In the Picture Caption Contest

Caption Contest The Barber Association newsletter, In the Picture, includes a caption contest with each issue. Though only one ‘winning’ caption will be shared in the newsletter, we thought it would be fun to share our favourites for your enjoyment! Autumn 2020 The Visitation, 1577, by Paulo Caliari, known as Veronese Summer 2020 Mr Briggs Contemplates a Day’s … Read more

Become a Member of the Barber Association

Become a Member Join our community of like-minded art- and music-lovers and gain exclusive access to our collection through a programme of special events, talks and tours. Your membership subscription will help fund vital sector training through paid internships, supporting our ambition to bring art and music to ever wider audiences. In recognition of your … Read more

Learn more about the Barber Association

The Barber Association Lady Barber’s dream was to found an arts institute for the University of Birmingham – a gallery and concert hall to be used ‘in perpetuity for the study and encouragement of art and music’.  Its art collection should be ‘of that standard of quality required by the National Gallery and the Wallace … Read more