A community space to nurture and resource the imaginations of local people and artists. Part of @we_are_maia

Joined September 2020
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9 Aug 2024
Vital vital work. Eternally grateful for these spaces ❤️‍🔥
WE GET FREE TOGETHER ❤️‍🔥 Amidst grief, violence, needs, possibility racialised/GM people are holding in these times of continued white supremacy & fascism Breath Circle for Collective Capacity eventbrite.co.uk/e/300568196… Embodied Rage for Sustained Resistance eventbrite.co.uk/e/803959774…
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Amidst so much overwhelm and distress, we need collective spaces to offer connection and solidarity, centring community needs. Weekly rest/grounding spaces for community-led care, resourcing and settling our nervous systems: eventbrite.co.uk/o/healing-j…

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We are holding 2 community support circles open to all people of the global majority. Please join us, as we come together to share, be resourced and held in community. eventbrite.co.uk/e/community…
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Love to everyone organising, keeping our communities safe, and particularly to those vulnerable, scared or isolated, as we witness violent scenes of hatred fascism spread across the UK, amidst ongoing genocides against our kin across the globe. What we have is each other ✊🏽.
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Enough is enough. The time for a beautiful future is now. We invite you to join us in unity and solidarity. Read more: mtamgroup.co/an-invitation
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29 Feb 2024
For Black British folx, Tues is the 1st day of @jazmor_ ‘s Lab, kicking off with the FUBU Manifesto Workshop online at 6.30pm. It’s an invitation to co-create a manifesto that could protect and affirm a speculative Black British Embassy, “The Arkhe”. maiagroup.co/associate-artis…

29 Feb 2024
At FREE YARD on Tues, we’re holding space in solidarity with Palestine, checking in with what we’ve done so far, exploring where we feel stuck and how we can be more effective 🇵🇸 At 6pm, we gather to work through the @MigrantsCulture Drawing for Reflection and Resilience 💐
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29 Feb 2024
At FREE YARD on Tues, we’re holding space in solidarity with Palestine, checking in with what we’ve done so far, exploring where we feel stuck and how we can be more effective 🇵🇸 At 6pm, we gather to work through the @MigrantsCulture Drawing for Reflection and Resilience 💐
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23 Feb 2024
Come through to FREE YARD on Tuesday, where we’ll be honouring documenting spaces in Brum that we have loved and cherished 💕 how might these then inform new spaces that we’re dreaming up for the city? Soup from the incredible Chae 🍲🍲🍲 See you there! Drop-in 12-8pm 💛
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19 Feb 2024
You can secure your spot for these events NOW: maiagroup.co/associate-artis… 🌟 As always, we have access, travel and childcare budgets to support you in being present for these events - email contact@maiagroup.co Big love gratitude to @jazmor_ ❤️
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19 Feb 2024
🔊 Introducing THE ARKHE, an afro-speculative lab curated by Associate Artist, Jaz Morrison. What could life-affirming Black British culture look like as a reclamation and ongoing exploration? What skills, principles & ancestral wisdoms could we take to the Black British embassy?
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I'll be here. Come hang out on Tuesday ❤️
15 Feb 2024
FREE YARD continues on Tues 20th, where we’re asking, are there particular things you want to bring, see or make happen at YARD? 💭 We’ll also be talking about community infrastructure spaces in Brum, and at 6pm screening THE SUN RISES IN THE EAST ☀️ Drop in anytime 12-8pm ❤️
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15 Feb 2024
FREE YARD continues on Tues 20th, where we’re asking, are there particular things you want to bring, see or make happen at YARD? 💭 We’ll also be talking about community infrastructure spaces in Brum, and at 6pm screening THE SUN RISES IN THE EAST ☀️ Drop in anytime 12-8pm ❤️
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11 Feb 2024
At FREE YARD, this Tuesday, we hold space in solidarity with Palestine. We’ll have tables set up for placard making, sharing resources and organising together. At 6pm we’ll be screening FORAGERS by Jumana Manna (pictured below). Lunch served. Drop-in between 12-8pm. ❤️🇵🇸❤️
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24 Jan 2024
📢 FREE YARD IS BACK 📢 From 6th Feb, EVERY TUES, 12pm-8pm, come kick it with us and use YARD however you need We relaunch w a beautiful ARTIST KITCHEN, marking the end of our Fellowship with @DanielOduntan    @Mamadatismas No need to book - rock up OTD - spread the word ❤️
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24 Jan 2024
📢 FREE YARD IS BACK 📢 From 6th Feb, EVERY TUES, 12pm-8pm, come kick it with us and use @yardarthouse however you need. We relaunch with a beautiful ARTIST KITCHEN, marking the end of our Fellowship with @DanielOduntan @Mamadatismas No need to book - rock up OTD!
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13 Dec 2023
Check out this amazing opportunity with our friends over at @flatpack ! ✨✨
Deadline approaching! Submit your film event proposal for the next Flatpack Festival by 7 January. Proposals can include things like films, performances, talks or workshops. The callout is open to curators/programmers from underrepresented groups. flatpackfestival.org.uk/news…
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2 Dec 2023
Todayyyy!!!!!! Come through between 1pm - 6pm. We’re starting the day with lunch from Dane’s Catering 😋😋😋
29 Nov 2023
ART SCHOOL IS BACK THIS SATURDAY, @yardarthouse 1pm-6pm, our final event in the Fellows Lab: (Returning to) Black Frequencies 💚 Facilitated and curated by the exquisite @hempresshannah , we’ll gather for a day of play, making & building. 25 Rotton Park St, Birmingham, B160AE
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Being in a space with creatives always grounds you and makes you feel recharged with good conversation with people who get it. Shout at to @yardarthouse and @BOMlab for creating these spaces for us
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29 Nov 2023
Everybody is welcomed and appreciated. You don’t have to be an artist to come ART SCHOOL. You just have to follow these two rules 🎆🎆🎆 📸 by @Ayesha_Jones 🖤
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29 Nov 2023
As always, we’ll have delicious food 😋😋 we also have access and travel budgets to support folks with joining - please email contact@maiagroup.co to make use of these. You don’t need to book a ticket, just roll up on the day 🏄🏽‍♂️ Spread the word! 🤩
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