The
CREATIVES Network for the Arts and Health
presentsthe second annual
Arts All Over The Place
festival of the arts and mental health.
This diary and other information is available on
www.e-voice.org.uk/aaotp/
A wide variety of arts events is taking place across Birmingham and Solihull throughout June and July.All events are FREE unless otherwise stated and are open to all. Particular attention has been given tomaking these events accessible to those who have experience of mental distress.For more details contact
Emma Marks, Arts Projects Officer with the Social Inclusion Team on
0121 678 2702
or e-mail
creatives@bsmht.nhs.uk
MONDAY 16
TH
JUNE T0SUNDAY 22
ND
JUNE
Write, film & presentat News and Weather Poetry Workshops atThe Public Space atBBC Birminghamat The Mailbox
SATURDAY 7
TH
JUNE ARTS ALL OVER THE PLACE LAUNCH EVENT 12.OO MIDDAY - 3.00PMTHE CRESCENT THEATRE
Come and celebrate the launch of this year’s Arts All Over The Place with music, poetry, an art exhibition and printmaking workshopfacilitated by two local artists where you can make your own memento of the day to take home. Just turn up!Free entry and free refreshments provided. Stewards on hand to enable your visit.
MORE INFO:
For more details contact Julian Cleaver or Emma Marks on
0121 678 2700
WEDNESDAY 11
TH
& 25
TH
JUNETHURSDAY 12
TH
& 26
TH
JUNE
Create poetry inthe park and a‘Poet-Tree’ atCannon Hill Park
FRIDAY 4
TH
JULY TOWEDNESDAY 9
TH
JULY
Festival of the artswith live music,exhibitions andworkshops atThe Custard FactoryGallery, Digbeth
WATCH OUT FOR THE CREATIVES CREATURE TRAIL!
Create a mini clay figure to join others, building up to an installation symbolising ‘workingtogether creatively’ at our Custard Factory event in July. There will be clay available in several locations across Birmingham and Solihull.
MORE INFO:
Contact Graham Taylor via Emma Marks on 0121 678 2702
SATURDAY 7
TH
JUNE - THURSDAY 3
RD
JULY VENUE:
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Brindley Place B16 8AE
EVENT:
Visual showcase - Artwork and information from a variety of local groups in Birmingham and Solihull on display in the bar.
MORE INFO:
Open to view during performance times from Tuesday to Saturday. Check with The Crescent Theatre on 0121 643 5858
SATURDAY 7
TH
JUNE TIME: 10.00AM – 4.00PMEVENT:
Ceramics exhibition and working display
VENUE:
The Nature Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Pershore Road / Pebble Mill
Slipstream Ceramics exhibit work from their studio at the Metamorphosis project. View the work and have a go at ceramics yourself.
MORE INFO:
For more details contact Heather on 07985 883 003
MONDAY 9
TH
JUNE
(and every Monday until 30
th
June)
TIME: 1.00PM - 3.00PMEVENT:
Art Club Taster Session with Full Potential Arts
VENUE:
The Friends Institute, 220 Moseley Road, HighgateDuring Arts All Over The Place these regular Art Club sessions will be open to all for painting, ceramics, encaustic art and papier-mâché.
MORE INFO:
Contact Kerry Thomas at Full Potential Arts on 0121 446 6829 or e-mail kerry_artfull@btconnect.com
TUESDAY 10
TH
JUNE TIME: 10.00AM - 12.00 MIDDAY EVENT:
Woodcraft workshop
VENUE:
Nine Acres Drop-in Centre, Fordbridge Centre, off Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley
Try out the colourful art of ‘segmentation and make interesting articles from wood. No previous experience necessary.
MORE INFO:
For more details contact Martin or Oliver on 0121 329 5520
TUESDAY 10
TH
JUNE TIME: 2.00PM - 4.30PMEVENT:
Hearth Theatre presents ‘Other’ by Lorna Laidlow
VENUE:
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Brindley Place B16 8AE
Drama exploring experiences of young men of mixed heritage within the mental health service and how to improve access and outcomes.
MORE INFO:
Free but booking essential. Contact Melanie Nicholas on 0121 678 4850 or e-mail melanie.nicholas@csip.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 11
TH
JUNE TIME: 8.00PM - 11.30PM
EVENT:
‘Lost Cities’ gig and charity fundraising event
VENUE:
The Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings HeathNeil Young tribute PLUS singer/songwriter Andy Gordon PLUS Trust talent ‘Misty Gray’. Fundraising event for The Mental Health Foundation.
MORE INFO:
Tickets at the door £5. £3 concessions/service users. For more details contact Julian on 0121 678 2703
WEDNESDAY 11
TH
JUNE TIME: 10.30AM - 12.00 MIDDAY EVENT:
Clay Zinnia Flower Making
VENUE:
The Zinnia Centre, Showell Green LaneCeramicist Graham Taylor will be making clay Zinnia flowers with the residents at The Zinnia Centre. This will be a closed group.
WEDNESDAY 11
TH
JUNE & THURSDAY 12
TH
JUNE TIME: 9.30PM - 12.30PM
on 11
th
,
1.00PM - 4.30PM
on 12
th
EVENT:
Create a ‘Poet-Tree’
VENUE:
The Boathouse at Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston
Write a poem inspired by the park, print it and attach it to a tree to make a trail of ‘Poet-Trees’
MORE INFO:
For more details contact Cathy Crossley on 07810 758 867
THURSDAY 12
TH
JUNE & THURSDAY 19
TH
JUNE TIME: 10.30AM - 2.00PMEVENT:
Art in the Park
VENUE:
The Boathouse at Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston
Create a natural sculpture from found objects in the park
MORE INFO:
For more details contact Margaret Murray on 0121 773 2922
THURSDAY 12
TH
JUNE TIME: 10.00AM - 8.00PMEVENT:
Hawkesley Art & Craft Exhibition
VENUE:
2 Stockmans Close, Shannon Road, Kings Norton B38 9TS
Exhibits by students from Hawkesley Day Centre, City College and N.E.W College (North East Worcestershire College)
MORE INFO:
For more details contact Sue Matthews on 0121 459 6872
Add a Comment