Art

Comet A3 captured in the sky over the Sheepwalks, near Kinver, South Staffordshire

Joy as ‘comet of the century’ puts in another appearance over Kinver

Artist Pascale Bigot

Artist Pascale Bigot

Stourbridge artist to hold annual open house exhibition

Artist Cal, centre, with Steve Jones of Direct 2 Print, left, and Adam Mole of Pop Will Eat Itself, right.

Artist Cal, centre, with Steve Jones of Direct 2 Print, left, and Adam Mole of Pop Will Eat Itself, right.

Artist launches project to celebrate Stourbridge's musical heritage

Fabricator Vince Thompson and Cllr Adam Davies at the new Round Oak Monument as installation is underway

Fabricator Vince Thompson and Cllr Adam Davies at the new Round Oak Monument as installation is underway

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Work starts on Round Oak Steelworks monument for Brierley Hill

The Talbot Hotel, left, and artist Cal, right.

The Talbot Hotel, left, and artist Cal, right.

Artists and businesses unite to stage art exhibition in Stourbridge

Opening of the British Glass Biennale, a visitor admiring Anthony Scala's work

Opening of the British Glass Biennale, a visitor admiring Anthony Scala's work

Sadness as Stourbridge will no longer host international festival

The British Glass Biennale 2022, Red House Glass Cone and Stourbridge Glass Museum. Pics courtesy of the International Festival of Glass/Dudley Council/Stourbridge Glass Museum

The British Glass Biennale 2022, Red House Glass Cone and Stourbridge Glass Museum. Pics courtesy of the International Festival of Glass/Dudley Council/Stourbridge Glass Museum

International Festival of Glass 2024 set to bring sparkle to Stourbridge

Cal with his Cat artwork which publicised the campaign to elect Stourbridge Labour MP Cat Eccles

Cal with his Cat artwork which publicised the campaign to elect Stourbridge Labour MP Cat Eccles

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Artist launches creative fundraiser for Black Country Foodbank

The Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley

The Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley

Stourbridge set to shine as it hosts International Festival of Glass this month

Tim Tolkien with the artwork created in memory of his great uncle - the late JRR Tolkien who wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

Tim Tolkien with the artwork created in memory of his great uncle - the late JRR Tolkien who wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

Black Country artist unveils lasting memorial to Lord of the Rings author

The designs of Kingswinford's Tiana Szalajda-Smith, a design student in her third year at the University of Brighton, will be displayed on benches across Brighton Marina

The designs of Kingswinford's Tiana Szalajda-Smith, a design student in her third year at the University of Brighton, will be displayed on benches across Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina

Kingswinford design student's artwork to brighten up Brighton Marina benches

Himley Hall to host exhibition of artwork created by people with dementia

Himley Hall to host exhibition of artwork created by people with dementia

Himley Hall to host exhibition of artwork created by people with dementia

Museum awarded £249k to make eco-friendly improvements

Museum awarded £249k to make eco-friendly improvements

Museum awarded £249k to make eco-friendly improvements

Attendees audibly gasped as fierce bidding pushed prices far beyond expectations at Dreweatts

Attendees audibly gasped as fierce bidding pushed prices far beyond expectations at Dreweatts

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Child art pioneer's collection sells for four times its estimate at auction

Brian Griffin pictured in Lye in 2010

Brian Griffin pictured in Lye in 2010

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Call for top British photographer to be commemorated in former hometown of Lye

The collection of Marion Richardson, pioneer of the child art movement, will be up for auction on Wednesday, March 13

The collection of Marion Richardson, pioneer of the child art movement, will be up for auction on Wednesday, March 13

Art pioneer's collection to go under the hammer for the first time

Dudley Zoo's Spotter Otter art statues

Dudley Zoo's Spotter Otter art statues

Zoo's Spotter Otter community art trail is now up and running

Flairs and fish and chips

Flairs and fish and chips

Former News Group photographer's images showcased in new book and exhibition

Brian Griffin pictured in Lye in 2010

Brian Griffin pictured in Lye in 2010

Death of top British photographer who grew up in Lye leaves art world mourning

L-r - Kai Blakeway, Jane Cradock, Poppy Cartwright, Cllr Kerry Lewis, Cal, Charlie and Julien Blakeway

L-r - Kai Blakeway, Jane Cradock, Poppy Cartwright, Cllr Kerry Lewis, Cal, Charlie and Julien Blakeway

Art project brightens up Wordsley youth shelter

Sarah Cannings, left,and Carly Grandini Williams, both from Saz's Ceramics, with the Mayor of Dudley - Cllr Andrea Goddard

Sarah Cannings, left,and Carly Grandini Williams, both from Saz's Ceramics, with the Mayor of Dudley - Cllr Andrea Goddard

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Mayor of Dudley unveils community mural in Wordsley

L-r - Cllr Wayne Little; Cradley Heath based fabricator Vince Thompson; Frank Chamberlain from Brierley Hill Cultural Consortium; former Round Oak worker Mike Horton; Cllr Adam Davies and-Round Oak worker John Timmins

L-r - Cllr Wayne Little; Cradley Heath based fabricator Vince Thompson; Frank Chamberlain from Brierley Hill Cultural Consortium; former Round Oak worker Mike Horton; Cllr Adam Davies and-Round Oak worker John Timmins

Round Oak Steelworks monument nearing completion

A new sculpture by artist Luke Perry celebrating Muslim women in the Black Country is set to be installed in Smethwick on land adjacent to Brasshouse Lane and Galton Valley Pumping Station. Permission to use for all LDR partners. Credit: LDR Harr

A new sculpture by artist Luke Perry celebrating Muslim women in the Black Country is set to be installed in Smethwick on land adjacent to Brasshouse Lane and Galton Valley Pumping Station. Permission to use for all LDR partners. Credit: LDR Harr

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Black Country artist's sculpture celebrating Muslim women takes shape

The Crooked House artwork by glass engraver Thomas Southall

The Crooked House artwork by glass engraver Thomas Southall

Glass engraver pays homage to The Crooked House in artwork

Visitors at the private view and awards ceremony of the British Glass Biennale in 2022

Visitors at the private view and awards ceremony of the British Glass Biennale in 2022

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Stourbridge glass festival organisers hand event over to US based group

The artwork, thought to be a Banksy, found at the scene of the ruins of The Crooked House at Himley

The artwork, thought to be a Banksy, found at the scene of the ruins of The Crooked House at Himley

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Firestarter art resembling work of Banksy spotted near Crooked House pub ruins

Stourbridge Glass Museum

Stourbridge Glass Museum

Joy as Stourbridge Glass Museum gains accreditation status

The George the cat postbox topper by Crafting for Communities and Royal portrait by Stacy Hammond and George keyring by Olivia-Mae Creations

The George the cat postbox topper by Crafting for Communities and Royal portrait by Stacy Hammond and George keyring by Olivia-Mae Creations

Supporters of George the cat get crafting for the Coronation

Artist Heather Wilson

Artist Heather Wilson

Black Country artists to showcase talents in forthcoming exhibition

Duke of Gloucester at Stourbridge Glass Museum, with glass artist Allister Malcolm, left, and Graham Knowles of the British Glass Foundation, right.

Duke of Gloucester at Stourbridge Glass Museum, with glass artist Allister Malcolm, left, and Graham Knowles of the British Glass Foundation, right.

Royal visitor stops off at Stourbridge Glass Museum

Cal, left, and The Garbaldi pub on Cross Street, Stourbridge, right.

Cal, left, and The Garbaldi pub on Cross Street, Stourbridge, right.

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Artist to stage exhibition at under threat Old Quarter pub

'Uniqueness of the Black Country' showcased in art exhibition at Merry Hill

'Uniqueness of the Black Country' showcased in art exhibition at Merry Hill

'Uniqueness of the Black Country' showcased in art exhibition at Merry Hill

The transformed old changing rooms in Swan Pool Park

The transformed old changing rooms in Swan Pool Park

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Artist completes public art passion project in Stourbridge park

The latest artwork dubbed the work of Halesowen Banksy on the walls outside Cafe Plus in Powke Lane

The latest artwork dubbed the work of Halesowen Banksy on the walls outside Cafe Plus in Powke Lane

Halesowen Banksy artwork appears outside cafe

Stourbridge Glass Museum, Stourbridge Canal and an origami bird . Pics by Daniel Sutton/Peter Farhall - New Group Camera Club/Getty Images

Stourbridge Glass Museum, Stourbridge Canal and an origami bird . Pics by Daniel Sutton/Peter Farhall - New Group Camera Club/Getty Images

Half-term fun at Stourbridge Glass Museum which is hosting wildlife themed event

Artist Super Freak at Field House Residential Care Home in Hagley

Artist Super Freak at Field House Residential Care Home in Hagley

Care home residents pick up tips from talented artist

Artist Pascale Bigot

Artist Pascale Bigot

Stourbridge artist set for open house exhibition

Artist Layne Rowe with his piece Solace

Artist Layne Rowe with his piece Solace

Striking glass wings on display at cone for International Festival of Glass

Visitors at the private view and awards ceremony of the British Glass Biennale and, bottom right, Karen Browning's Miss, Spent Youth piece which won the best in show award.

Visitors at the private view and awards ceremony of the British Glass Biennale and, bottom right, Karen Browning's Miss, Spent Youth piece which won the best in show award.

Glass festival gets off to glittering start with Biennale winners announced

Stourbridge gallery hosts exhibition as part of International Festival of Glass

Stourbridge gallery hosts exhibition as part of International Festival of Glass

Stourbridge gallery hosts exhibition as part of International Festival of Glass

Artwork by Chris Day commissioned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Contemporary Glass Society is to be unveiled at the International Festival of Glass

Artwork by Chris Day commissioned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Contemporary Glass Society is to be unveiled at the International Festival of Glass

Artwork highlighting plight of immigrants to be unveiled at glass festival

Andy McConnell, of the Antiques Roadshow, and Pam Reekie of the Contemporary Glass Society

Andy McConnell, of the Antiques Roadshow, and Pam Reekie of the Contemporary Glass Society

Exhibition celebrates 25 years of the Contemporary Glass Society

Cal with cafe owner Harrison Cartwright

Cal with cafe owner Harrison Cartwright

Stourbridge experimental artist Cal showcases work in town café

Cllr Cat Eccles poses for a pic in front of the new artwork created by Cal in Swan Pool Park.

Cllr Cat Eccles poses for a pic in front of the new artwork created by Cal in Swan Pool Park.

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Stourbridge artist puts the swan back into Swan Pool Park

An artist's impression of how the monument in Brierley Hill will look, after planning permission was granted. Pic - Dudley Council

An artist's impression of how the monument in Brierley Hill will look, after planning permission was granted. Pic - Dudley Council

Plans approved for monument to former Round Oak Steelworks in Brierley Hill

Hyper-realistic pencil drawings by Stourbridge artist Emma Towers-Evans have gone down a storm on social media. Pic - SWNS

Hyper-realistic pencil drawings by Stourbridge artist Emma Towers-Evans have gone down a storm on social media. Pic - SWNS

Stourbridge artist overjoyed at interest in her stunning pencil drawings

Will Farmer, of the Antiques Roadshow, and museum director Ollie Buckley at the new Stourbridge Glass Museum.

Will Farmer, of the Antiques Roadshow, and museum director Ollie Buckley at the new Stourbridge Glass Museum.

Campaigners celebrate launch of new "world class" Stourbridge Glass Museum

Renowned glass artist to feature at Stourbridge Glass Museum launch

The new Stourbridge Glass Museum in Wordsley. Pic - the British Glass Foundation

The new Stourbridge Glass Museum in Wordsley. Pic - the British Glass Foundation

Stourbridge Glass Museum dream about to become reality

John Myers and some of his iconic portraits taken in the 1970s and 80s

John Myers and some of his iconic portraits taken in the 1970s and 80s

Portraits by renowned Stourbridge photographer to be exhibited in his hometown

Stourbridge Glass Museum. Pic - Bev Holder

Stourbridge Glass Museum. Pic - Bev Holder

VIDEO: Take a peek inside the new Stourbridge Glass Museum

Carly Grandini-Williams of Saz's Ceramics & Crafts, with items from the Ukraine pottery range

Carly Grandini-Williams of Saz's Ceramics & Crafts, with items from the Ukraine pottery range

Wordsley pottery company raises money to help refugees fleeing Ukraine

The new Stourbridge Glass Museum in Camp Hill. Pic - Daniel Sutton

The new Stourbridge Glass Museum in Camp Hill. Pic - Daniel Sutton

New Stourbridge Glass Museum to host sneak preview tours this weekend

Jewellery maker to hold craft workshops at Himley Hall