The Birmingham School of Art is technically part of the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design,…read morewhich is technically part of Birmingham City University. However, I'm not reviewing the University, but the building - which is still usually referred to by its original title. So, it was built in 1884-1885 and is a rather splendid example of red brick Victorian Gothic architecture - with Italian-style window arches and there's a look of a Parisian cathedral about it. In short, it's magnificent, and is generally thought of as the architect's (J.H. Chamberlain) finest achievement. The good people of English Heritage have clearly agreed and have given it a Grade I listing. I can't tell you much - indeed, anything - about the inside as I've never been in. I just tend to stand outside and gaze at it's strangely warm and elegant Victorian gothic (not two adjectives you would normally describe anything Victorian gothic as....) exterior. I would suggest that you get yourselves down to Margaret Street in the city centre and do the same.

had the vaccine there very recently, service is okay but needs to improve. The staff might not have…read morebeen properly negotiated prior to delivering services. One staff says to do this, all of the sudden the other staff came out and says do the opposite. Confusing, all staff should consider properly talked about before serving? Also seen staff not wearing masks inside the building, we are having vaccinate here, all staff should have their mask on properly? stay safe everyone

The old Moseley Art School us one of 26 listed buildings on Moseley Road - which is an impressive…read moreamount of listed buildings for one road, if you ask me... I know that it is no longer an Art School, but I have to admit, I don't have the foggiest idea what this building is used for now - if anything. It would be an awful shame for it to merely decay - in fact, as a Grade II Listed Building, is this even allowed to happen? Who's responsibility is it? Lots of question marks surrounding this building ... What I do know is that it was opened in 1900 and then closed again in 1975. It's a beautiful example of Victorian architecture - complimenting the equally controversial Moseley Baths which are directly opposite. Combining red brick with stone columns, large windows and fancy gates, it was probably a lovely place to study art. But for now - who knows?...

Spike Island is a leading contemporary art and design space on the docks in Bristol and hosts a…read moremicrocosm of artistic activity. They show frequent exhibitions, hold residencies and offer opportunities in research into contemporary art. The building is huge, an old warehouse (you could almost draw similarities between here and the Tate). Spike Island is also home to the Aardman Animations team, creators of Creature Comforts and Wallace and Gromit.

A large warehouse space which has many functions for artists of Bristol…read more Publicly there is a gallery on the ground floor which has regular exhibitions and a large space for scheduled arty activities with children. There is also a nice little cafe - open on Mondays when the galleries are closed - with some seats outside when it is nice weather (although there is a lot of traffic on the road outside spoiling the harbour-side view). If you become a member of the studios then you can use their good printmaking facilities (Spike Print Studio) and rent studio space. The community here is friendly and supportive. If you just dabble in art then I can recommend their workshops - find details on this website instead of the main one http://www.spikeprintstudio.org They have lino and etching classes for beginners or to brush up rusty skills. They are up to date with some fantastic processes. Classes may run over a weekend or one day a week for a season.

This is a great place to visit for all the family, although I would recomend that you phone or drop…read morein first to find out what they have sheduled, as they have such a variety of events to choose from. Past events include:- art, dance, theatre and music, covering just about all genres within these. There is also a cafe on site for meals and refreshments. It seems to have the ideals of a community centre, in that it aims to cater everyone, but the events that it puts on are far more diverse and professional than I thought they would be before I first visited.