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Birmingham
Lesley and Julian from the Axisweb team recently had a flying visit to Birmingham. There they discovered a vibrant, multi-layered art scene which includes organisations as diverse as established galleries, artist-led studios and nomadic arts projects. Here we give you a by-no-means exhaustive overview of the most interesting contemporary art projects and spaces across the city.
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Grand Union
What do you do if there aren't enough studios? Set up your own of course! Cheryl Jones talks to us about getting things done at Grand Union.
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Stryx
Recent graduate Aly Grimes tells us about running one of Birmingham's newest artist-led spaces.
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FRAME_
We talk to Elly Clarke about moving beyond the confines of the white cube and her attempt to stimulate Birmingham's commercial art scene with her new project FRAME_.
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Eastside Projects
Eastside Projects is the main hub for contemporary artists in Birmingham. We spoke to Associate Director Ruth Claxton about setting up and maintaining such an important artist-led project.
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A3
A3 Project Space will launch a programme of projects, exhibitions and events in May 2013, curated by Trevor Pitt and Cathy Wade.
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The Lombard Method
With the emergence of newer artist-led spaces in the city of Birmingham, The Lombard Method are coming of age and establishing themselves as an organisation dedicated to supporting younger artists through residencies and exhibitions.
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Vinyl
Working without a permanent venue, Vinyl is a project that moves between spaces, bringing artists and organisations together in ways that challenge their existing methodologies.
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Craftspace
Craftspace have been developing people, ideas and opportunities through contemporary craft for 26 years. They continue to showcase the most exciting craft practices through a programme of touring exhibitions and participatory projects.
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University of Birmingham
Did you know about the University of Birmingham's Artist in Residence programme? It's another one of Birmingham's amazing cultural secrets!