Gallery37 2020 - 2022
The Gallery37 Residency is Birminghams flagship creative development programme investing in the city’s next generation of artists, with an alumni of over 200 artists.
This FREE programme offers Birmingham based artists (16-25 years) a significant opportunity to boost their career in the creative industries, focused on nurturing creative talent from across the cities diverse communities and neighbourhoods.
Focusing on multiple artforms, we experiment and collaborate, responding to the next generation of creatives, makers and producers. We offer personal, professional and creative development support and opportunities and aim to help build and encourage artists to fulfil their ambitions.
ABOUT THE GALLERY37 residency 2021
This years programme is a two week experience; where we will develop up to 100 hand-picked young creatives (16-25) across 9 creative camps with nationally recognised specialist artists & tutors.
You will get the chance to develop your skills in your chosen artform, meet like-minded creatives, and be supported by established & nationally renowned artists. All in a socially distanced environment.
Induction
All camps: Wednesday 18th August at Aston University Student Union
Residency dates
Week one: Monday 23rd August - Friday 27th August, 10pm til 6pm
Week two: Monday 30th August - Friday 3rd September, 10pm til 6pm
Showcase:
Visual Arts: Friday 3rd September
Location:
All camps (besides Visual Arts) will be based at Aston University Student Union.
Visual Arts will be based at Centrala.
creative camps
This year, we have chosen 9 camps that span across all areas of the creative industries. Each individual camp listed below has a description when you click on the title.
This years programme will be Artistically Directed by John Berkavitch.
+ Music Production with Reuben Reynolds
Participants will discover and develop their production style. They will learn how to get the most out of relevant software and programmes, how to fine tune sounds with mixing and mastering and how to work with live musicians and instruments.
+ Photography with Grain Photography Hub
Participants will learn the technical skill it requires to take an amazing photo. They will learn how to use their equipment to its fullest potential and will have room to experiment and explore their creativity and refine their artistry.
*Participants are required to use their own camera.
+ Vocal Performance with Cherri Voncelle
Participants will master the technical art of vocal performance as well as stage presence and what it takes to work within the industry as a professional.
Singer / songwriter, Cherri V, will be leading 2021's Vocal Performance camp.
Cherri V biography:
Singer / song writer with three critically acclaimed EPs, a UK top 20 single, and millions of views and streams already under her belt, British singer, songwriter and soul songstress Cherri V is a revered musician in her own right, and one of the most consistent pure vocalists to come out of the UK, with the likes of The Telegraph, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, MOBO Awards and BET, all singing her praises.
In what has been an eventful career so far, Cherri V has shared the stage and worked with some of her musical idols. Cherri has toured internationally with Eric Benet, Jessie J, Billy Ocean, and Incognito in Australia, Asia, Europe & Japan. Also representing U.K R'n'b/Soul as a support act for Brandy, Floetry, Dawn Richard, Musiq SoulChild & Teedra Moses.
Cherri’s most recent self penned release “Double Decker” is described by her as a therapy session hosted by guitarist / producer Jason Bond.
“Double Decker” Out now on all streaming platforms Www.cherrivoncelle.com
+ Lyric Writing with John Bernard
From spoken word to poetry and songwriting, participants will learn how to take their ideas from concept to a well structured, melodic and rhythmic piece of writing.
+ Dance with Laura Vanhulle
Participants will master the technical art of movement and stage presence. They will learn tips and techniques which will help them maximise their dance ability during rehearsal and performance.
Laura Vanhulle's biography:
Following her formal dance training Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), Laura went on to do a post-graduate apprenticeship with ACE dance and music and continued with the company as a professional dance artist. Laura has since worked with Shobana Jeyasingh (Counterpoint), Coda DanceTheatre, Keneish Dance Theatre, Motionhouse (The Voyage), Rutherford Dance Company, Sonia Sabri Company, Room 2 Manoeuvre, Michael Marso Riviere, Autin Dance Theatre, Aakash Odedra (as Rehearsal Director), Gary Clark, Rogue Play and South Paw dance Company “Icarus” Toured nationally and Internationally. She also danced in the Jack Savoretti video clip ‘Written in the Scars’, under the direction of Niku Chaudhari. In 2016 Laura went to Hong Kong for a flying low program with Vangelis Legakis and worked with The Van-L Dance Company. She is a nationally recognised dance artist and has a strong teaching reputation - nationally and internationally, working regularly with organisations such as The Place, Trip Space (London), DanceXchange, Elmhurst, Wolverhampton University, Coventry University, Nicholson school of dance as lead teacher or Guest teacher/Choreographer. She also teaches Internationally in places like Portugal-Porto, Greece and Belgium (Touching Base workshop in Collaboration with Judith Clijsters). She has been teaching Mock auditions at BA Hons Performing Arts (Edge Hill University)
+ Film with Daniel Alexander Films
Participants will learn what it takes to create a short film from start to finish. From concept to scripting, filming and editing.
+ Digital Arts with Kibla Ahmed
Participants will learn how to take an idea from concept to a digital piece of art. Including how to use the relevant adobe software to create digital illustration, graphic design, moving imagery and much more.
British comic book artist and digital illustrator, Kibla Ahmed, will be leading 2021's Digital Arts camp.
Kibla Ahmed biography:
"I am a freelance traditional/digital comic artist for plus 10 years, working on various projects such as comic book covers, writing and illustrating my daughter's story book which is my greatest achievement.
I am a big comic book fan and on a journey to get my work out there, my next mission is to work with the big guys to get my artwork on Marvel or DC comics, while on my journey I want to be able to help inspire artists of all kinds."
+ Theatre Performance with Yael Shavit
Participants will learn how to give compelling performances to invoke emotion from their audiences. They will learn tools and techniques to help needed for acting performance and where and when to apply them for a successful career in the creative industry.
Yael Shavit's biography:
Yael is a theatre director, dramaturg, creative workshop facilitator and a visiting practitioner at drama schools/ universities around the UK. She is a recipient of the Jerwood Directors Award. For over twenty years she has collaborated with actors, writers, theatre artists, film makers, and musicians on the development of new work for both stage and screen. Yael specialises in collaborative theatre making often working with artists who are devising new work together or drawing on lived experience in their work. She has worked extensively with leading UK spoken word artists including Polarbear, Molly Naylor, John Berkavitch, Warsan Shire, Zia Ahmed and Sean Mahoney. Recent credits include How to Keep Time by Antosh Wojcik, Until You Hear That Bell by Sean Mahoney, How to Die of a Broken Heart by Femi Keeling and Mouth Open Story Jumps Out by Polarbear. She is currently developing new audio work with theatre artist Sinead Rushe and working on a new piece of music theatre for Dash Arts. Yael teaches collaborative theatre making, playwriting and screenwriting at Rose Bruford, University of Birmingham and Central School of Speech and Drama.
+ Visual Arts with Sylwia Narbutt
Participants will learn how to hone their craft in visual arts. From fashion to paint, illustration and crafting, visual artists will be given space to explore and experiment enabling them to develop and refine their artistry.
Gallery37 presents 6 new art commissions in Birmingham centred on the theme of “roaming”
In 2021, Gallery37 brought together 100 young creatives to take part in a two week residency. This year, 9 of those artists have been hand chosen and commissioned to create individual artistic events, in North Birmingham and Central Birmingham.
“Everything is too central. We used to have platforms in this area, but they have been stripped away”
Be prepared to be in awe of each commission, as we celebrate Birmingham's Creative Future with eight major pieces of work, across Birmingham from August - October 2022.
Multiverse
august
Digital & interactive live music show.
Location: CFC Studio, Pool Street
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Multiverse is live music show with digital art projected onto the performers, their stage and their background. This digital art will consist of moving abstract shapes and will be in-sync with the music which will also be produced by Demarae.
The art will be powered by a Playstation meaning audience members can take control and move the art themselves with a Playstation controller pad. Separate to the live music section of this event there will also be a live digital art section, which will also be projected onto a seperate wall. -
Demarae is a multidisciplinary designer, World builder & Music producer born and raised in Birmingham UK.
Representing our city in new and innovative ways has always been at the forefront of all Demarae experiences. From envisioning potential futures to the replication of modern midlands as a backdrop for virtual storytelling is a common practice.
As a world builder, He has the ability to create reflections of alternative realities in a stylised way, allowing you (the player) to experience new and familiar environments and take on adventures like never seen before. (Virtually and sonically)
https://www.instagram.com/demarae.exe
Reworlding
august
Immersive environmental exhibition.
Location: Centrala, Digbeth.
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Our city centres were once filled with trees, green spaces, and nature - what if that never went away?
Re-Worlding reimagines the city through a green lens. Constructing a future utopia which centres community, wellbeing, and harmony with nature.
Inspired by themes of solar punk* and environmentalism, Jacob Carter and Hayley Salter collaborate to create an immersive environment. The exhibition allows visitors to explore the past, reflect on the present and consider possible futures of our urban and natural spaces. Combining photography, sound, sculpture and projection, visitors can escape into an unknown landscape and immerse their senses, allowing them to reconnect with the world around us.
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Hayley Salter is a Birmingham-based photographer with a special interest in portraiture, nature and street photography.
She uses photography as a way to feel more grounded, more mindful, and connect with the world around her. Preserving small details and moments of beauty from the every day, capturing the energy of a moment.
Her work is inspired by themes of connection and emotion, and the people and places she encounters. Hayley has a documentary element to her work, using her camera to amplify the stories of those making a positive impact on the world. Hayley’s artistic practice runs alongside the commercial side of her photography business, which focuses primarily on the arts, theatre and events.
https://www.instagram.com/hayleycsalter
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Jacob Carter is a Birmingham based artist whose work investigates materiality and the agency of objects. He works through a process of collecting, arranging and archiving, actively playing with modes of display.
Jacob Carter contrasts raw functional materials alongside technology, aiming to challenge the viewer's understanding of materials and question the functionality of his sculptures. His recent process driven work has made heavy use of concrete due to its utilitarianism and the relationship with the urban environment in which he lives as well as its ability for transformative architecture.
https://www.instagram.com/jacobcarter_art
Dosed
august
Female-led film screening & performance.
Location: To be announced.
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’In Birmingham, two friends barely scraping by turn to theft and believe they can ‘get away with murder’- until they have to. An example of a hedonistic treadmill of illegal pursuits. A grapple between relationships and selfish desire.
‘Dosed’ will comprise of a female heavy team both on and off the camera. When filling the roles in our team, we will be prioritising inclusivity and diversity, as well as supporting artists early in their career from the Midlands. An integral element of the team is that they will all be artists from Birmingham or the West Midlands.
The intention for the premiere of this film is to take it further than a screening- to be an experience for the audience. We want to bring the audience into the film as soon as they walk in the door, merging film and live performance in one space.
We believe that this film has the potential to have an expansive and universal appeal, particularly with women. We are confident about it having a life after its first premiere in Birmingham, so plan to submit to film festivals with particular focus on BAFTA qualifying festivals and Birmingham Film Festival to keep a prominence in the Midlands.
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Georgia is an experienced and successful West Midlands actor who has appeared in BBC productions as well as numerous short and feature films with Birmingham filmmakers such as Daniel Alexander & Matt Ford. Notable work includes starring in Raindance Film Festival qualifying feature film 'Hilda' executive produced by Tim Roth and working with Screen Daily Stars of Tomorrow 2020 director Charlotte Regan on BBC Three and Fudge Park Productions mini series '0121' cast by Shaheen Baig.
Georgia also works as a Producer with Birmingham based production company BARRETT.
https://www.instagram.com/georgieneathy
A Love Letter to the Gospel: Past, Present & Future - oct
A documentary based on Gospel Music
Location: To be announced
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Rhea will be combining her desires together; her love for God, Singing, and Storytelling, by creating a short documentary of her love for Gospel music by showcasing the journey of Gospel music (past to present).
Rhea will also be taking the stage with a performance and a Q & A with Gospel Artists.
Come along and Rome with Rhea, as she takes you on an uplifting journey!
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Rhea has a love of storytelling and began writing for the Phoenix International Newspaper at the age of sixteen. She learned graphic design, video editing, and content creation on her own. She is well-versed in Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro. She has worked as a freelance journalist, graphic designer, and producer of short documentaries. She has started a content creation company in addition to running her own small business on the side as a side hustle. She is also a singer/songwriter whose music has been played on BBC Introducing, UCB, and Premier radio stations.
tales
august - October
Debut EP launch & Music Video series
Location: Digital
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Isabel Abbott’s debut EP ‘Tales’ is sure to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Love, break ups and makeups through the mind of a 20 year old are rocky, truly chaotic. However, feminist lyrics and sassy remarks turn a heartbreak story into the ‘Tale’ of a journey towards empowerment. Creating this whole record from scratch in her room during lockdown made this EP carry a deep rawness that will make you fall in love with her. Not only with her soulful vocals, but also the empowerment of her lyrics in both native languages, smoothly transitioning between each other.
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Emerging artist from Spain Isabel Abbott is bringing her soulful vocals to stages all around the UK. Living and breathing music from a young age has created the perfect blend of richness and depth unique to Abbott's vocals. Equally enhanced by her piano playing, that has now become a staple of her live performances. Since the age of 14 Isabel has been writing, producing and singing her own material to deal with mental health, a topic that is widely discussed in her lyrics. Her self-produced debut EP coming later this year will introduce elements of Latin Pop and Modern RnB, sure to make you feel and relate to her music.
https://www.instagram.com/isabel_abbott_
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Wt4MChhuEyZbH6MAbdWFN?si=s6pwRYFhRY2Y_v3qnH6skA
on the map
September
Illustrations of Local Heroes of Birmingham.
Location: Across North Birmingham
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Jaden is a visual artist, studying Level 3 Fine Art at Solihull College, and has previously showcased work at the Birmingham Hippodrome, exploring the theme of identity, as well as showcasing a photography project at The GAP Arts Project.
Jaden creates multiple artforms, with one being 'Hyperrealism', (painting resembling a photograph) with the use of pencils and watercolor crayons. Jaden’s Art has been recognised by worldwide celebrities, including the famous actor Michael B. Jordan.
Jaden will now be exploring the theme 'Roaming' which will allow Art viewers to engage with his five A1 Art pieces of local celebrities from North -Birmingham areas, which will be displayed in their areas.
Come along and explore Roaming with Jaden throughout North Birmingham!
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My name is Jaden and I'm well known for as an Artist. I draw and Paint portraits of talented people, celebrities and Animals. I capture lots of details, tone and textures to the face that I create. Art is my superpower. I can make artwork extremely special and mind blowing for all of yours.
MAJOR
commissions
To launch the Residency programme, Gallery37 has commissioned 7 artists to transform areas of North Birmingham by engaging with local communities & delivering public art projects over 2020 - 2022. Working with a range of local partners, the commissioned artists will display over 100K worth of artworks across the public realm; from high streets, shopping centres, waterways and parks.
Overview of projects
wander water
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Female-artists respond to the female experience of walking local canals, providing the opportunity to change perceptions and increase footfall along Birmingham’s canals, promoting health and wellbeing.
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The Company
Janette Bushell will be leading a team of 5 creative women to create art of various different genres along the canal which the public can then find via QR codes after the artwork has taken place. The team includes Harmeet Chagger-Khan, Bethany Kay Hopkins, Claire Whitcomb, Ming De Nasty and Chanelle Harris.
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Perry Barr (canal). Between Perry Park and College Road.
Wander Water will take place in 2022.
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Wander Water is brought to you by Punch Records, Saathi House and Canal & River Trust.
roaming dance
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Hip Hop dancers will showcase an innovative concept / event that will be showcased at Birmingham International Dance Festival 2021.
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Emma Houston & Bellatrix
Emma is a non-binary Dance artist and choreographer and Bella is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist (she’s a beatboxer) from Bristol. The two intend to create a piece together which explores issues surrounding identity, rejecting norms set by conventional society and exploring what happens when you "roam" outside of these boundaries.
Joseph Toonga’s “Born To Protest”
‘Born To Protest’ brings to life real life stories from black British men and challenges the unconscious bias of his audience. Which in this case, will be unsuspecting passersby in North Birmingham. Joseph will bring in black male dancers from Birmingham to incorporate their stories into the piece.
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Handsworth Park.
This event took place on Saturday 25th 2021.
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Roaming Dance is brought to you by Punch Records, Saathi House, DanceXchange and Birmingham International Dance Festival.
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Light Night is Birchfield’s first-ever lantern parade, bringing together young and old to enjoy and celebrate the cultural diversity and heritage in Birchfield through light-based artworks co-created with members of the local community.
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Crafting Community
Video / Lighting Artist Scylla Magda and Community Artist Sophie Handy, from Handsworth-based artist collective Crafting Community, have been delivering workshops and designing, creating & installing a variety of outdoor installations & projections in the Birchfield area to promote community cohesion, culture and a collective voice.
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Birchfield Light Night is brought to you by Punch Records, Birchfield Big Local and Saathi House.
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Downlow is a mural art trail of brand new illustrations featuring untold stories, quotes and thought-provoking activism.
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CREATENOTDESTROY
CREATENOTDESTROY (also known as CND) are passionate about trailblazing through art and seeks to educate, empower and inspire new and emerging creatives and actively campaigns for local governments to place more value on creative industries and to make arts and culture more accessible to marginalised communities.
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Lozells
The launch event took place on Saturday 23rd October however more walking tours will take place in 2022.
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Downlow is brought to you by Punch Records, The Active Wellbeing Society and Saathi House.
remastering mothers
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An experienced artist will create a sculpture to celebrate the music and legacy of Erdington’s “Mothers” music venue during the 1960's-70's.
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Juneau Projects
Duo Ben Sadler and Philip Duckworth will be organising workshops to create an interactive piece of art with the input of residents from Erdington. A bronze sculpture of a live microphone and speaker set up which will be placed in the town centre ready for the general public to take a photo with.
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Erdington (Town Centre)
Remastering Mothers launch event will take place in 2022.
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Remastering Mothers is brought to you by Punch Records, Erdington Arts Forum, Erdington Town City Partnership and Saathi House.
SAATHI HOUSE mural
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A mural has been designed and painted at Saathi House in Aston.
The bright colours painted on the side of the red brick building symbolise the vibrancy of the area and its history. The red rose, Lilly and hibiscus flower represent the myriad of ethnicities that have found solace in Saathi house, especially during times when ethnic divides in the area were tense.
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Katie O
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Aston (Saathi House)
The Saathi House Mural launch event will take place in 2022.
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The Saathi House Mural is brought to you by Punch Records and Saathi House.
masterclasses & workshops
Following the success of 2021’s Gallery37, we’re creating a programme of 6 in-person workshops/masterclasses called 'Lowdown' that focus on the business aspects of becoming an artist in the UK Creative Industry with guest speakers, artists and entrepreneurs. Lowdown will be an extra opportunity to upskill Birmingham's Creative Future, to help reach their full potential - ready to be commissioned, ready to be on festival line-ups, ready to host their own events & exhibitions; and so much more.
BEING A BUSINESS VS BEING A CREATIVE
with namywa
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Are you ready for a career in the creative arts as a freelancer and/or emerging creative enterprise? Do you want to get paid in more than just exposure? It's time you see yourself as a business as well as a creative.
Get the lowdown on being taken seriously in the arts industry, and learning the difference between building a business using your creative skills and being paid to be creative.
We have invited Namywa to lead this Lowdown session. Namywa is a Birmingham-based Musician who has made a name for herself in the UK with her sound that blends the worlds of R&B, Soul, Jazz and Pop; and has supported the likes of Paloma Faith and 2022 Brit Nominee Lola Young. Last year, Namywa began her journey as CEO & Founder of Girl Grind UK, an organisation that supports, develops and showcases women in the West Midlands through a range of incredible programmes.
Namywa will be giving you the chance to learn from her experience from building a career in the Music Industry, and how she began her company, Girl Grind. Prepare for a wealth of knowledge, and get your questions ready - from funding, to networking, this is your chance to change your future.
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This event will take place at Punch HQ, Zellig, Digbeth, B9 4AT on Wednesday 26th January 2022 at 6pm.
You must have signed up prior to the workshop due to limited capacity.
STARTING A BUSINESS
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The aim of this session is to be able to dissect the main points that need to be considered when starting a business using strategy, industry knowledge, and legal structures.
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This event will take place at Punch HQ, Zellig, Digbeth, B9 4AT in February.
Booking information will be released shortly.
You must have signed up prior to the workshop due to limited capacity.
FUNDING
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The aim of this session is to gain a few top tips on how to write bids (different methods, key points, understanding terminology etc) and to recieve support on where to find funding opportunities.
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This event will take place at Punch HQ, Zellig, Digbeth, B9 4AT in March.
Booking information will be released shortly.
You must have signed up prior to the workshop due to limited capacity.
PRICING/MONETISATION AND BOOKKEEPING
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The aim of this session is to explore the importance of bookkeeping, how to stay organised (along with methods and examples), explaining the process and who to contact, and setting up your rates (either for your service or creations/art work).
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This event will take place at Punch HQ, Zellig, Digbeth, B9 4AT in April.
Booking information will be released shortly.
You must have signed up prior to the workshop due to limited capacity.
PRODUCING AN EVENT
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The aim of this session is to give a guideline of what producing an event may look like. We know that not all events are the same, but the same skills can be applied across pretty much all of them. Each artist will be able to identify their current strengths and work towards strengthening the ones they are least confident about and perhaps start to map out what their own event could be.
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This event will take place at Punch HQ, Zellig, Digbeth, B9 4AT in May.
Booking information will be released shortly.
You must have signed up prior to the workshop due to limited capacity.
MARKETING
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The aim of this session is to learn how to market yourself, your work or services and events. The artists will understand the importance of marketing, pick up a few top tips or current trends to think about and use it to market themself/ their business/ their event and how to capture maximum audience.
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This event will take place at Punch HQ, Zellig, Digbeth, B9 4AT in June.
Booking information will be released shortly.
You must have signed up prior to the workshop due to limited capacity.
Back in 2020, in the run up to the Residency, we ran monthly Masterclasses featuring special guests, artists and mentors from around the world will take place on various online platforms from Zoom to Twitch to inspire the next generation of creatives in the West Midlands, whilst the country is still in lockdown.
music production masterclass
with davinche
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Hailed the ‘King of Rhythm & Grime’ by Complex Mag, DaVinChe has worked with the likes of Kano, JME, Skepta, Stormzy, and Tinie Tempah; this is your one chance to learn from the 'Grime Veteran' himself.
During this 2 hour masterclass you will:
• Watch to see how Davinche constructs a beat using pro software
• Learn the top music production tips & tricks
• Hear more about DaVinChe’s story and career
• Understand what it takes to enter the Music Industry
• Ask any burning questions
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This event took place on Twitch on Thursday 26th November 2020 with an online audience of 150+.
Mental Health Chat
With Kae Kurd & Fusion
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One of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars, Kae Kurd is joining a special digital Gallery37 event about mental health, with Fusion
Kae Kurd is a young British-Kurdish stand-up comedian that is recognised as one of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars (with credits including Live at The Apollo). On Thursday 18th February he will be joined by his friend, Fusion, founder of BMT and former MTV presenter; where they will chat, banter and share stories about their mental health journeys, and bring the important topic to light.
During this one and a half hour masterclass you will:
• Join a discussion about mental health between Fusion and Kae Kurd
• Get a taste of Kae Kurd's journey to becoming one of the UK's fastest rising comedy stars
• Hear their top tips and get the chance to engage by asking questions and reacting to their stories
Please be aware that because this event is focused around mental health, sensitive topics and stories may be shared, so please be kind when you join the event.
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This event took place on Instagram Live on Thursday 18th February 2021 with an online audience of 200+.
make-up masterclass
with celia hughes
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Make-up artist, influencer, CEO and now Masterclass host. Celia Hughes knows exactly how to make people glow online, through make-up, beauty and fashion; this is your one chance to recieve a two hour free masterclass focussed on how you can glow in front of the screen too.
During this 2 hour masterclass you will:
• Learn how to apply on screen make-up for all skin tones, on men and women
• Hear more about how she became a beauty influencer and CEO of 'The Bouji Store'
• Get your make-up based questions to be answered in a Q&A
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Unfortunately this Masterclass has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
Photography Masterclass
With Rida Suleri-Johnson
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Rida Suleri-Johnson is a photographer, content creator, artivist, podcaster and storyteller. She has amassed 35K+ followers on Instagram; which she uses as a platform to tell her story and give a voice to the things that the world needs to hear, through creative work.
During this masterclass you will:
• Hear more about Rida's creative journey into photography and content creation
• Find out best practices and top tips for levelling up your photography
• Discuss social media and artivism
• Take part in a Q+A and ask any burning questions
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This event took place on Youtube Live & Facebook Live on Thursday 22nd April 2021 with an online audience of 200+.
It is still available to watch on Youtube.
Digital Illustration Masterclass
with Kibla Ahmed
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Digital illustrator and comic book artist, Kibla Ahmed is hosting a special two-hour Gallery37 Digital Illustration Masterclass
Kibla Ahmed has specialised in designing comic book covers and digital illustrations over the last 10 years of his career, and will be guiding you with advice and practical tips on how to draw in comic book-styles.
During this 2 hour masterclass you will:
• Learn how to draw in comic book styles • Hear about his 10 year illustration career
• Take part in a Q+A
• Ask any burning questions
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This event took place on Youtube Live on Thursday 14th January 2021 with an online audience of 200+.
It is still available to watch on Youtube.
Influencer Masterclass
With NOHUN
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NOHUN is a TikTok viral sensation from Birmingham known for his funny rants, shopping trips and elevator dances. Starting out on Snapchat in 2017, NOHUN has now amassed over half a million combined followers across all platforms.
During this masterclass you will:
• Hear more about NOHUN's journey in to becoming an influencer on TikTok and Instagram
• Hear top tips for creating content
• Hear how to build partnerships
• Take part in a Q+A and ask any burning questions
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This event took place on Instagram Live on Thursday 20th May 2021 with an online audience of 5K+.
It is still available to watch on Instagram.
We have commissioned previous Gallery37 alumni to create 1-minute Micro Masterclasses, to teach young creatives tips & tricks to improve Lyric Writing, Illustrating and Filmmaking skills, which have been posted to our TikTok.
