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November Digbeth First Friday: ‘Groundings’ by Shenece Oretha

6 November 20265–8pm
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A landscape action of 'Tender Lift' a new digital artwork by Bella Milroy and Khairani Barokka. The section of the artwork features Bella and Okka lying down, superimposed onto the interior of a lift. Okka, on the left, wears a bright blue top and lies on her back. Her hands are folded across her stomach and she looks upwards. Bella, who is on the right, is lying on their side. Bella wears a red and white stripy shirt and has their hands folded under their head, eyes closed, as if asleep.

Strategies of Play – Publication Launch

CCA Goldsmiths24 November 20265:30–7pm
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‘Groundings’ by Shenece Oretha

7 November 2026 – 6 March 2027
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‘Students of Nature – The City as a Classroom’

‘Students of Nature’ is an alternative/otherwise learning programme led by artist Exodus Crooks.

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'.

Companion Culture: Four Actions for Digbeth

‘Companion Culture: Four Actions for Digbeth’ outlines a clear and pragmatic framework to support the continued growth and success of this culturally significant area of Birmingham.

Jasleen Kaur

Grand Union and Jasleen Kaur are working together on two significant commissions. Across 2025-2026 sees the development of a public artwork at the Tea Factory, Typhoo Wharf, commissioned by Stoford. From 2026-2027 we will continue to work with Jasleen on a second commission for our flagship capital site Junction Works, made possible by an Ampersand grant.

Studio Artists

Grand Union houses 12 purpose-built artist studios for multidisciplinary practice. Our current studio holders engage with textiles, collage, photography and ceramics, supported by neighbouring co-operative Modern Clay.

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.

Artist Projects

We work with artists in many different ways and timeframes.

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.