website and Facebook page for additional event
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4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 6pm 'til 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.
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
www.eastsideprojects.org
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Another Reality
1 June, 6–9pm.
Gallery relaunch and exhibition openings.
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Migrating Flavours
2 June – 21 July 2018
Solo exhibition by Korean collective mixrice exploring issues of migration, borders and displacement.
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The Endless Village
2 June – 21 July 2018
Newly commissioned video work by General Public, set in an imagined post-EU Britain.
See website for events.
The Old Wig, 55 Great Tindal Street, Birmingham, B16 8DR
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
www.birmingham-failbetter.com
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Residency: Aleksander Wojtulewicz
1 – 15 May 2018
Residency Event 12/05.
See website for details.
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TORCH BEARING
23 May – 3 June 2018
A queer exhibition to coincide with Birmingham Pride.
Opening night and performances 23/05, 6–8pm.
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Workshop #2 – Basic Needlework
24 June, 2–5pm.
Workshop demonstrating hand sewing & embroidery.
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Residency: Sophie Bancroft
16 – 31 July 2018
79–81 Cheapside, Digbeth, B12 0QH & 'The Wedge' Pershore Street, B5 6UN
Opening times vary, see website for details
www.frictionarts.com
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Everything Must Go
Performance/installation celebrating our Wholesale Markets, see website for details.
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Art Club
Free visual arts workshops for people aged 8–18.
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Other things
We're doing loads of stuff that isn't necessarily public, ask us.
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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Inherited Premises
25 May – 3 August 2018
A two-person show by Tako Taal and Rami George, curated by Seán Elder.
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Curatorial Curriculum in Birmingham
25 – 27 May 2018
An alternative learning programme for emerging curators.
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Katarina Zdjelar
3 June
Screening and talk, part of VOZ RARA organised by Anna Santomauro and Valerio Del Baglivo.
Please see website for further 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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Rie Nakajima: Cyclic
Until 3 June.
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Osman Yousefzada: Being Somewhere Else
6 – 29 June 2018
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Langlands & Bell Internet Giants: Masters of the Universe
Until 10 June.
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Clément Cogitore: Assange Dancing
Until 10 June.
5 Mill Pool Way, B5 7EG (sat nav B5 7SA)
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
bdhopenwide.com
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Light Fantastic
25 April – 20 July 2018
Exhibition exploring the use of light therapy by the Photobiomodulation group and student Matthew Holding.
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Stomafotis
23 July – 21 September 2018
An exhibition by Justin Wiggan on sound and wellbeing in the fire service and oral health.
500–504 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
Tues–Sat,12am–5pm during exhibition times.
ortgallery.co.uk
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Et In Arcadia Ego
10 May – 21 June 2018
A Solo Exhibition by Charlotte Jarvis exploring mortality through science and art.
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Et In Arcadia Ego Opening Event
10 May, 6–8pm.
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Death, Faith & Cancer Discussion Group
12 May, 2pm.
Panel discussion in association with BrumYODO.
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Precious
29 May, 2pm.
Family craft workshop in association with BrumYODO.
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Schwarmerei #2
27 June – 28 July 2018
Ort Gallery Members Group Show.
4 Brook Street, B3 1SA
Mon – Sat, 10.30am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm
Tel. 0121-236-4353
rbsa.org.uk
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Prize Exhibition
10 May – 23 June 2018
Our annual Prize exhibition attracts creative talent from across the country and offers a top prize of £1,000!
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Shape Up!
28 May – 29 September 2018
An exhibition of work by designer-makers creating exciting geometric designs in jewellery, ceramics, and textiles.
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TS
Mon – Fri, 9am–5pm.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/rcc
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Dinah Prentice: Piecing
8 June – 24 August 2018
Exploring the artist’s practice of suturing materials that have been fractured or divided, this exhibition highlights a lifelong commitment to radical feminist enquiry.
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1960s Art and Architecture
23 August
Join us on a tour to discover highlights of 1960s art and architecture at the University of Birmingham.
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Men in Waiting
04 May, 7.30–8pm.
Katarzyna Perlak: Vulnerable, Khadija von Zinnenburg Carroll: New Work, performance.
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The Dry Womb
1 June, 6.30–8.30pm.
Hannah Mary performance.
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Games of Absence and Presence: Performing Ritual
2 June, 2–5pm.
Workshop.
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Proofer—Artists Residency
6 July, 6–9pm.
Introduction. See website for details.
498–500 Moseley Road, Balsall Health, B12 9AH
Opening times vary, see website for details.
www.thegapartsproject.co.uk
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Everything Connected
22 April – 19 May 2018
A site-specific light installation by Hannah Brown, investigating the roots of Balsall Heath whilst exploring the philosophical principle that everything is connected. See our website for the full programme and for further details on upcoming exhibitions, projects, workshops and public events.
School of Jewellery, 82–86 Vittoria Street, B13PA
Monday – Friday, 10am–4pm.
blogs.bcu.ac.uk/vittoriastreetgallery
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Make Your Future
A Crafts Council project that aims to re-ignite a passion for making in schools. July dates tbc, check website for details.
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BCU Inspired Festival
11 – 15 June 2018
School of Jewellery graduate shows.
16 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
vividprojects.org.uk
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Stellar
04 May, 6–8pm.
Exhibition curated by Lumen.
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Nicola Hunter: Motherfucker
19 May, 7pm.
Intimate new work. Book via website.
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Introducing…
09 June.
New dance platform collaboration with Birmingham Dance Network.
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Workshop BirminghamLocations and event times vary, see website for details.
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