Spread a little happiness

Can being kind change the world?

Wanted – tales of migrating to Birmingham

Collecting people’s stories for an extraordinary new artwork celebrating the positive contribution migration has made to the success of the city.

Last Post: Remembering the First World War, Coalbrookdale Gallery

A poignant new free exhibition, Last Post: Remembering the First World War, will explore the effect of the events of 1914-18 on the Post Office, its people and the contribution of postal communications to the war effort.

Millennium Point launches arts strategy

Chinese artwork to be the first exhibit.

Innovative event at Library of Birmingham brings back history’s greats

If you’ve ever wondered what Matthew Boulton, the Cadburys and others would make of modern society, here’s the chance to find out.

Mary Berry tells all.

The queen of British baking talks ahead of her visit to the NEC.

Visual artists given boost with return of initiative

New Art West Midlands promotes new talent.

Events at the Ikon

The Ikon Gallery in Birmingham has unveiled its Learning and Events diary for October and November.

2,500km Ganges trek in new exhibition at BMAG

New show to depict epic journey.

Johnson and Tremlett coming to town

A city centre gallery has announced two major exhibitions for late 2013.

How to have a crafty Christmas

If you’re looking for Christmas inspiration Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts and Art Materials Live from 7th-10th November at the NEC is the place to be.

Franchise exhibition returns to NEC

Fancy being your own boss?

Announcing Birmingham’s Black History Month

Birmingham’s annual Black History Month heralds the achievements, contributions and struggles of African, Asian and Caribbean people within the context of their diversity and heritage.

Major expansion for thestudio

City centre venue set for size increase.

Birmingham voted best UK city

Travel organisers honour the city at awards ceremony.

Mary Berry and Mich Turner to appear at Cake International

Biggest-ever show celebrates two decades.

Lottery funding enables city history project to go ahead.

The lives of people from Digbeth and Highgate in Birmingham celebrated in a new interactive exhibition by Friction Arts.

Artists invited to contribute to ‘Public scrapbook’

Contributions sought for gallery exhibition.

Rolling Stones in Kings Heath

Celebration planned for anniversary of city debut.

Flypasts announced for Battle of Britain weekend

RAF Museum announces star attractions.

Museum makes appeal to black RAF personnel

The RAF museum at Cosford is asking for help with a forthcoming project.

Wolverhampton women in wartime

Lecturer to give talk on Home Guard battalion.

Art and Industry in perfect harmony

Swedish artist transforms Digbeth based art gallery into a maze of glittering metal.

Birmingham to offer food for thought at inaugural Meetings Show UK

Birmingham is presenting a taste of its future conferencing and events offer to 5,000 visitors at the first ever Meetings Show UK

Heritage and art at Electric Railway Museum

The worlds of heritage and art are coming together in Coventry this summer for a unique series of open days at the award-winning Electric Railway Museum.

Eclectic selection of student films to be screened in Coventry

A diverse selection of short films from students at Coventry School of Art and Design will be screened in the city in June.

Sandwell residents invited to exhibit alongside Turner Prize recognised artists

Artists from across Sandwell are invited to submit artwork to The Public’s summer exhibition and have a unique opportunity to have their work displayed in a gallery alongside Tracey Emin, Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller and David Shrigley.

Ikon Director prepares to open major exhibition of Iraqi art

Ikon Gallery Director Jonathan Watkins is preparing to open his most challenging exhibition to date – the official Iraqi Pavilion at the world renowned Venice Biennale.

Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show

A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students

Food, Average to Glorious Food

Representatives of the food industry have been at the NEC this week at a series of trade shows. Steve Beauchampé sampled the atmosphere – and some of the wares!