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Grand Unionis an arts organisation based in Digbeth, Birmingham.

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Text in shades of orange and pink reads ‘Languages of Intimacy, Bella Milroy and Khairani Barokka.

Bella Milroy and Khairani BarokkaLanguages of Intimacy

Birmingham School of Art16 October 2025 – 27 November 2026

Open Tues-Fri, 10am–5pm

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A black graphic set on a peach-coloured background. The black graphic consists of two interlocking rings, which hold negative space text. the Text reads 'Companion Culture' in capital letters on the first ring, the second ring reads 'A cultural action plan for Digbeth'. To the right of the two rings, black text reads: '2025-2035'.

November Digbeth First Friday: Launch of ‘Companion Culture: Four Actions for Digbeth’

7 November 20256–8pm
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November Digbeth First Friday: ‘Barkle and Tranklements’ Book Launch with performances by Joanne Masding

7 November 20256–8pm
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Figures stand, twirl and dance in a grey painted gallery space, with fluorescent lighting buzzing overhead. Behind, night sets in through a row of windows.

November Digbeth First Friday: Operatic-theatre making workshops with Infinite Opera

7 November 20256–8pm
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A landscape image of a pale brown hand wearing several bracelets and silver rings holds a small red-pink reddish above a table made of dark brown branches. Upon the table there is a variety of plants and fruits such as apples and flowers.

The Growing Project

The Growing Project is a transformative community programme using art making, gardening, cooking and simply being together as a way of offering support and friendship to people passing through difficult times. Our project partners include organisations who support vulnerably-housed people and those experiencing crisis.

Infinite Opera

We are working with Infinite Opera across 2025-26 on a community engagement commission for Digbeth’s new BBC HQ, The Tea Factory.

A portrait image of a person sitting on a wooden chair against a bright blue wall. The person looks directly to the camera, their long dark hair falling in waves around their shoulders. They wear dark jeans and a pale t-shirt covered in large images of different coloured poppies.

Jasleen Kaur

We are working with Jasleen Kaur across 2025-26 on a landmark public art commission for Digbeth’s new BBC HQ, The Tea Factory.

Artist Projects

We work with Artists in many different ways and timeframes.

A landscape image of a dilapidated industrial space. The large space has a dirty wooden floor, brick walls and exposed wooden rafters. The ceiling is very tall and natural light floods in through the many glass-less windows.

Working with the City

Grand Union is committed to a considerate and collaborative approach to urban regeneration. We recognise that to create an urban environment that is welcome, inclusive and supportive for everyone, we need to create many opportunities for community-led planning. 

Floating Garden

The Floating Garden is a canal-based gardening site that makes up part of the Growing Project. We created the Floating Garden in partnership with the Canal & River Trust to spread the positive benefits of The Growing Project out into the canal network and to use it as an engagement and learning tool with our various community groups and partners.