Spring 2026
The Art Map lists only some of the exhibitions and events on offer. For full programme details visit individual websites.
Pixel Studio, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square B3 3DH
Wed–Sun 12–5pm
vividprojects.org.uk
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Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982-92
Wed–Sun 12-5pm.
Vivid Projects present archive screenings, installation and events exploring Birmingham’s overlooked film and video histories. In collaboration with artist Gary Stewart and participants. See website for more details.
Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT
Wed–Fri 12–8pm, Sat 12–5pm
centrala-space.org.uk
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Olga Bubich – The Art of (Not) Forgetting
7 March – 28 April 2026
The Art of (Not) Forgetting is an exhibition rooted in an ongoing artistic and research-based practice developed by Berlin-based visual artist, essayist, and memory researcher Olga Bubich.
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Luna: Care & Defiance
1 – 27 May 2026
Inaugural print exhibition for Luna women’s photography network.
See website for programme details
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
eastsideprojects.org
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Seema Mattu: LOCAL SUPERSTAR
1 May – 25 July 2026
A multi-stranded exhibition bringing together live action film, digital animation, installation & congregative music.
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Duplicate
30 – 31 May 2026
Artists, illustrators, zine makers and small-press publishers congregate for a two-day publishing fair.
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EOP Studio
9 June – 26 July 2026
Artist residencies with occasional public sharings – see our website for details.
19 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Wed 2–5pm, Thu–Sun 12–5pm.
Tel. 0121-643-9079
grand-union.org.uk
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GU x Flatpack: Horses
1 May, 6–8pm
Film.
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Environmental /Outside: The Bothy by Alberta Whittle The Floating Garden & Canal- based regenerative garden
ongoing
See website for further details.
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Digbeth First Friday Events: Endangered Pudding
3 April 6–8pm
Performance.
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Exhibition: UOB X GU Studios Project
5 – 12 June 2026
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun, 11am– 5pm
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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Angela de la Cruz: UPRIGHT
25 March – 6 September 2026
Ikon presents UPRIGHT, a major exhibition of rarely seen works by acclaimed contemporary artist Angela de la Cruz, alongside a new commission developed in collaboration with Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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Break the Mould
25 March – 6 September 2026
This exhibition focuses on ceramics, positioning clay as a site of experimentation. Break the Mould transforms the gallery into a laboratory for residencies, collaborative making and public engagement.
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Ed Isaacs
31 March – 11 April 2026
Solo exhibition by RBSA President.
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Candidates Exhibition
16 April – 2 May 2026
Works from prospective RBSA Members.
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RBSA Portrait Prize
5 May – 13 June 2026
Contemporary portraiture.
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Alison Holt & Jaci Hogan
5 – 16 May 2026
Joint exhibition.
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Small Works
19 May – 13 June 2026
Artworks by RBSA Members.
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RBSA Summer Show
18 June – 1 August 2026
Three floors of artwork.
School of Art, Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm (plus some special evenings and weekends)
www.instagram.com/birmingham_school_of_art
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BA Degree Shows 2026
1 – 26 June 2026
Check out our instagram for more details.
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Thur-Fri 12-4, Wed and Sat by appointment
stryx.co.uk
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Soup Residency Pt VIII – Meet the Artists
3 – 25 April 2026
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Curated Open Studios 01/05–31/05
1 – 31 May 2026
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Final Group Exhibition
5 June – 31 July 2026
Soup Residency now in its 8th iteration, provides a combined approach to the growth of local artistic talent, with focus on early and mid career artists.
90 Vyse St, Jewellery Quarter, B18 6JZ
Wed-Fri 10:30am-3:30pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm
stryx.co.uk
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Mini Stryx Creative Stay and Play
Every Friday 11am–1pm
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Stryx for Kids
First Saturday of the month.
Free artist led workshop.
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Mothership Residency Panel Discussion
30 March
See website for times.
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Mothership Exhibition
6 June – 5 September 2026
An inspiring showcase of work by mother-artists and their children participating in the Mothership Residency.