Young Writers' Foundation Group

Experimental performances produced by young writers and visual artists from the West Midlands.

Writing West Midlands’ Young Writers’ Foundation Group collaborate with the Ikon’s Youth Programme to create a promenade of performances in response to Ikon’s exhibition with British artist Fiona Banner, Scroll Down and Keep Scrolling.

Expect live screen printing, music, performance art and readings with the gallery as our stage and experience literature by emerging young creatives whilst enjoying the exhibition.

Writing West Midlands Young Writers’ Foundation Group is a creative writing programme for young people aged 16 – 20 supported by Birmingham City University’s Institute of Creative and Critical Writing. The Ikon Youth Programme is for young people, aged 16-21 years old, who share an interest in visual art. Meeting regularly at Ikon Gallery, participants are encouraged to devise creative projects, establish links with other youth groups and share their opinions about a range of topics.

Please arrive between 6:30pm and 7:30pm for this event.