OLDBURY
Once known poetically as 'the town of four moons' for the light pollution of its industry, Oldbury has brought us comedian Frank Skinner, Time Team's Mick Aston and the classic song It's a long way to Tipperary written by Jack Judge.
Oldbury once had a drinking fountain at its centre, surmounted by a life sized iron statue of Europa, known affectionately as Polly On The Fountain. One Christmas Eve, some revellers attempted to woo her, leading to her being pulled down and broken.
Exhibitions
Rob Clayton, Kate Jackson, Inka & Niclas Lindergård, Mark Murphy
EVENTS
FACES/PLACES
SAT 15 JUNE
6PM - 7.30PM
BOOKING ESSENTIAL / £3PP
LANGLEY PARK LODGE, OLDBURY, B69 4SL
A warm, enlightening and surprising documentary following Agnes Varda and fellow artist JR as they travel around rural France creating portraits of the people they meet.
LAUNCH EVENT: KATE JACKSON
FRI 14 JUNE
4PM - 6PM
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
LANGLEY PARK LODGE, OLDBURY, B69 4SL
Join photographer Kate Jackon for an informal talk and introduction to her recent project and exhibition The Village celebrating the resilience of smaller shops and businesses in Langley. Refreshments provided.
EXHIBITION TOUR: MARK MURPHY
SAT 15 JUNE
9PM
FREE EVENT / BOOKING ESSENTIAL
LANGLEY PARK LODGE, OLDBURY, B69 4SL
Join in an evening stroll through Mark's outdoor exhibition Out of Time. Wander through Langley Park at dusk for a surprising interpretation of local archives.
COLLAGE PARTY
SAT 15 JUNE
7.30PM - 9PM
FREE EVENT / BOOKING ESSENTIAL
LANGLEY PARK LODGE, OLDBURY, B69 4SL
Join Mark Murphy for a celebratory collage workshop, turning the creative reigns over to you to make your own collage creations.
ESTATE RETURN
SAT 15 JUNE
11AM - 3PM
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
ROUNDS GREEN LIBRARY, OLDBURY, B69 1DZ
Join Robert Clayton and library staff for a talk, family-friendly art workshop, food and refreshments to celebrate the launch of his exhibition Estate Return and pick up a free copy of the exhibition newspaper.