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Urban Coffee – Jewellery Quarter

Between 3 rd July – 3 rd September a selection of illustrations will be exhibited and available to buy within the Jewellery Quarter branch of Urban Coffee. Located on the ground level, centre of the Big Peg, you can’t miss the big URBAN sign. Some pieces are exclusive to […] Click here to view original…

New Willard Wigan Microscopic Artworks To Go On Show At The Museum Of The Jewellery Quarter

Visitors to Museum of the Jewellery Quarter will be amongst the first people in the city to see new micro-sculptures by internationally renowned artist Willard Wigan, at a new exhibition opening at the museum on Friday 4th August. Willard Wigan MBE: In The Eye of The Needle will showcase […] Click here to view original…

Coffin Folk ’17 – Jewellery Quarter Festival 2017

The Coffin Works Birmingham’s award-winning museum and newest heritage attraction will welcome 4 talented folk and roots performers for a live music event as part of the wider Jewellery Quarter Festival. On 29th July, from 7 pm, as part of the Jewellery Quarter Festival, the Coffin Works will throw […] Click here to view original…

A Poem About the Quarter

The Golden Square Courtesy Mark Haddleton This poem was inspired by poet Ian McMillan’s visit to the Jewellery Quarter. The Poem itself is actually engraved into the material which makes the seam that runs down the middle of the Golden Square on Warstone Lane. Talking to Somebody about the […] Click here to view original…

Friends Exhibition: celebrating art at the RBSA

Come to the RBSA in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter before July 22 to catch the annual Friends Exhibition – showcasing diverse talent in a range of media. The Friends have been part of the RBSA since the 1900s and the Society was one of the first to allow subscribers to […] Click here to view original…

Mapped: This is where you’ll find all 100 Big Sleuth bears

At last, we can reveal exactly where The Big Sleuth bears will be throughout Birmingham and the Black Country. Our interactive map shows you what each full-sized bear looks like, who it has been designed by and where you can find it. The public art trail starts on Monday, […] Click here to view original…

The creators of £1m cufflinks

James and Henry Deakin They make posh cufflinks for everyone from rock stars to royalty from their historic base in Birmingham, but they remain one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. Jon Griffin meets Deakin and Francis directors James and Henry Deakin. Deakin and Francis is England’s oldest family jeweller, […] Click here to view original…

Worcester artist Francesca Currie’s artwork is on display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for her debut show

A WORCESTER-based artist has unveiled her first solo show in Birmingham which includes portraits of city people from all walks of life. ‘s work is now on display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for her debut show,‘A Study in True Representation’. The […] Click here to view original web page at www.worcesternews.co.uk

July at the RBSA: Discovering Art in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Summer is a busy time at the RBSA – along with our major exhibitions there’s a packed programme of workshops, demonstrations, and open events to enjoy. Our Open Studios at the end of July offer fun for all the family, along with a programme of free demonstrations, held regularly […] Click here to view original…

JQ Festival Launch

JQ OPEN STUDIOS 29th – 30th JULY For the third year running Jewellery Quarter makers, designers and artists will be opening their workshop and studio doors and inviting you to come inside and see what they do. Running alongside the Jewellery Quarter Festival, this year’s line-up will include 3 […] Click here to view original…