Watch or join a festive procession through the streets of Erdington and become part of a folklore-inspired contemporary art project by Birmingham-based artist Tereza Bušková. This public procession is part of a larger international project called ‘Mothers without Hands’. It celebrates women, telling their stories of resilience and strength in the face of abuse and domestic violence, raising their visibility in the community.
Text Dr Nicola Baird
Public Procession
FREE EVENT open to all!
2.30pm, Saturday 21st June
Meeting point: outside Oikos Café, 58 High St, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6RH
Directed by Tereza Bušková
Featuring:
Karolina Wegrzyn, singing
Ann Jones, violin
Dean Karl Wellings, performance
Followed by a community celebration at Saint Barnabas Church, High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23
“Mothers without Hands Project raises awareness about violence towards women and girls. Arts All Over The Place are one of the central creative partner for Mothers Without Hands programme – which will be holding a procession in Erdington Town Centre, led by Birmingham-based artist Tereza Buskova.
Series of workshops, creatively led by artivist Margaret Murray will culminate with a collectively made headdress - produced in collaboration with Joe Welden Studio, Dean Karl Wellings and Phi Evans - which will be front and centre of the parade, begining outside Oikos Cafe and walk down Erdington High Street towards St Barnabas Church - Arts All Over the Place participants are able to use their creativity to support meaningful projects outside of their own sessions.”
Thank you Arts Council England, Arts All Over The Place, Erdington BID, Mind, St Barnabas Church Centre
Graphic Design: Jiří Bušek
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