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Colourscape

Wander through extraordinary views of radiant colour and discover musicians and dancers who will lead you on a unique journey of the senses.
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Summer at MAC

Get ready for fun-filled adventures this summer - join us for a fantastic range of hands-on creative courses, captivating screenings and spectacular performances for all the family.
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Sari Season Arts Market: Applications Now Open

Calling artists and makers! Applications are now open to apply for MAC’s special Sari Season Arts Market, as part of the brilliant line-up of lively, colourful events inspired by The Offbeat Sari exhibition coming to MAC this summer.
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Creative courses

Turn inspiration into action and develop a new creative passion at MAC! With over 150 sessions to choose from.
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Access

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Booking accessible tickets

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Venue guide

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Upcoming events

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  1. Common Ground 2025: An Exhibition by Birmingham SEN Schools

    Family
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  2. Photo of woman on the left and man on the right. The woman has long blonde hair and is wearing a black jacket. The man has short dark hair and a white t-shirt on. The photo has a pink and orange double exposure filter.

    TDE: Lauren Kinsella and Snowpoet

    Music
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  3. Culture Club: Leaf Creative

    Community
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Cinema highlights

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  1. Animated image of the Peppa Pig family. Mummy Pig is clearly pregnant, and Granny Pig bends down to look at her bump whilst the rest of the family watch.

    Peppa Meets The Baby

    Cinema
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  2. A man and a woman in their thirties walk alongside an embankment. The man on the left has a beard and has his arms crossed, whilst the woman on the right looks adoringly at him, holding an open umbrella that rests on herleft shoulder.

    Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

    Cinema
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  3. A man and a woman both in late middle age (Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs) sit next to each other on a grassy hill. They are both wearing shorts and outdoor clothing, and there is a large rucksack - complete with rolled up sleeping bags - next to both of them.

    The Salt Path

    Cinema
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Creative courses

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  1. A person is moulding a block of clay with their hands, with tools to the front left

    Introduction to Ceramics 2 days (ASC55)

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  2. A person is writing in an open notepad and is wearing a bright yellow jumper

    Introduction to Life Writing (WR110 Summer)

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  3. A person is sat at a desk, pressing the buttons of their camera

    Exposure II: Digital Photography (DM02 Summer)

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