Inspired Festival 2025

Inspired Festival is an annual exhibition to celebrate the creations and projects of final year students across Arts, Design and Media courses.

You are invited to join us from 11-13 June from 1-2pm for a student-led guided tour of the exhibitions across our Parkside Building, School of Jewellery and School of Art.  

Wednesday 11 June

Locations

  • Parkside Building, 5 Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7RJ
  • School of Jewellery, 10 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
  • School of Art, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BX 

Times

Check-in: 1-2pm

Check-in at reception of either Parkside, School of Art or School of Jewellery, depending on what student shows you are interested in viewing.

Student guided tour – 2-3pm

One of our students will take you on a guided tour of the student work and exhibition on display at your chosen campus.

Self-guided tour – 3-4pm

After the student-guided tour, you are welcome to continue exploring campus and revisit work. Or, visit another campus to see more student work

Thursday 12 June

Locations

  • Parkside Building, 5 Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7RJ
  • School of Jewellery, 10 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
  • School of Art, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BX 

Times

Check-in: 1-2pm

Check-in at reception of either Parkside, School of Art or School of Jewellery, depending on what student shows you are interested in viewing.

Student guided tour – 2-3pm

One of our students will take you on a guided tour of the student work and exhibition on display at your chosen campus.

Self-guided tour – 3-4pm

After the student-guided tour, you are welcome to continue exploring campus and revisit work. Or, visit another campus to see more student work

Friday 13 June

Locations

  • Parkside Building, 5 Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7RJ
  • School of Jewellery, 10 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
  • School of Art, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BX 

Times

Check-in: 1-2pm

Check-in at reception of either Parkside, School of Art or School of Jewellery, depending on what student shows you are interested in viewing.

Student guided tour – 2-3pm

One of our students will take you on a guided tour of the student work and exhibition on display at your chosen campus.

Self-guided tour – 3-4pm

After the student-guided tour, you are welcome to continue exploring campus and revisit work. Or, visit another campus to see more student work

Family Day

Join us on Saturday 7 June for a free family day with lots of creative and inspiring activities to enjoy together. 

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