The CREATIVES Network for the Arts and Health presents

the 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 to
making 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

SATURDAY 7TH JUNE ARTS ALL OVER THE PLACE LAUNCH EVENT
12.OO MIDDAY - 3.00PM THE CRESCENT THEATRE
Come and celebrate the launch of this year’s Arts All Over The Place with music, poetry, an art exhibition and printmaking workshop
facilitated 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 11TH MONDAY 16TH JUNE T0 FRIDAY 4TH JULY TO

& 25TH JUNE SUNDAY 22ND JUNE WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY
THURSDAY 12TH Write, film & present Festival of the arts
& 26TH JUNE at News and Weather with live music,
Create poetry in Poetry Workshops at exhibitions and
the park and a The Public Space at workshops at
‘Poet-Tree’ at BBC Birmingham The Custard Factory
Cannon Hill Park at The Mailbox Gallery, Digbeth

WATCH OUT FOR THE CREATIVES CREATURE TRAIL! Create a mini clay figure to join others, building up to an installation symbolising ‘working
together 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 7TH JUNE - THURSDAY 3RD 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 7TH JUNE TIME: 10.00AM – 4.00PM
EVENT: 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 9TH JUNE (and every Monday until 30th June) TIME: 1.00PM - 3.00PM
EVENT: Art Club Taster Session with Full Potential Arts VENUE: The Friends Institute, 220 Moseley Road, Highgate
During 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 10TH 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 10TH JUNE TIME: 2.00PM - 4.30PM
EVENT: 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 11TH JUNE TIME: 8.00PM - 11.30PM
EVENT: ‘Lost Cities’ gig and charity fundraising event VENUE: The Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath
Neil 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 11TH JUNE TIME: 10.30AM - 12.00 MIDDAY
EVENT: Clay Zinnia Flower Making VENUE: The Zinnia Centre, Showell Green Lane
Ceramicist Graham Taylor will be making clay Zinnia flowers with the residents at The Zinnia Centre. This will be a closed group.
WEDNESDAY 11TH JUNE & THURSDAY 12TH JUNE TIME: 9.30PM - 12.30PM on 11th, 1.00PM - 4.30PM on 12th
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 12TH JUNE & THURSDAY 19TH JUNE TIME: 10.30AM - 2.00PM
EVENT: 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 12TH JUNE TIME: 10.00AM - 8.00PM
EVENT: 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
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE TIME: 2.00PM - 5.00PM
EVENT: Poetry & craft workshops VENUE: United Reform Church, Brassington Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AA
MORE INFO: Open to all. For more details contact Tessa on 07989 960 115 or leave a message at The Phoenix Centre on 0121 685 6801
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE - SATURDAY 28TH JUNE TIME: 11.00PM - 4.00PM
EVENT: Art at the Airport VENUE: Public walkway between Terminal 1 and 2 Info Desk, Birmingham Airport
Artists Frank Johnston and Steve Blundell return to the airport to demonstrate their skills and talk to passing passengers. We invite other
artists to come and support the exhibitors, spend time painting, sketching, stitching, carving or showing their work alongside Frank and Steve.
MORE INFO: For more details contact Julian Cleaver on 0121 678 2700 or artist Steve on 0781 370 4091
MONDAY 16TH JUNE - FRIDAY 20TH JUNE TIME: (As centre opening times)
EVENT: Service User Art Exhibition, VENUE: Lodge Road, Winson Green B18 5SD
An exhibition of art by older service users in the Ashcroft Centre foyer
MORE INFO: Contact Graham Taylor via Ashcroft reception on 0121 301 5753
MONDAY 16TH JUNE - SUNDAY 22ND JUNE TIME: 11.00AM - 4.00PM
EVENT: News and weather poetry workshops VENUE: The Public Space at BBC Birmingham, The Mailbox, Wharfside B1 1XL
Make a poem about the news or weather. Perform your poem to camera and upload it on the web. Children’s workshops on Sunday 22nd June.
Open poetry performances on Thursday afternoon, all poets welcome. (See linked art workshops below)
MORE INFO: For more details contact Matt Nunn via 0121 678 2700
MONDAY 16TH, WEDNESDAY 18TH & SATURDAY 21ST JUNE TIME: 1.00PM - 4.00PM on 16th, 10.00AM - 1.00PM on 18th, 10.00AM - 4.00PM on 21st
EVENT: Art Workshops VENUE: The Public Space at BBC Birmingham, The Mailbox, Wharfside B1 1XL
Mess-free creative sessions. Create a piece inspired by the BBC and The Mailbox environment. Children’s family workshop on Saturday.
MORE INFO: For more details contact Community Vibe Ltd on 0777 257 2060
MONDAY 16TH JUNE - THURSDAY 10TH JULY TIME: (As hospital opening times)
EVENT: Service User Art Exhibition VENUE: Solihull Hospital, Outpatients Department
MORE INFO: For more details contact Sue Dyer on 0121 678 4800
TUESDAY 17TH JUNE TIME: 11.00AM - 2.00PM
EVENT: Culture Vultures Art Trail and Picnic VENUE: The Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston
Come and discover the art and sculpture trail at The Botanical Gardens. Bring your own food and get together for a picnic.
MORE INFO: Places are free but limited. To book call Emma Marks on 0121 679 2702
FRIDAY 20TH JUNE TIME: 7.45PM - 10.15PM
EVENT: ‘What is Normal Anyway?’ VENUE: Library Theatre, Chamberlain Square
Piece of Mind Drama Group, based at Unit 317, The Custard Factory, perform their latest piece exploring what is normal.
MORE INFO: Tickets £7.50, £5 concessions. Contact the Box Office on 0121 303 2323 (Performance also showing on Saturday 26th July)
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE TIME: 7.00PM - 11.00PM
EVENT: The Sparkle Awards Midsummer Nights Party VENUE: The Spotted Dog pub, Alcester Street, Digbeth (next to BITA Pathways)
Enjoy live music whilst roving angels bestow Sparkle Awards on those who have contributed to service users’ creative and spiritual wellbeing.
MORE INFO: To nominate someone special for a Sparkle Award call The Phoenix Centre on 0121 685 6801 or Social Inclusion on 0121 678 2700
TUESDAY 24TH JUNE TIME: 7.30PM
EVENT: Open Mic Night VENUE: The Station Hotel, Station Street, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AT
Come and soak up the talent and atmosphere at this friendly and lively musicians’ open night. If you are a musician, come along and perform.
MORE INFO: For more details contact Emma Marks on 0121 678 2702
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE & THURSDAY 26TH JUNE TIME: 9.30AM - 12.30PM on 25th, 1.00PM - 4.30PM on 26th
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
MONDAY 30TH JUNE - SUNDAY 6TH JULY TIME: 9.00AM - 5.00PM
EVENT: Working Arts Group exhibition VENUE: Birmingham Institute of Art & Design, Margaret Street, City Centre B3 3BX
The Working Arts Group (WAG) present a one-week show in the Foyer gallery
MORE INFO: For more details contact Helen on 0781 338 9648
FRIDAY 4TH JULY - WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY VENUE: The Custard Factory Gallery, Digbeth
EVENT: Arts All Over The Place Festival of the arts and mental health
Daily arts workshops including sculpture and printmaking, music and drama events, drumming workshop, live bands and more!
MORE INFO: For more details contact Emma Marks on 0121 678 2702
SATURDAY 5TH JULY TIME: 12 MIDDAY - 4.00PM
EVENT: Endeavour Court Summer Fete VENUE: Endeavour Court, Entrance A, 210 Reservoir Road, Erdington B23 6DJ
Summer Fete with Service User Art Exhibition, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac, hook-a-duck and more! All welcome, just turn up.
MORE INFO: For more details contact Marie Holman on 0121 685 7350
WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY TIME: 10.00AM - 12.30PM
EVENT: CEIMH Mural Project Workshop / Wellbeing Day VENUE: CEIMH, Watson Building, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
Charlene Clempson will be facilitating a mural project workshop at the Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Health. Free buffet lunch.
MORE INFO: Booking required. Contact Charlene Clempson on 0121 414 8917 or e-mail charleycrisp@hotmail.com (See linked event below)
WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY TIME: 1.00PM - 3.30PM
EVENT: Survivor Art Exhibition / Wellbeing Day VENUE: Institute of Applied Social Studies, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
Survivor Art Exhibition at the Terrace Huts. Includes screening of the Suretech film of the University’s Recovery Through the Arts Project.
MORE INFO: For more information contact Dawn River on 0121 414 2936 or e-mail d.h.river@bham.ac.uk

WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY ARTS ALL OVER THE PLACE EVENING FINALE
THE CUSTARD FACTORY GALLERY, DIGBETH
Musical extravaganza courtesy of Brainstorm and Arts All Over The Place Finale
For a full list of finale events go to www.e-voice.org.uk/aaotp/
or contact Emma Marks on 0121 678 2702

We have tried to ensure the accuracy of contents as of 30th May 2008. Programme may change at short notice.
Please refer to the website for up-to-date information at www.e-voice.org.uk/aaotp/