Balsall Heath Second Saturday

The Second Saturday of the Month

Category: June 2025

  • A Touch Of Green 🌱

    A Touch Of Green 🌱

    Exhibition Opening – Curated by Isra Kausarg

    A Touch Of Green 🌱

    Exhibition Opening Sat 14 June, 10am – 5pm

    Curated by Isra Kausar

    Featuring painting, photography, poetry and mixed media, this exhibition brings together works of art by local artists that speak to nature on many levels, calling you to connect with nature in the hopes that we can help heal it.

    Some focus on appreciating the beauty of the natural world, some touch on the connection we have to it, and some encourage us to take action.

    There are also some tips and tricks in the gallery, for small things you could do to make a difference and help the Earth, and yourself in the process, by adding a little bit of green.

    Pop by to see the exhibition this Balsall Heath Second Saturday, as well as visiting our Peace Garden to immerse yourself in nature amongst our urban landscape.

  • Sunflower Planting & Poetry Writing Workshop

    Sunflower Planting & Poetry Writing Workshop

    11am – 1pm

    Join Kohinoor Yasmin (Poet, Writer & Workshop Facilitator) in our beautiful Peace Garden for a gentle children’s workshop celebrating sunflowers:

    🌻 Plant your own sunflower seed to take home

    🌻 Listen to some poems about sunflowers

    🌻 Write you own sunflower poem using guided prompts

    There will also be an opportunity to audio record your poem read aloud to add to The GAP’s exciting new Peace Garden Spotify playlist!

    🟡 For children aged 6 to 12 years old

    🟡 Parents/carers must be present for the duration of the workshop. You are welcome to relax and enjoy spending time in the Peace Garden.

    🟡 Free!

    🟡 Book your place via Eventbrite here –

    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1398323546369?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • OOMK Collective

    OOMK Collective

    Saturday 14th June
    11am-12pm
    MIAH Gallery
    496 Moseley Road, B129AH,
    Birmingham
    @miahfoundation

    One of My Kind (OOMK) is a collaborative publishing practice led by Rose Nordin, Sofia Niazi and Heiba Lamara. Working together since 2014, OOMK make, publish and distribute books and printed works which arise from self-initiated projects. They also commission new works by women artists, organise publishing fairs and currently run Rabbits Road Press, a community Risograph printing press in London. The talk will be delivered by @sofia_niazi. No booking required, just show up!

  • Ventilator Gallery Opening

    Ventilator Gallery Opening

    VENTILATOR GALLERY
    a dynamic space for dialogue, curated by
    Tammy Woodrow

    opening event Saturday 14 June 12-4:
    interactive installation ‘A Little Respect’ by Gay Place
    Location: the old print works, 506 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AH, bus 50. The gallery is based on the first floor. More info: tammywoodrow@hotmail.com/ 07964770596

  • Fabric of Faith: The Arts and Textiles of The Hajj

    Fabric of Faith: The Arts and Textiles of The Hajj

    MIAH Gallery will be offering free drop-in sessions for exhibition “Fabric of Faith: The Arts and Textiles of The Hajj” viewings to all Balsall Heath Second Saturday attendees (12:30pm-6pm).

    The MIAH Islamic Arts & Heritage Gallery in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, is pleased to announce the public opening of it new exhibition: ‘Fabric of Faith: the Arts & Textiles of the Hajj’. Bringing together objects from private collections to be displayed together for the first time, some of the highlights of the exhibition include: a stunning mahmal (processional palanquin) which accompanied the new kiswa for the Ka’ba and led the pilgrim caravan from Cairo to Mecca; textiles from the holy sites in Mecca and Medina, including an embroidered section of a kiswa from the Ka’ba and the kiswa of the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad; old photographs of pilgrims and the holy sanctuary; historical objects and artworks that were inspired by the holy sites, and a few selected contemporary works of art. These will be displayed alongside personal objects of memorabilia and ephemera from the local community.

  • SEEMAWORLD – studio launch

    SEEMAWORLD – studio launch

    studio launch! 2pm – 4pm
    a one-day portal
    roll out of full studio programme for the rest of 2025 · showcase of instruments + 2025- prototypes · mini zine factory · irl surplus store · original SEEMAWORLD works + project updates · irl world-building: cocreation + ideation stations · a peek at SEEMAWORLD inspo + archives · snacks · more