Jewellery Quarter factory conversion named in RIBA shortlist

Jewellery Quarter factory conversion named in RIBA shortlist

The Compound has been shortlisted for a RIBA prize A former Jewellery Quarter factory converted into a creative space used for films and events has been shortlisted in a prestigious architecture prize. The Compound once housed a textile factory but underwent a major regeneration and now counts singer Ed […] Click here to view original…

Read More

City Break: Birmingham

City Break: Birmingham

Birmingham, the “city of a thousand trades,” is sprawling and diverse with independent street food and establishments, art galleries and museums. There’s always somewhere to go and something new to see. We’re proud to call Birmingham our home; in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter , our studio has […] Click here to view original…

Read More

Microscopic art to go on show at Jewellery Quarter museum

Microscopic art to go on show at Jewellery Quarter museum

Willard Wigan – MJQ exhibition A selection of new micro-sculptures by internationally renowned artist Willard Wigan are set to go on display at Museum of Jewellery Quarter next month. Willard Wigan MBE: In The Eye of The Needle will showcase twenty-one miniature works from Willard Wigan’s collection which sit […] Click here to view original…

Read More

Friends Exhibition: celebrating art at the RBSA

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…

Read More

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

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…

Read More

JQ creative space wins RIBA Award

Original web page at Jewellery Quarter creative space and JLR factory win RIBA Awards Basement bar at The Compound which has won a RIBA Award A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and creative space used in pop videos and promos have been recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The West Midlands branch of the trade…

Read More