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A digital photographic scanned image (landscape, colour) of what looks like the front of a brown envelope. It is torn open, with an address printed along the tear. It reads “If undelivered please return to DWP, PO Box, Belfast. BT1 1DW”. It is presented in portrait, with the torn opening running down the left. Taking up the majority of the envelope is a hand-drawn image, perhaps in charcoal, of what looks like some kind of small furry creature, maybe a cat, eating from a small bowl. The image is loose and expressive. Underneath in similarly loose handwriting are the words “Violence in the form of stationery”.

Bella Milroy and Khairani BarokkaLanguages of Intimacy

Birmingham School of Art16 October 2025 – 27 November 2026
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A landscape image of a group of people standing in a circle in a gallery space surrounded by folding black chairs. A music stand and projector screen are visible in the background.

October Digbeth First Friday: Operatic-theatre making workshops with Infinite Opera

3 October 20256–8pm
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A landscape image of a pale brown hand wearing several bracelets and silver rings holds a small red-pink reddish above a table made of dark brown branches. Upon the table there is a variety of plants and fruits such as apples and flowers.

The Growing Project

The Growing Project is a transformative community programme using art making, gardening, cooking and simply being together as a way of offering support and friendship to people passing through difficult times. Our project partners include organisations who support vulnerably-housed people and those experiencing crisis.

A digital photographic scanned image (landscape, colour) of what looks like the front of a brown envelope. It is torn open, with an address printed along the tear. It reads “If undelivered please return to DWP, PO Box, Belfast. BT1 1DW”. It is presented in portrait, with the torn opening running down the left. Taking up the majority of the envelope is a hand-drawn image, perhaps in charcoal, of what looks like some kind of small furry creature, maybe a cat, eating from a small bowl. The image is loose and expressive. Underneath in similarly loose handwriting are the words “Violence in the form of stationery”.

Bella Milroy and Khairani Barokka

‘Languages of Intimacy’ is the first large-scale exhibition of visual work in the UK by British artist Bella Milroy and Indonesian artist Khairani Barokka taking place at Grand Union Gallery in Autumn 2025.

Infinite Opera

We are working with Infinite Opera across 2025-26 on a community engagement commission for Digbeth’s new BBC HQ, The Tea Factory.

A portrait image of a person sitting on a wooden chair against a bright blue wall. The person looks directly to the camera, their long dark hair falling in waves around their shoulders. They wear dark jeans and a pale t-shirt covered in large images of different coloured poppies.

Jasleen Kaur

We are working with Jasleen Kaur across 2025-26 on a landmark public art commission for Digbeth’s new BBC HQ, The Tea Factory.

Artist Projects

We work with Artists in many different ways and timeframes.

A landscape image of a dilapidated industrial space. The large space has a dirty wooden floor, brick walls and exposed wooden rafters. The ceiling is very tall and natural light floods in through the many glass-less windows.

Working with the City

Grand Union is committed to a considerate and collaborative approach to urban regeneration. We recognise that to create an urban environment that is welcome, inclusive and supportive for everyone, we need to create many opportunities for community-led planning. 

Floating Garden

The Floating Garden is a canal-based gardening site that makes up part of the Growing Project. We created the Floating Garden in partnership with the Canal & River Trust to spread the positive benefits of The Growing Project out into the canal network and to use it as an engagement and learning tool with our various community groups and partners.

A landscape image of the Bothy. The bothy structure, which looks like a small shed, is bright blue, with red shutters and details. Surrounding the Bothy, there is a gravel floor, tall brick walls, and a variety of green plants, which are partially visible in the frame. Pale blue sky peaks through gaps in the fluffy white clouds above.

Alberta WhittleThe Bothy: Congregation

2022 – Ongoing

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