Step inside a work of art Designed by renowned architect Will Alsop and Julian Flannery, The Public is one of the must see buildings of the world. With a regularly changing programme of exhibitions as well as our permanent interactive and digital artworks we ensure no two visits are the same! For more information about our latest free exhibitions simply pick up a guide from our Box Office, call 0121 533 7161 or visit www.thepublic.com.
Dates for your diary Guided walks around the gallery Coming up: 17 January, 21 February, 21 March and 18 April 2013 Begins 11am. Audio tours will take place at 2pm On the third Thursday of each month, our Exhibitions Team will hold guided tours around the gallery for those looking to learn more about our artists and their work on show. To book, email exhibitions@thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161.
Art Fun Run your own workshop! Have you got a great idea for a kids workshop which is both engaging and packed full of creative fun? We’re offering local artists and crafts people the opportunity to run their own familyfriendly workshop during the Easter and Summer holiday periods in 2013. There will be no fee from us BUT we will give you the space for free and you will be able to charge for your workshop, keeping the ticket income. We will also be able to provide you marketing support by listing your event on our website and our printed Holiday Guide. All participants must be CRB checked and submit references. To submit a proposal and for more information visit www.thepublic.com/art-fun Deadline for submissions: Friday 18 January 2013.
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Hsiao-Chi Tsai and Kimiya Yoshikawa Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6.30pm Artists Hsiao-Chi Tsai and Kimiya Yoshikawa will be holding a holding a talk about their fascinating hanging sculptures, discussing how they develop work by collaborating with one another and technologists. To book, email exhibitions@thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161. Image: Blooming Sparks by Hsiao-Chi Tsai and Kimiya Yoshikawa
‘Black Country – Legends’ – launch event Saturday 16 February 2013, 2.30pm Councillor Linda Horton officially opens ‘Black Country – Legends’ – a series of exhibitions celebrating the region’s charm, quirkiness and characters. Come and meet some of the artists involved and share your stories of the Black Country. Songs by Lozz Hipkiss and Billy Dakin. Image by Richard Billingham