A multidisciplinary festival of activist art making all of Birmingham its stage. Taking art out of its comfort zone. Come and witness activist artists making a difference where you least expect them. Free Radical believe that for art to have a real impact it needs to be bold, so Festival of Audacity is a home […]
Join Hon Professor of Art History Brendan Flynn in an engaging and colourful talk describing the prominent Birmingham artists of the 20th century. You will soon be able to book this event via the RBSA website.
Birmingham Civic Society's Heritage Committee member Sian Roberts illustrates the considerable story of Birmingham during The First World War. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
A rare opportunity to view selected archive material relating to Birmingham during The First World War, presented by Sian Roberts. This event will take place in the Wolfson Room and all bags will need to be placed in lockers located outside of the room. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
A unique opportunity for families to work with Karoline Rerrie, Friend of the RBSA, with the City Beautiful as your theme. To coincide with our ‘The City Beautiful’ programme, design a poster inspired by well- known buildings & places in Birmingham. Draw your design onto silk screens & print your own colourful posters! This workshop […]
Curator Henrietta Lockhart recounts the history of the Civic Gospel, a significant movement in Victorian Birmingham and its influence on local government and citizenship. The talk is followed by a short presentation from winners of the Society's Next Generation Awards illustrating the Society's role in citizenship today. Pre booking is essential via the Winterbourne House […]
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR A NEW DATE Join us for an exclusive evening with Martyn Pugh at The Assay Office. Five years’ of determined research and collaboration between skilled craftsmen and leading academic scientists have culminated in the spectacular “Guardian Timepiece” which now hangs […]
Join Rachel West from Legacy West Midlands for a lively tour of Handsworth and find out more about the people, movement and struggles that shaped this area and wider Birmingham. Discover some fascinating stories of this ever evolving, dynamic part of the city. Meet at the gates of Soho House on Soho Avenue and bring […]
Working with the staff and pupils of Balaam Wood School, as part of our centenary heritage programme, to create a film about their area and to nominate who they felt should receive a special centenary Blue Plaque, has led to a resident-led community action project bringing together local schools and groups to design new artwork […]
A family friendly exploration of words and writing around Birmingham Cathedral. This is a free family drop in event, find out more on the Birmingham Cathedral website.
Birmingham Civic Society Heritage Committee member Sian Roberts reveals the history of women from the formation of the Society including politician Mary Cottrell. Tickets will soon be available on the Birmingham Midland Institute website. Tickets are free for BMI members and £5 for non members.
Where should decisions on our taxes and public services be taken? Should services be funded on a comparable basis nationally from national taxes? Or should councils and other local public sector organisations have responsibility for funding services in their area, and discretion over what to spend and how to raise their revenues? Is more local […]
