Birmingham Post - Tag - the public

Boss of The Public urges council to drop college extension plan

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The boss of a controversial art gallery, branded a "gross waste of public money" by MPs, has challenged plans by a local authority to convert the venue into an extension of the town’s college.

College plan prompts calls to keep The Public in public domain

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:14 GMT

The boss of a controversial art gallery, branded a “gross waste of public money” by MPs, has challenged plans by a local authority to convert the venue into an extension of the town’s college.

Exploring the 'Black Country Banksy' riddle

Birmingham Post — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

A secret artist with a passion for opera is the subject of a new documentary being shown at The Public. Alison Jones spoke to filmmaker Barney Snow about following the trail of a 50-year mystery.

The People's Orchestra helping to fill a musical gap for youngsters

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:24:00 GMT

A new People's Orchestra is starting up in Birmingham, giving talented young musicians opportunities they might miss out on otherwise.

Founder of The Public returns as Art of Architecture exhibition begins

Birmingham Post — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:50:00 GMT

The architect behind the controversial Midland arts centre The Public is making a return to the building ahead of a new architecture exhibition.

Photographic exhibitions capture the essence of the 1960s and 70s

Birmingham Post — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Two new photographic exhibitions capture stars of stage and screen in different lights, writes Jon Perks.

Arts Council funding revealed for West Midlands organisations

Birmingham Post — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Arts organisations in the West Midlands will receive £132.6 million over three years from April 2012 under the Arts Council England’s new funding system.

Arts Council under fire over funding for The Public arts centre

Birmingham Post — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:20:00 GMT

Arts organisations are facing the prospect of a double whammy of spending cuts which could be disastrous for their future, MPs warned.

Bond Wolfe wins contract at The Public

Birmingham Post — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 GMT

Black Country property agents Bond Wolfe have been instructed to market vacant offices to let at controversial community arts project The Public in West Bromwich.

Martin Parr shows the real faces of middle England

Birmingham Post — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Photographer Martin Parr’s candid shots of the public are on show at The Public. He speaks to Alison Jones.