An open collective and platform to explore, nurture + distribute the gifts of thriving creative ecologies in our city. Stewards of @BrumZineFest + #BrumZineLib.
About 9 years ago good friends and then recent graduates @byngtown + @s_jisaacs started a blog. This led to all kinds of wonderful things, archived at: https://t.co/IK3Oe6d2QD
We are no longer currently using this account, but you can follow the adventure over at @BrumZineFest✌🏼
Great day of activities around Neighbourhood Publishing happening tomorrow at @Bsettlement Selwyn Road Playing Fields with a talk and comics workshop with @mrphoenix, talks from @dansolo@storiesforlife_ and Maria Dorthea Skov @AlterGlobal21!
All welcome: https://t.co/R2JTqnxuTx
We'll discover how we build regenerative publishing infrastructure that inspires, brings us together and is distributive by design to support the transitions we need to make with @mrphoenix, @dansolo@storiesforlife_ + Maria Dorthea Skov of @AlterGlobal21. https://t.co/GunQlR0OwN
International Zine Library Day
Thursday 21st July
10am - 2pm
Relax and read the #BrumZineLib collection of DIY publications by makers around the world, make zines, and explore how we might catalogue library collections using the domains of @DoughnutEcon.
https://t.co/8ykv8cZbR3
Discover how to take care of your local zine festival with this year's #BrumZineFest care instructions.
1. Apply For A Stall
2. Host A Session
3. Contribute To The Open Exhibition
4. Create A Poster Design
5. Add To The Communal Zine Table
6. Lend A Hand
https://t.co/Hhocdp4oFk
MAGIC CINEMA - Short, local films screening at Artefact
Thursday 21st April, 7pm.
Pay What You Can
Ran by @APHowlett
(get in touch with him if you wish to submit a film for the screening!)
There is a Parallel Walking launch party at @artefact_bham from 7pm on Saturday to celebrate the start of the project. The two-week run will feature several artist-led walks, the launch of the Parallel Walking zine on 12 Feb and a walk-based film night on 17 Feb by @APHowlett.
Check out @itsnicethat's Extra Nice Fund, with applications open now for a £3,000 award to support ideas and projects by people from marginalised communities, in acknowledgment of the inequity across the creative industries. https://t.co/rbkhWsC68W
Can we help bring your dream idea to life? Applications are now open for the Extra Nice Fund. Find out how to apply > https://t.co/0AEdbuQY0L #ExtraNiceThat
Final Week!
West Midlands' Artists!
Deliver one work to Artefact before (inclu.) Sat. 13 Nov to exhibit in our Winter Exhibition.
Prizes:
£200 First Prize
2 x £50 Runner Up
People's Prize (as voted for by the public)
Further Details:
https://t.co/EC9WYAQe55
We've got a couple of workshops coming up:
Monday 8th November
*Patch Making 3 - 5pm*
We come together to get messy and learn a new tricks. Bring a jacket or piece of clothing you want to put patches on. Bring scraps of clothing or old clothes to cut into patches.
This Saturday we're opening up submissions for a collaborative neighbourhood publication for one day only, in celebration of 24-Hour Comics Day. Get involved from where you are, or visit @__TheFrontRoom in South Loop Park to make and share your stories: https://t.co/6DX73k3iex
We're looking for artists/creatives aged 16-30 to submit work. The theme is "Democratising Creativity & Culture".
Tell a friend to tell a friend... 👀
#WMWeekender
Wonderful, imagination-fuelled project from @Eyris7, @Gavin_J_R, @psjack17 and a host more brilliant artists working to collect histories and future dreams in Birmingham through #DreamingTowerBallroom.
Check out their open call for dreams + Activity Pack: https://t.co/xOGFkDsDeP
"We're focusing on transformation, so that it doesn’t stay as an archive project. We wanted to cast Tower Ballroom the future, and thought working with artists, young people + inviting dreaming would be a perfect way of doing this. This is about visioning." - @Eyris7#onthesettee
Love, gratitude and apologies to anyone awaiting communications or further swaps as part of #LargeLetter. We set up the idea at the beginning of lockdown and have found capacity in ever decreasing supply, but would love to see what you've shared and to reconnect later this month!
In line with our #MAIAThisMay programme, we’re pleased to announce the launch of our commissions!
Not one, but, two fantastic opportunities happening this month including the open call MAIA Commission & the Keep Keeping fund.
Read More: https://t.co/7CKC7QnDkH
Today we’re excited to announce our May MAIA programme!
Four incredible weeks of online talks, discussions, workshops and commissions, celebrating and investing in artistry, and helping us all stay in conversation and in community.
Sign-Up: https://t.co/ItmRkZKoNR
BE at home FESTIVAL 2020 @befestival
May 7-16 Find out more about this special edition of BE FESTIVAL via #BrumHour's website:
https://t.co/AkhD0Uwqh1
#Birmingham#LockdownFestival
Here we go from @MAIA_Group. Four weeks worth of major programming, talks, masterclasses, gatherings, art, commissions, open calls & more!!! All artists involved are super dope!!!
All free, pay as you can or accessibly priced.
Full details & sign up: https://t.co/0oD699szio
We've been exploring ways to support and connect makers in a way that is safe given the widespread and longer standing impacts of COVID-19 across our city and beyond.
#LargeLetter: A Mail Art Project with love from Birmingham is our first example of that: https://t.co/WH8hitGYlW