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Grand Unionis an arts organisation based in Digbeth, Birmingham.

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Two figures are sat together in a dusky, sunlit car. The passenger turns their head to look to the driver. The driver, with hands on the wheel, can be seen smiling in the rear view mirror of the car. The blue-tinged road ahead is clear.

‘Learning to Drive in Birmingham’ by Laisul Hoque

4 July – 3 October 2026
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A landscape image of two people sitting on a bench outdoors on the canalside. The two people face towards each other and are engrossed in conversation. The bench is surrounded by green vegetation which spreads up the wall behind them.

Call Out for Cultivators

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Open Call: BCU Graduate Studio Programme

29 June – 31 August 2026
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‘Students of Nature – The City as a Classroom’

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

Open Call: Join our ‘Community Chorus’

Various locations across Digbeth, Birmingham26 May – 31 August 2026
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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.

a landscape image of a group of people standing in a warmly lit studio space filled with prints and shelves of books. Some of the people look at prints hanging on the walls and displayed on wooden tables, others are having lively conversations. The image is taken through a doorway, which frames the scene.

Studio artists

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.

Artist Projects

We work with artists in many different ways and timeframes.