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Opportunity: Studio Space

29 September – 26 October 2026
Opportunity

‘Students of Nature – The City as a Classroom’

‘Students of Nature’ is an alternative/otherwise learning programme led by artist Exodus Crooks.

A black graphic set on a peach-coloured background. The black graphic consists of two interlocking rings, which hold negative space text. the Text reads 'Companion Culture' in capital letters on the first ring, the second ring reads 'A cultural action plan for Digbeth'. To the right of the two rings, black text reads: '2025-2035'.

Companion Culture: Four Actions for Digbeth

‘Companion Culture: Four Actions for Digbeth’ outlines a clear and pragmatic framework to support the continued growth and success of this culturally significant area of Birmingham.

Jasleen Kaur

Grand Union and Jasleen Kaur are working together on two significant commissions. Across 2025-2026 sees the development of a public artwork at the Tea Factory, Typhoo Wharf, commissioned by Stoford. From 2026-2027 we will continue to work with Jasleen on a second commission for our flagship capital site Junction Works, made possible by an Ampersand grant.

Studio Artists

Grand Union houses 12 purpose-built artist studios for multidisciplinary practice. Our current studio holders engage with textiles, collage, photography and ceramics, supported by neighbouring co-operative Modern Clay.

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.

Artist Projects

We work with artists in many different ways and timeframes.

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

ExhibitionsOutside
A landscape image of several pink, purple, and blue illustrations on a white background. The illustrations show different elements of Grand Union’s programme, including the Junction Works building, the gallery space, and images of Growing Project participants hugging and working in the gardens.background.

The Collaborative Map

At Grand Union we work collaboratively, forming partnerships and relationships across the entirety of our programme. We have been working with artist Mengxia Liu to produce a map to visually represent these connections.