Author: Marcus
Hope from the Heart of Ukraine
Two years of war is a heavy weight to carry. Friction Art club has created a space for young Ukrainian artists to express themselves and mark this anniversary. Through these difficult times we want to honour these difficult stories and show our solidarity – your voice matters. Art is a powerful tool for sharing stories […]
Seasons greatings and see you in the New Year!
Wishing you all be merry and bright, with twinkling lights and cozy nights. Wishing you all the best this winter season! We’ll be closed now until 2nd January 2024
Celebrating Local Legends
On the 9th September our Art Club celebrated local legends as part of Balsall Heath Second Saturdays, bringing our local legends to people at the Market to discover and chat about their local legends. The event followed much research and preparation – Savhanha Nguyen worked with our Art Club, leading workshops, researching local legends with […]
Windrush75 – whose story is it?
We had a great day supporting organisations and events on Windrush 75, including our own ‘Leaning into the Wind’ Exhibition at The Library of Birmingham until 25th August, and a special event at Handsworth Library. Through photography, interviews, conversations, portraits, we’ll be meeting at places like Soho House, Library of Birmingham & Moseley Road Baths […]
Support Artist Job Opportunity
Friction Arts are on a quest to find the right Support Artist to work with an inspiring group of young people with different needs and abilities. Our Art Club is a free, weekly term-time Club, which supports young people aged 8-18 yrs old to explore their culture, work and spend time with their alternative peer […]
Sleepless night of love and resistance
Yalda and Rainbow…The night that starts from the cold behind the door and brings people to the warmth of intimacy and friendship. Wednesday 21st Dec 9pm to Thursday 22nd Dec 6am, brought to you with Socio Cinema at The Edge! This is a free event including If possible please bring something to drink, poetry and […]