BARBER YOUTH Aged 13 – 18 and into art? Join Barber Youth! Learn about art history through tours and discussions in the galleries, learn new skills in drawing, painting, printing and sculpture, boost your GSCE and A- Level portfolios, or just come for fun! 23 September / 7 & 21 October 4 & 18 November / 2 & 16 December Come along for a free taster session. For more information call Alex on 0121 414 2261. £5 per session. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TS General Enquiries – 0121 414 7333 Website – www.barber.org.uk Admission to Galleries and Opening Hours Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm; Saturday/Sunday: 11am – 5pm (Closed 24 – 26 December, 1 January) How to Find us The Barber Institute is located in south-west Birmingham, approximately three miles from the city centre, at the East Gate of the University of Birmingham, off Edgbaston Park Road.
holiday fun! OCTOBER HALF TERM ‘IT’S OUR WORLD’ : BIG DRAW FAMILY DAY Tuesday 28 October 11AM – 3PM This year the Big Draw is all about ‘our world’ - so join in and get inspired to draw your world at the Barber! Work with our artist Ruth Turnbull to create drawings of the world around you… draw your favourite place, a magical journey or your imaginary world then add your artwork to our Big Draw gallery! Enjoy exciting stories from around the world in our live storytelling sessions (12 and 2pm) and go exploring with our global gallery trail. FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK. DROP IN ANYTIME.
By Train University station, a 10-minute walk from the Barber, is served by trains from Birmingham New Street, Lichfield and Longbridge, Cardiff and Worcestershire. Check train times and buy tickets at www.thetrainline.com. By Bus There are frequent buses that stop at various locations at the edge of the university campus. Buses 61 and 63 from the city centre stop on the Bristol Road at its junction with Edgbaston Park Road. For all services and a current timetable visit www.nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands By Car The university’s North-East Car Park (off Pritchatts Road) is a short walk away. Charges apply Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm. For maps and more information about how to travel to the Barber visit: www.about.bham.ac.uk/maps
FREE parking is available on campus around the Barber outside these times and all day on bank holidays. ACCESS/FACILITIES Level access is available if you cannot manage the stairs at the main entrance, but please phone in advance to make arrangements. Gallery shop, light refreshments, WC, lift and baby-changing facilities are available. Breast-feeding is welcome throughout the building.
SEPTEMBER - December 2014