It's International Day of Banks!
To celebrate, we're introducing Unlocking the Vaults...
This two-year National Heritage Lottery-funded project at The Exchange will uncover the history of the building, which was built in the 1930s as the head offices of Birmingham Municipal Bank.
From public events and tours to deep dives into archives and gathering oral histories, Unlocking the Vaults will be a joyful exploration of our history and how this building has influenced our financing for almost 100 years.
Hear from Project Manager, Jane McArdle on how YOU can get involved!
Head to our website for more info! https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange/unlocking-the-vaults
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Film by Paul Stringer.
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We caught up with author Stephen Aryan recently, ahead of his Week 2 residency with the True Voyage is Return Project!
Stephen is an award-winning fantasy author. His first novel Battlemage was published in 2015 by Orbit. Since then, he’s published nine additional fantasy novels. The most recent, The Blood Dimmed Tide, is the second installment in a Persian-inspired historical fantasy trilogy, The Nightingale and the Falcon.
Stephen will join project creator Phillip Holyman and visual storyteller Charlotte Bailey next week to develop new work for the project, host bookable 121 sessions, and participate in a panel discussion on Saturday, October 19.
Check out the full interview, and how to book a session on this special project on our website!
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange/special-projects
Film by Paul Stringer
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Face that blank page! ✍️
We sat down with writer Thomas Glave to talk about his work, inspirations and plans before he joins us for the first week of True Voyage is Return.
Created by Phillip Holyman, TViR invites authors of all levels and experiences to join us at The Exchange and respond to the titular theme with brand-new work!
Thomas will join fellow authors Phillip and Catherine O’Flynn next week to get writing and will also be hosting 1-2-1 writing surgeries and a panel talk.
What does True Voyage is Return mean to you? Book a session with Thomas next week and get writing!
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/the-exchange/projects/writers-surgeries
Film by Paul Stringer
Arts Council England
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"true voyage is return." (The Dispossessed, Ursula K. Le Guin, 1974).
The theme of our upcoming writing project was plucked from Ursula K. Le Guin's novel The Dispossessed by author Phillip Holyman.
This October, join us at The Exchange and respond to this fascinating idea. Work with Phillip at a 1-2-1 writing lunch and contribute your work to a brand new anthology once the project is complete.
What does True Voyage is Return mean to you?
Book onto a writing surgery with Phillip NOW - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/the-exchange/projects/writers-surgeries
Film: Paul Stringer
"A writer is someone who WRITES," and Philip Holyman wants YOU to write.
Founder of True Voyage is Return, which invites writers of all experience and backgrounds to respond to a theme at The Exchange with new work this October, writer Phillip Holyman sits down with The University of Birmingham to discuss his process, his inspirations and what we can expect from this new project.
Philip will be writing at The Exchange all month long as part of True Voyage is Return and will attempt to finish an entire new novel in that time! He will also be hosting 1-2-1 Writers' Surgeries each week AND hosting Panel discussions with other authors contributing to the project.
Looking for inspiration? Book onto one of our writers' surgeries and panel talks via our website before we head off on this most exciting voyage...
Watch the full interview here 👉 https://youtu.be/vc3nlxLWC6s
🎥 Paul Stringer
Enjoy this very special taster reading from Dr. Joy White, author of Like Lockdown Never Happened: Music and Culture During Covid.
Want to hear from Dr. White in person? We are delighted to welcome her to The Exchange on Monday 23 September for an evening discussion with Professor. Patricia Noxolo from the University of Birmingham Department of Geography.
To register for this free event, email [email protected].
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True Voyage is Return...but you already know that...
We're one month from launching into our new project True Voyage is Return at The Exchange. Join us, and nine professional writers, in creating work for a brand new anthology inspired by our titular theme.
Author panel talks and 121 writer's surgeries are now open to book!
🚀What will you create?🚀
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange/special-projects
#theexchangebirmingham #booktober #writingworkshop
Animate with Juneau Projects!
Inspired by research conducted by bio scientists at The University of Birmingham, join us for a drink and an evening animation workshop exploring the visual stories we can uncover by combining artificial intelligence with biodiversity and lake species.
What will you create? Grab your tickets while they last!
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/the-exchange/ai-futures/living-lakes-in-motion
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Check out our 3D scan of Exodus Crooks: We need 2 tlk.
Open until Saturday 2 November. Free entry, just drop in.
Ikon Gallery Vivid Projects University of Birmingham
