Archive for May, 2010

Craftspace – Routes to new Roots exhibition

An exhibition of textiles and metal collage made by refugee and newly arrived women in Birmingham. Working with professional artists Nicola Griffiths, Ruth Singer and Melanie Tomlinson they created pieces exploring the theme of journeys.

Thursday 13^th May – Tuesday 15^th June 2010, 10pm – 4.30pm Monday – Friday, FREE

Saint Martin’s Arts, St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham B5 5BB

Free workshops

Wednesday 19 May and Wednesday 9 June, Collage with Melanie Tomlinson

Explore migration – journeys made by birds and flower seeds – by making metal collages.

Wednesday 26 May, Textile flowers with Ruth Singer

Have a go at making flower brooches using recycled fabrics, leather and other materials, including traditional and contemporary techniques.

Workshops will be held from 2.30–4.30pm in the De Bermingham Room at St. Martin in the Bull Ring.

Call 0121 600 6020 to book your place.  Crèche facilities provided.

www.craftspace.co.uk

Join the Supersonic Festival Team

Supersonic Festival needs YOU! Capsule’s internationally renowned festival runs 22nd – 24th October 2010 and there are 3 Internship opportunities Production, Design & Marketing Intern. You will receive valuable work experience and be credited as part of the core team that deliver Supersonic Festival.

Deadline for application – 21st May 2010

NB this is not a full time position and would require some remote working, further details of the intern schedule can be supplied upon application. Please note, unfortunately we can only receive applications from people over 18 years of age. For further information & full job spec check www.supersonicfestival.com

Project Pigeon is busy making a film

Have a look at a few clips here:
www.youtube.com/user/ProjectPigeon1

hobbypopMUSEUM Launch at Eastside Projects

Eastside Projects proudly presents a new solo exhibition by Düsseldorf- and London-based artist group hobbypopMUSEUM. Please join us this Friday 7 May, 6-9pm, for the exhibition launch and enjoy some Pimm’s within the pastoral, springtime world of hobbypop.

More info is on the Eastside Projects website and you can make it a date by confirming on our Facebook event page.

There’s also the Eastside Projects Facebook page where you can like us and receive all of our latest news and updates; It’s the smart way to stay on top of the art business. Eastside Projects is at 86 Heath Mill Lane, just ’round the corner from the Custard Factory.