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BCU Tuesdays

Ikon is pleased to announce that BCU Tuesdays has been extended until September 2026. The partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) enables the gallery to open on Tuesdays when visitors can enjoy an additional day of free entry to Ikon’s exhibitions.

BCU Explore Days
On BCU Tuesdays, school and college students are welcomed to Ikon Gallery for interactive workshops, delivered in collaboration with the BCU Schools Outreach Team, academics and student ambassadors. Sessions introduce Key Stage 4 and 5 learners to the breadth of creative study opportunities at BCU, from Fine Art to Fashion, Photography and Arts Education.

Contact schoolsandcolleges@bcu.ac.uk for more information and to enquire about booking your school for BCU Explore Days.

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Event Dates

Tuesday 09.12.2025
Tuesday 16.12.2025
Tuesday 23.12.2025
Tuesday 30.12.2025
Tuesday 06.01.2026
Tuesday 13.01.2026
Tuesday 20.01.2026
Tuesday 27.01.2026
Tuesday 03.02.2026
Tuesday 10.02.2026
Tuesday 17.02.2026
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1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS

Image Credits
1. Sixth Form students during a BCU Explore Day, February 2025, Ikon Gallery. Image courtesy Ikon. Photo by Will Kew. 2. Sixth Form students during a BCU Explore Day, February 2025, Ikon Gallery. Image courtesy Ikon. Photo by Will Kew. 3. BCU Explore Day (2025), Ikon Gallery. Image courtesy Ikon. Photo by Will Kew.
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