On the eve of the coronation of King Charles III, we’ve been thinking about the significance of the occasion. Here we are–experiencing the transition from the second Elizabethan era to the third Carolean* era. I say it like this to help …
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated on 8th March. It has existed in various forms since the early 20th century. In 1917 it was made an official holiday in Soviet Russia, and since then it has been adopted …
Last week we ended our Bangladesh Victory Day Project with a celebration of 50 years of Bangladeshi independence. Our participating families put on an amazing shadow puppet performance. They used puppets they had designed themselves to share information about type …
As we continue to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, we’re exploring the ancient art of Indian miniature painting. We’re also inviting you to try this out for yourself by joining our miniature painting workshop on Wednesday the 18th of August! …
Get involved with South Asian Heritage Month by attending a Birmingham art exhibition, learning more about the culture and trying out Art at the Heart’s Miniature Painting workshop on the 18th of August. Book now! Below: 2 minute read 1. …
Who would have thought that the tiny, cartoon-like symbols that we use in text messages would become the perfect way to express our thoughts and feelings online? In fact, more than 700 million emojis are used in Facebook posts every day. From a pizza to a paintbrush, emojis are so …
The answer is – anyone and everyone! Applications are now open to become a volunteer at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, hosted in Birmingham. Whether you have years of volunteering experience, or none at all, everybody is welcome to join in. …
Photo: Bust of William Shakespeare, John Michael Rysbrack, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery If you’ve ever tried to ‘break the ice’, worn ‘your heart upon your sleeve’, or celebrated a ‘brave new world’, then you’re already familiar with Shakespeare! This sixteenth …
The day has important connections with working women’s rights, and in 2017, there was a strike entitled ‘a Day Without Women.’ This saw entire school systems close for the day, as women make up around 75% of schoolteachers. Those who …
There is evidence that puppets have existed in England for the past 600 years! During the Medieval Period, travelling minstrels used hand puppets. Early puppet shows were probably based on Bible stories, and Greek or Roman legends. In London, the …