Parkside Gallery
The School of Arts has a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year which culminates with the Inspired Festival at the end of the summer term.
The exhibition spaces at Birmingham City University are an integral part of the teaching and learning environment, as well as being ideal venues for the public to visit and be inspired.
The exhibition spaces include the Parkside Gallery in the city centre Parkside Building and Vittoria Street Gallery at our School of Jewellery in the Jewellery Quarter. Our Parkside Gallery also features an adjacent coffee shop and seating area for refreshments.
A core team of staff organise a number of exhibitions and events celebrating student’s research and practice. Industry partners, staff and practitioners also engage with the programme to enrich our teaching and learning. There are also a wide range of collaborative activities which take place across the city and beyond.
Coming soon
Paper
11th September - 3rd October 2025
Opening Evening:
Thursday 18 September, 6-8pm. Free, no booking required.
Grain at Ten
9th - 30th October 2025
Opening Evening:
Friday 17th October, 6-8pm. Free, no booking required.
These Hands Make
4th - 19th December 2025, then 5th-9th January 2026.
Opening event:
Thursday 11th December, 6-8pm, no booking required
Contact details
For enquiries, please telephone 0121 331 5878 or email john.hall@bcu.ac.uk.
Please note that the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has its own dedicated web page and extensive programme.
Parkside Gallery Instagram
For more updates on our exhibitions follow our Instagram account.