Centrala
@centralaspace.bsky.social
A welcoming creative space where Central and Eastern European cultures meet community engagement. Art gallery, workshops, live music, café and shop.
https://centrala-space.org.uk/
https://centrala-space.org.uk/
Last week we had a fantastic Digbeth First Friday with John Convery and Julie R. Kane for the launch of the photo zine and exhibition ‘Noise & Detail’!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Last week we had a fantastic Digbeth First Friday with John Convery and Julie R. Kane for the launch of the photo zine and exhibition ‘Noise & Detail’!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
The exhibition will be open until the 20th of Dec, and the first iteration of the zine is available to buy in our shop!
Photos by Angela Grabowska
Projects funded by Arts Council England, Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme, and Birmingham City Council
Projects funded by Arts Council England, Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme, and Birmingham City Council
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Photos by Angela Grabowska
Projects funded by Arts Council England, Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme, and Birmingham City Council
Projects funded by Arts Council England, Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme, and Birmingham City Council
“A huge thank you to Alicja , Paulina, Veronika, Wioleta and Giulia for making this possible. Here’s to continuing this journey of creativity, culture, and community impact in the coming year! ”
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“A huge thank you to Alicja , Paulina, Veronika, Wioleta and Giulia for making this possible. Here’s to continuing this journey of creativity, culture, and community impact in the coming year! ”
“These projects were not just events, they’ve been spaces for healing, sharing, and empowerment. Seeing the positive change and hearing the stories from participants reminds me why this work matters so much.
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“These projects were not just events, they’ve been spaces for healing, sharing, and empowerment. Seeing the positive change and hearing the stories from participants reminds me why this work matters so much.
“This year I’ve been able to:
Serve people in my community
Develop my skills and confidence
Grow personally and professionally
Serve people in my community
Develop my skills and confidence
Grow personally and professionally
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“This year I’ve been able to:
Serve people in my community
Develop my skills and confidence
Grow personally and professionally
Serve people in my community
Develop my skills and confidence
Grow personally and professionally
“Our work in Erdington, ‘Make, Share, Heal’, has also been especially rewarding. This is a 12 month wellbeing project of monthly creative and therapeutic workshops for women aged between 19 and 49, particularly from CEE communities, in Pype Hayes, funded by ENNS.
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“Our work in Erdington, ‘Make, Share, Heal’, has also been especially rewarding. This is a 12 month wellbeing project of monthly creative and therapeutic workshops for women aged between 19 and 49, particularly from CEE communities, in Pype Hayes, funded by ENNS.
Favourite Moments of 2025 from Monika, one of our Co-Directors!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Favourite Moments of 2025 from Monika, one of our Co-Directors!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
“I’ve been working on projects with Centrala, over in Redditch and Erdington this year, it’s been truly transformative for me!
Last Saturday Steve Gullick led a guided exhibition tour, talking us through some of his most iconic photos, telling us the stories, and the creative processes behind them.
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Last Saturday Steve Gullick led a guided exhibition tour, talking us through some of his most iconic photos, telling us the stories, and the creative processes behind them.
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
Thank you Steve for the fantastic afternoon, and thanks to everyone who came along!
Photos by Craig Earp & Richard Short
Veronika told us that at the top of her list was Daisy Dickinson and Simon Fisher Turner’s exhibition WETRIP, the launch of our mental health report, and the premiere of Queercore in the Second City.
Photos by Angela Grabowska and Irina Mackie
Photos by Angela Grabowska and Irina Mackie
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Veronika told us that at the top of her list was Daisy Dickinson and Simon Fisher Turner’s exhibition WETRIP, the launch of our mental health report, and the premiere of Queercore in the Second City.
Photos by Angela Grabowska and Irina Mackie
Photos by Angela Grabowska and Irina Mackie
Want to know some of our favourite moments of 2025? We’ll you’re in luck! Over the next few weeks we’re sharing some of the Centrala team’s fav moments of 2025.
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Want to know some of our favourite moments of 2025? We’ll you’re in luck! Over the next few weeks we’re sharing some of the Centrala team’s fav moments of 2025.
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
First up, Veronika, our Operations Manager’s favourite things from this year!
What’s on at Centrala… until the end of the year!?
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What’s on at Centrala… until the end of the year!?
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
20th of December will be the last day we will be open for 2025, but do not worry!! We’ll be back on Tuesday the 6th of January.
https://bit.ly/42oNDnj
Noise & Detail by John Convery and Julie R. Kane is a collaborative zine project launching tomorrow, 05/12/25, 6PM, the first issue will be available to purchase on the night, you’ll also have the opportunity to make your own zine at the Drop In Zine Club, running throughout.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
December 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Noise & Detail by John Convery and Julie R. Kane is a collaborative zine project launching tomorrow, 05/12/25, 6PM, the first issue will be available to purchase on the night, you’ll also have the opportunity to make your own zine at the Drop In Zine Club, running throughout.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
We’ve been awarded funding through Birmingham City Council’s Vibrant & Active City Programme, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund allowing us to carry out improvements to our music space, enhancing accessibility, community use, & long-term sustainability
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’ve been awarded funding through Birmingham City Council’s Vibrant & Active City Programme, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund allowing us to carry out improvements to our music space, enhancing accessibility, community use, & long-term sustainability
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
📸Niamh McManus
https://bit.ly/49WYedP
We’re into the final week of Photographs by Steve Gullick, make sure you come by.
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We’re into the final week of Photographs by Steve Gullick, make sure you come by.
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
06/12/25, 2pm Steve will give a exhibition tour offering insight into his working methods, career history, and the stories behind his most recognisable images.
https://bit.ly/3KortvB
Tues - Sat, 12 - 6
©️Steve Gullick
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re looking forward to next week’s launch of Noise & Detail for the last Digbeth First Friday of 2025!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We’re looking forward to next week’s launch of Noise & Detail for the last Digbeth First Friday of 2025!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery and Julie R. Kane.
Pop in from 6-8PM on 05/12/25!
bit.ly/47Td5o5
Join renowned music photographer Steve Gullick for a guided tour of his exhibition “PHOTOGRAPHS”.
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join renowned music photographer Steve Gullick for a guided tour of his exhibition “PHOTOGRAPHS”.
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
The tour offers insight into Gullick’s working methods, career history, and the stories behind some of his most recognisable images.
06/12/25, 2-4PM
centrala-space.org.uk/events/guide...
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
For Digbeth First Friday we’re super excited to bring yet another fabulous photography exhibition, along with the launch of a brand new zine!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
For Digbeth First Friday we’re super excited to bring yet another fabulous photography exhibition, along with the launch of a brand new zine!
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
‘Noise & Detail’ is a collaborative zine showcasing various pieces of work by the two photographers John Convery & Julie R. Kane.
https://bit.ly/47Td5o5
Huge thanks to the Trans Europe Halles team and all members for such an energising meeting full of exchange, reflection, and inspiration. 💛
#TransEuropeHalles #Centrala #TheArtOfKnowing #ParticipatoryArt #CulturalChange #ResearchThroughArt #CreativeCommunities
#TransEuropeHalles #Centrala #TheArtOfKnowing #ParticipatoryArt #CulturalChange #ResearchThroughArt #CreativeCommunities
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Huge thanks to the Trans Europe Halles team and all members for such an energising meeting full of exchange, reflection, and inspiration. 💛
#TransEuropeHalles #Centrala #TheArtOfKnowing #ParticipatoryArt #CulturalChange #ResearchThroughArt #CreativeCommunities
#TransEuropeHalles #Centrala #TheArtOfKnowing #ParticipatoryArt #CulturalChange #ResearchThroughArt #CreativeCommunities
We explored how data and lived experience can be transformed into artistic processes that foster dialogue, imagination, and community resilience. ✨
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We explored how data and lived experience can be transformed into artistic processes that foster dialogue, imagination, and community resilience. ✨
This time, our director, Alicja Kaczmarek , delivered a session titled “The Art of Knowing,” sharing Centrala’s unique methodology developed through years of practice connecting participatory arts with social research.
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This time, our director, Alicja Kaczmarek , delivered a session titled “The Art of Knowing,” sharing Centrala’s unique methodology developed through years of practice connecting participatory arts with social research.
We’ve been part of this inspiring network of independent cultural spaces for three years now, and every gathering reminds us how powerful community and collaboration can be.
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We’ve been part of this inspiring network of independent cultural spaces for three years now, and every gathering reminds us how powerful community and collaboration can be.
Last week, we travelled to beautiful Riga to take part in the annual Trans Europe Halles members’ meeting. 🌿
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Last week, we travelled to beautiful Riga to take part in the annual Trans Europe Halles members’ meeting. 🌿
We’re Hiring!
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We’re Hiring!
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme.
https://bit.ly/4oiSbUz