Arts

Championing artistic talent in the West Midlands, commissioning artworks and creating opportunities for creative community engagement.

Projects

 Conceived in January 2023, BADA is the result of a collaborative effort between Legacy West Midlands, local Bangladeshi artists, cultural organisations, and…
 Journeys is a vibrant initiative designed to bring together groups from diverse communities, celebrating our shared cultural heritage. This exciting project aims to…
Migrant Music Festival was a spectacular showcase of migrant talent and the first of its kind in the city.  Held at Soho House Museum on 24th September 2016, the…
 In February 1965, Malcolm X visited Selma, Alabama, supporting Martin Luther King’s civil rights campaign against segregation. Seventeen days later, he was assassinated…
We have supported Community Connect Foundation (CCF) with hosting the nowka Bais in Birmingham. We built on the success of the previous year by offering rowing taster…
 Art along the canal is important from and by communities because it validates and reflects the people who live in that area. I was one of the artists that painted the…
Aftab traveled to Bangladesh in February 2019 for a research, development and photography project, looking at the waterways in Bangladesh.  The aim was to explore…

Events

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 Legacy WM are working with Amina Khayyam Dance Company to explore themselves from their new production of Bibi Rukiya's Reckless Daughter. We are running movement and…

News

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 A major new public artwork celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Malcolm X visit to Smethwick, West Midlands is to be unveiled at the Ivy Bush Bar & Grill Wednesday…
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 We are seeking an experienced AR provider to help us deliver an ambitious public art project. See details attached below for this tender opportunity.
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 A Celebration of Creative Arts in BirminghamBADA (Bangladeshi Artist Development Agency) is thrilled to announce Bangla Week 2024, an arts and cultural festival…
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 Dear friends and colleagues,You are cordially invited to the launch of Legacy West Midlands ‘Doughnut’ mosaic. Date: Tuesday 13th February…
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 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the unveiling of 'Black British History is British History'.We hope everyone had a great time! A special shout out to our…
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  Legacy West Midlands invites you to the launch of ‘If You Can Sail Here, You Can Sail Anywhere’ A mosaic designed and made by Claire Cotterill Co-created with…