News In 'Culture Forward' Culture ForwardAboutOur partnersPeopleNewsOur City of StoriesSigning ShakespeareQur'an in the CitySerious About ComedyGet involved Culture Forward showcases Qur’an in the City at Parliament's Jain celebration Description:The celebratory event is a key fixture in the Jain and House of Commons calendar.Date:21 May 2024 Celebrating Diversity and Individuality at the South Asian Heritage Month 2024 Launch Event Description:South Asian Heritage Month commenced its annual celebration at the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston Park Hotel with support from Culture Forward. Date:30 March 2024 Engagement with Prints: Workshops and Community Iftar Description:Culture Forward commissioned Birmingham-based artists Taiba Akhtar and Haseebah Ali to create original artwork as part of the Qur’an in the City project.Date:20 March 2024 Culture Forward Sponsors Two Inspiring Artists at the Ikon’s Start the Press! Exhibition Description:‘Forward’ is the City of Birmingham’s dynamic motto. Date:04 March 2024 Culture and the City – Towards a Collaborative Approach Description:Birmingham City Council has announced a potential 100% cut to culture. Professor Sara Jones examines the need for a collaborative approach to the arts sector.Date:29 February 2024 University of Birmingham's Mingana Collection inspires Birmingham Ikon exhibition Description:The Culture Forward team have partnered with the Ikon gallery in Birmingham for their latest exhibition 'Start The Press' - launching next week.Date:31 January 2024 Soul City Arts Brings to Life Birmingham's 'Grit and Soul' Description:Soul City Arts' 'Grit and Soul' performance took place in December on campus, an unforgettable exploration of Birmingham's essence through art and storytelling.Date:15 December 2023 Culture Forward Interim Report June-December 2023 Description:Interim report on the activities and civic engagement taking place as part of the Culture Forward project.Date:08 December 2023 University convenes Birmingham’s top cultural organisations for action on sustainability Description:Hosted by Birmingham Royal Ballet, the event saw 15 researchers from the College of Arts and Law lead discussions on how culture can promote sustainability.Date:07 December 2023 Culture Forward's impactful collaboration at Eurocities Culture Forum 2023 Description:Cultivating Global Perspectives: Culture Forward’s contribution to the Forum and hear from our brilliant students about their experience!Date:04 December 2023 Previous12Next