October 6th, 2023
Coventry Biennial launches eagerly anticipated exhibition, … like a short cut through the brambles on October 6, redefining visitors’ perspective on art, culture and community engagement. … like a short cut through the brambles is now open to the public across Coventry and the West Midlands, taking a thought-provoking approach to exploring humankind’s complex relationship […]
August 31st, 2023
Today we launch the full programme for the 4th Coventry Biennial, taking place from 6 October 2023 – 14 January 2024. Presenting in art galleries and historic buildings, … like a short cut through the brambles investigates our relationship to the natural world around us. The programme brilliantly illuminates avenues for cultural engagement, offering exhibitions, […]
August 31st, 2023
We are pleased to announce the release of a limited edition giclée print on paper by Coventry-based artist Paul Lemmon. The original artwork, called Mirage is a large oil painting on board and he has generously offered us the exclusive use of the image for this fundraising edition. The work has been printed in Coventry […]
August 18th, 2023
The fourth Coventry Biennial is only a few weeks away, but there are already so many events to attend and ways that you can get involved! At Nuneaton Library an exhibition of co-created photographic works by Jo Gane called Blue is the Colour of Memory that we have co-commissioned with Compton Verney continues until 31st […]
July 27th, 2023
Are you passionate about art? Are you obsessed with Coventry? Do you want to meet new people and have new experiences? Have you considered volunteering at the fourth Coventry Biennial? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to work closely with our team, artists and communities in a wide range of ways including getting involved in invigilation […]
July 5th, 2023
Coventry Biennial is currently seeking a talented Marketing Manager to join their team. If you have a passion for contemporary art and possess strong marketing skills, we want to hear from you. As the Marketing Manager, you will have the incredible opportunity to shape the promotion and engagement of Coventry Biennial 2023, one of the […]
June 28th, 2023
We’re delighted to announce that following successful partnerships in 2019 and 2021, we have renewed our relationship with the University of Warwick ahead of Coventry Biennial 2023. Our previous work together included academic researchers working closely with contemporary artists to create new projects, incorporating university research, for inclusion in our exhibitions. We have revisited this […]
June 23rd, 2023
As part of Introducing … like a short cut through the brambles at Coventry Cathedral we were delighted to publish The Dreaming a new limited edition zine produced as a part of the innovative, co-created Mothers Who Make a Garden project. The contents of this zine were produced by mother-artists (and children) between January and […]
June 1st, 2023
On Thursday 25 May we introduced our 4th Biennial in an event at the iconic Coventry Cathedral. This event included the most comprehensive set of announcements around our upcoming programme yet, as well as providing an opportunity to meet and hear from some of the artists that we’re working with towards Coventry Biennial 2023. If […]
May 30th, 2023
We’re delighted to announce that while Developing Coventry Biennial 2023, we’ve been successful in securing a Biennial’s Connect Grant from the British Council. The Biennials Connect programme promotes cross-cultural exchange and collaboration by providing opportunities for artists and biennial organisers to connect, collaborate and build meaningful partnerships across the globe. This grant is enabling us […]