Thursday 13th October

6.30pm – 8.30pm (Viewing from 5.30pm)/ Free

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts,
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TS

Join us for an evening or prose and poetry readings inspired by the Barber’s magnificent collection of painting, sculpture, and decorative art.  The Barber’s first ever writer in residence, Philip Monks, along with academics from the University of Birmingam’s English Literature department, will delight the audience with new and original pieces as well as classic works by the greats such as John Donne and Alexander Pope.  A twilight tour of the collection will be supported by an Art and Writing trail highlighting a selection of artworks accompanied by specially produced literary labels.

This event is supported by a series of free creative writing workshops: No need to book, just drop in.

Friday 7 October, from 2pm-5pm
Saturday 8 October, 11am – 12noon (adults), 2.30pm – 3.30pm (adults) and 1pm – 2pm (children) Wednesday 12 October, from 2pm-5pm

Resident word-artist and playwright Philip Monks will show you how to put your love of art into words, as well as producing his own literary work in response to the Barber’s collection, architecture and people.

For more information about The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, please visit their website www.barber.org.uk

Tickets: Free

For more information and to book a place
email education[at]barber.org.uk or telephone
0121 414 2261/7335