Culture, arts and heritage news
Big Creative ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Conversation starts consultation to gauge city’s creative vision
´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s residents and visitors are being urged to take part in a public consultation to help shape the city’s creative vision for the next decade, which runs over June and July.
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Three million pounds for the arts and culture in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
Almost three million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ for 2022/23 is set to be approved by cabinet.
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2020 brings step-change for culture across ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and beyond
The New Year heralds a step-change for culture across ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and the region through new leadership at Cultural Central and leadership opportunities via the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Cultural Compact.
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Iconic sculpture returned to Centenary Square
Centenary Square in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ has welcomed back its first piece of public art - an iconic sculpture, created to celebrate the work of the famous 18th century printer John Baskerville.
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Arts minister visits the Library of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
The Library of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s role in supporting innovation and creativity was praised during a visit by the Government’s arts minister earlier today (8 November 2017).
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Weekender encapsulates spirit of cultural programme for 2022 bid
Just 22 days ahead of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s largest arts festival, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Weekender (from 22 – 24 September), the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Commonwealth Games bid team unveils its cultural programme for the Games.
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Heritage Open Days at Stirchley Baths
On Sunday 10 September, Stirchley Baths, a community hub on Bournville Lane, Stirchley, will be showcasing its heritage as an Edwardian swimming baths and public washhouse.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Archives and Collections achieves national accreditation
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Archives and Collections, based at the Library of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives today (20 July 2017).
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Arts Council funding for city's cultural sector
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced £88.7 million investment in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s cultural sector - with funding for 37 arts organisations across the city.
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