Come and celebrate the young people who have been a part of the Staffordshire Virtual School’s DfE Creative Mentoring Project!

This event aims to showcase and celebrate the creative work of all the young people who have been working with Creative Mentors, as part of the DfE (Department for Education) funded project that Staffordshire Virtual School has been involved in. We would love as many people as possible who have been involved along the way to join us in recognising the hard work of everyone involved in a fun afternoon of special activities.

Light refreshments will be included in the day, so please let us know of any dietary requirements.

All young people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible and supporting adult as part of their attendance.

The day will consist of:

• Welcome from The Mighty Creatives and Staffordshire Virtual School
• Two 1-hour long creative workshops led by experienced art practitioners
• A chance to explore the IKON gallery’s art collection in a bespoke ‘Spotlight’ tour
• A short presentation and celebration in the galleries

We only have a limited number of spaces, so please book early to avoid disappointment!

To find more information about how to find IKON Gallery:

Train
Birmingham’s New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations are all within a 25-minute walk of Ikon Gallery. Train times are available from the National Rail website.

Bus
Ikon is accessible by bus from most areas of the city. For details of times and routes visit Transport for West Midlands.

Tram
The nearest tram stop is Broad Street, which is a 2 minute walk from Ikon Gallery.

Car/Parking

We encourage visitors to use public transport wherever possible. If driving by car, Birmingham operates a Clean Air Zone.

Birmingham is accessible by the M5, M6, M40 and M42 motorways. Drivers should follow signs to Birmingham City Centre and then look for the brown tourist signs to the International Convention Centre, Utilita Arena, Canals and Brindleyplace. The postcode for Ikon Gallery is B1 2HS.

The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace on Brunswick Street. For a 10% discount pre-book and quote IKON at q-park.co.uk, Q-Park have also kindly agreed to make a 10% donation to Ikon for each booking made. You can also charge electric vehicles in the Q-Park car park.

Orange and blue badge holders may park on double yellow lines on Oozells Street in accordance with badge guidelines.

Accessibility 

– Ikon has level access from the street. The passenger lift, with embossed controls, provides access to all facilities.
– All public access doors are a minimum of 750mm wide.
– Lockers are available for leaving heavy baggage. Please ask at reception.
– A wheelchair is available for use by visitors.
– Portable seating is available in the exhibition galleries.
– The reception and shop desk are at accessible heights with knee hole access for wheelchairs.
– Toilets are available on the ground and first floors and are fully accessible for disabled visitors or visitors with limited dexterity.
– Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor.
– Evacuation chairs are available for emergency use.

The gallery welcomes guide and hearing dogs.
– Café facilities with level access and table service.
– Orange and blue badge holders may park on double yellow lines on Oozells Street in accordance with badge guidelines.
– Ikon is a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme
– A prayer space can be made available on request.

Please in your booking, share your dietary and access requirements so we can ensure these are accommodated for.