A sharing of short films by 3rd year University of Wolverhampton Performing Arts undergraduate students inspired by the historic Mother & Baby homes in the Black Country. Students have been supported by the Black Country Living Museum, Black Country Studies Centre & Feral Productions. Premiering free on the University Read more…
Tue 15th June 2pm Fashion, Textiles and Intellectual Property: Patchwork, Quilts or Veils? – Dr Metka Potočnik Fashion can be utilitarian, or perhaps functional. It can be seen as art, or an expression of its cultural setting. Without doubt, fashion is both fast-changing, as it is eternal. The fashion industry is Read more…
ArtsFest Online have an exciting programme of online events happening this week. Tuesday 18th May, 4pm-5pm Lyric Writing Master Class with Xidus Pain No matter what genre of music you are into poetry and song writing connects and transcends. Xidus will answer questions and offer various techniques to combat writers Read more…
Nine women. Nine songs. Nine doors flung open to reveal the incredible resilience of mothers who faced and overcame tremendous adversity. Following their online premiere on Saturday 27th March, we are thrilled to announce that you can now watch the full Hush Now performances, filmed on location at the Black Read more…
A participatory element of the Hush Now project offers Black Country residents the opportunity to take part in online Creative Writing and Song Writing workshops with Hush Now writer Sara-Jane Arbury and composer Olivia Preye. Each session is free and will be delivered via Zoom – bookers will be emailed Read more…
Lights! Camera! Action! A day of expert talks exploring the performing and cinematic arts in the Black Country. Our speakers will take you on a behind the scenes tour of the Black Country’s global contribution to music, theatre, comedy, poetry and film. What makes the region’s sense of humour unique? Read more…