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.

Reggae Kinda Sweet: Photography by Pogus Caesar

Film maker and Photojournalist Pogus Caesar to showcase a unique exhibition entitled “Reggae Kinda Sweet” from 3rd July to August 31st in Birmingham

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.

Annual Summer Exhibition returns to The Public

Artists from across Sandwell are invited submit work to The Public’s annual Summer Exhibition

Free admission to National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC

Budding entrepreneurs will find the perfect opportunity to research and develop new careers at The National Franchise Exhibition.

Artist pays homage to Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham art exhibition

Mike Nelson’s ‘M6’: Eastside Projects, a contemporary art gallery in Digbeth, will play host to his first major solo exhibition in his home region

Art gallery owner turns artist as photos of Birmingham go on show

As an art gallery owner, Lee Benson is well used to exhibiting the work of others. But now his own artwork has gone on display on the streets of Birmingham.

Local school children take inspiration from enlightening exhibition

A group of school children from West Bromwich have been working alongside an internationally renowned video artist at The Public, as part of an exciting artistic project.

Ikon Learning and Events Diary November 2012 – January 2013

Exhibition opening Wednesday 21 November, 6–8pm – FREE Join us for a glass of wine to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition of photography, New Street by Beat Streuli Afternoon Tea Thursday 29 November, 2.30–4.30pm – FREE* Contemporary art – is it your cup of tea? Join us for an exhibition tour, followed…

Indulge your passion for all things cake this weekend

Have you joined the nation and embraced the ever-growing trend for cake decorating?

The Lynx effect arriving in Telford

A Royal Navy Lynx helicopter and her crew from 815 Naval Air Squadron will help bring a sense of perspective to this year’s Scale ModelWorld exhibition at the Telford International Centre

Alison Baskerville ‘Makes Do’ with Winning Images for Poppy Appeal 2012

‘Make Do and Mend’ is an exhibition by award winning photojournalist Alison Baskerville. The exhibits will be on show at The Lake Side gallery, The Custard Factory, Digbeth, over Remembrance weekend.

Thunderbirds are go…

And that’s not all. Lovers of cult sci-fi will be heading to Cosford next month.

Midlands music photography exhibition

A new music photography exhibition is taking place later this month featuring 12 photographers from all over the Midlands.

All things cake coming to the NEC

Have you joined the nation and embraced the ever-growing trend for cake decorating?

Photographs in Urban Coffee

Local landmarks and classic cameras make for a great exhibition.

History in the making with Paganel Primary School

Birmingham Central Library will be hosting a photographic exhibition – ‘Pagalympics 2012’ from today until 17th September – documenting a week long programme of workshops and sporting events at Paganel Primary School.

Polish culture celebrated in mobile billboard exhibition

A fascinating mobile exhibition themed around Polish culture and traditions is to visit The Public in West Bromwich on Friday 13 July and Wednesday 18 July – part of a Midlands wide tour.