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We’re Hiring – Coordination Administrator
We’re looking for a Coordination Administrator to join us at Friction Arts. We deliver community-focused arts projects, and this role helps keep the organisation running smoothly by coordinating day-to-day administration, managing venue hire enquiries and bookings, and supporting contracts, financial paperwork, project administration and Board meetings. This is an exciting era for the company, as […]
First Friday August 2026- SANKOFA
This Friday, we’re opening the doors at The Edge for SANKOFA – a free, family-friendly evening as part of Digbeth First Friday. Come along to meet artist Evelyn Andoh and explore the ideas behind her new residency with Friction Arts. Born in Accra and raised in Friesland, Evelyn works with textiles, clothing, movement and storytelling. […]
Carnival Arts Holiday Club
Get creative, try out different art activities and make bold, colourful work to be displayed at the Carnival in New Hope Park. Sessions run every Tuesday and Wednesday, 1.30–4.30pm, for young people aged 10–18. A free, healthy meal is provided at every session. Book your Holiday Club place: https://fitforall.website/events/carnival-of-the-arts-at-the-edge/ You can also join us for […]
So here it is…2025 at Friction
So here it is…Another year on! Here’s a quick summary of what’s been happening at Friction in 2025. A big thank you to all our funders, friends, partners, too many to list, you know who you are!
Cardboard Carnival Brings Joy and Solidarity at COP 30
15th November saw the carnival in Brazil for COP 30 joining with our own Cardboard Carnival and with people all over the world demanding more from our governments and corporations. After our morning workshops at the Edge, we had a live linkup with Belem Brazil, having our questions answered by Leon Sealey-Huggins of War on […]
A Green Wave to hit Brum – Cardboard Carnival Leads way to Belem & COP 30
On 15th November we’re calling on everyone to wear green and join us in our Cardboard Carnival! We’re asking everyone to wear green for a Cardboard Carnival taking place in Birmingham and online from 10am to 5pm starting at the Edge, Cheapside, ending at St.Phillips Cathedral, Pigeon Square. We call for global change and active […]
Who’s listening to Young People at COP30?
Find out more about COP30 and put your questions to other activists across the World. Our Cardboard Carnival is an opportunity to have some fun and connect. Before the carnival starts we’ll be making connection across the world and to Belem, Brazil, to ask our questions and find out more
Sun sets as New Hopes rise in Highgate
Another beautiful night at New Hope Park as we watch the sun dip over the Birmingham skyline for an evening of warmth, community, and fun.
Cardboard Carnival journey begins to Brazil!
What an incredible start! A massive thank you to everyone who made it to our very first ‘Cardboard Carnival’ meeting last Thursday. The turnout was fantastic, and it’s clear we have a wave of enthusiasm and support to make this event truly amazing. We’re already well on our way to creating an unforgettable event for […]