Illustrated Brum

An open collective and platform to explore, nurture + distribute the gifts of thriving creative ecologies in our city. Stewards of @BrumZineFest + #BrumZineLib.

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

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✌🏼

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

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

[CIVIC SQUARE @CIVIC_SQUARE]

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

[CIVIC SQUARE @CIVIC_SQUARE]

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

[Brum Zine Fest @BrumZineFest]

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

[Artefact @artefact_bham]

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!)

[walkspace @WalkspaceWM]

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.

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

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

[It's Nice That @itsnicethat]

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

[Artefact @artefact_bham]

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

[Sol Cafe Brum @solcafebrum]

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.

[Kerry O @kerryfused]

If you are looking for a bit of creative positivity then how about a new Creative Connections Commission in your area?

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

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

[Diandra McCalla @DiandraMcCalla_]

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

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

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

[The Front Room @__TheFrontRoom]

"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

[Brum Zine Fest @BrumZineFest]

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!

[MAIA @we_are_maia]

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

[MAIA @we_are_maia]

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

[#BrumHour 🐝 Networking with #Birmingham @BrumHour]

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

[Amahra Spence @amahra_]

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

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

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